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Syed Waieeh-uJ-Hassan Naqvi Nestlé has introduced their now


variant in tho premium segment,
estlé recently launched instead of the mainstream
Nestlé Pure Life Active, segment that tho rest of the
the first alkaline variant of brands are tapping into.The brand
the brand's bottled water is targeting upscale consumers
produced locally This launch who lead a fast paced, active
is expected to introduce to the lifestyle and are looking for
Pakistani bottled water market healthier beverage options.
the global trend of functional "Our warm and humid
drinks with nutrients, a trend that climate makes our bodies Pure Lif
is seeing swift growth thanks sweat and lose water as
to higher disposable incomes, well as electrolytessuch as ACTIVE
concern over the contamination calcium, chlorine, magnesium,
of drinking water, depleting phosphate, potassium and
ground water resources and sodium as we go about our daily
increasing product awareness routine. For an active lifestyle,
due to aggressive marketing by we need to maintain our
major brands. hydration by consuming both
The bottled water market fluids and electrolytes." says Zia.
comprises 150 locals and foreign To this end Nestlé kept their
registered brands, with Nestlé primary focus on TV, although
Pure Life taking the lion's share they also relied on digital media
followed by Aquafina (PepsiCo)
and Dasani (The Coca-Cola
Company). Other significant
players include Atlantis Premium ALKALINE WATER I pH8 1 ELECTROLYTES
Water, Mt. Fuji Vanadium Mineral Nestli
Water, PakTurk Bottlersand
Qarshi Industries. In 2018, the
market was valued at $274.6
million and is predicted to grow
to S451.57 million by 2024.
Yet, according to Khurram
Zia, Business ExecutiveOfficer,
Waters, Nestlé Pakistan, the
bottled water market is still
makes another push
not growing at full capacity.
"The bottled water category in
Pakistan is quite commoditised
and innovationis not a familiar
concept. The beverage category
in Pakistan is dominated
into bottled water
to drive furtherengagement Nestlé's confidence in the and various forms of bacteria.
by sugary drinks. Although new product is based on Combine these facts with
consumers are aware of the and insights and according to
Zia, the response has been strong grounds. According to the global trends where lines
hazards of sugar intake, there the World Health Organisation between water and beverages
very encouraging. "Both our
is not a serious intenttowards consumers and our retail (WHO), Pakistan stands at 80 are blurring, it is not hard to
choosing healthier options, partners have welcomed the new among 122 countries in drinking anticipatethat Nestlé Pure
which is why Pakistan has concept with excitement and water quality as a majority Life Active is likely to make
one of the lowest per capita have been curious to know more of the water supply is said to encouraging inroads into the
consumption of bottled water in
about this innovation." be contaminated with arsenic bottledwater market of Pakistan.
the world."

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