Icelandic Glacial

What Icelandic Glacial does

Icelandic Glacial is a premium natural spring water brand founded in 2004 and headquartered legally in the United States (Icelandic Glacial, Inc., Delaware) with operational roots in Iceland through Icelandic Water Holdings hf. The company bottles water sourced from the Ölfus Spring in southwest Iceland, where volcanic lava rock formed over 5,000 years ago acts as a natural filtration system, producing water with a naturally alkaline pH of 8.4 and a total dissolved solids content of 62 ppm. Production takes place at a state-of-the-art, 7,688 sq ft facility in Hlíðarendi, Ölfus, powered entirely by geothermal and hydroelectric energy and capable of producing 30,000 bottles per hour; the company bottles less than 0.1% of the spring's daily overflow of over 900,000 cubic meters.

Name

Icelandic Glacial

Legal name

Icelandic Glacial, Inc.

Website

https://icelandicglacial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Icelandic Glacial is a premium natural spring water brand bottling naturally alkaline, low-TDS water from Iceland's Ölfus Spring and distributing it across 35+ countries through retail, DTC subscriptions, and fine dining channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bottled Water Product Sales: Revenue from selling premium natural spring water products in multiple formats: Natural Spring Water (PET bottles in 330ml, 500ml, 750ml, 1L, 1.5L), Still & Sparkling in Glass bottles (330ml, 750ml), and Aluminum cans (330ml still, carbonated, and flavored varieties including Sicilian Lemon, Tahitian Lime, and Tarocco Blood Orange). Products sold through e-commerce, retail stores, and distributors globally.
2. Subscription/Direct Delivery: Recurring revenue from subscription home delivery service in Los Angeles and Miami areas. Subscribers receive 10% savings on regular prices with automatic renewal every 14, 30, or 60 days. Requires minimum 2 orders to receive savings and 3 case minimum per order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Icelandic Glacial bottles and sells premium natural spring water sourced directly from the Ölfus Spring in Iceland. The portfolio includes Natural Spring Water in BPA-free rPET bottles (330ml to 1.5L), Still and Sparkling water in sculpted glass bottles (330ml, 750ml) for fine dining, and Aluminum Cans in still, carbonated, and flavored varieties (Sicilian Lemon, Tahitian Lime, Tarocco Blood Orange), plus a new 750ml Sports Cap Bottle. The water is naturally alkaline (pH 8.4) with exceptionally low TDS (62 ppm), bottled at source in a 100% renewable-energy-powered facility, and sold through e-commerce, retail, hospitality, and global distributors.

Product overview

Icelandic Glacial is a premium natural spring water brand offering a portfolio of products sourced from the Ölfus Spring in Iceland. The core offering consists of Natural Spring Water in BPA-free rPET bottles available in multiple sizes (330ml to 1.5L), complemented by premium Still & Sparkling water in sculpted glass bottles for fine dining occasions, and Aluminum Cans in still, carbonated, and flavored varieties (Sicilian Lemon, Tahitian Lime, Tarocco Blood Orange). All products share the brand's key attributes: naturally alkaline pH 8.4, exceptionally pure with low TDS of 62 ppm, and sustainable sourcing from Iceland. The company recently expanded with a new 750ml Sports Cap Bottle for on-the-go hydration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Spring Water (PET Bottles)

Quantifiable outcome

• pH 8.4 naturally alkaline without additives
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• HODAKOVAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Two-season creative partnership with Swedish fashion brand founded by Ellen Hodakova Larsson. Launched at Paris Fashion Week Spring 2026 at Carrousel du Louvre. Collaboration centers on glass as both material and metaphor, with runway looks featuring glass accessories developed in partnership. Partnership continues through SS27 Conventional Collection.
• Cleeks Golf ClubcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 February 2026Official water sponsor for Cleeks Golf Club in 2026 LIV Golf season. Partnership includes on-course logo placement on players' golf bags, hospitality, athlete experiences, and activations including the Art of Golf program. Debuted at LIV Golf Riyadh (February 4-7, 2026) with four European players representing the team globally.
• Los Angeles Wine & Food FestivalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 October 2025Official still and sparkling water sponsor for the Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival hosted by Tastemade in Santa Monica, CA (November 7-9, 2025). Features prominent chefs, wines, and culinary demonstrations with Icelandic Glacial providing hydration and zero-proof recipes.
• Laver Cup San Francisco 2025coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 August 2025Official Water sponsor for Laver Cup San Francisco 2025 tennis tournament, one of golf's premier international competitions.
• Julianne HoughminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner featuring actress and dancer Julianne Hough. Her wellness routine featuring Icelandic Glacial was featured in People.com interview, showcasing the brand in wellness lifestyle context.
• Eurofins ScientificcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent third-party laboratory commissioned for microplastics testing. Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH tested water samples in both glass and PET packaging, validating purity standards with all 10 plastic types below reporting limits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FIJI Water: FIJI Water is the most directly comparable premium bottled water brand: artesian-source water from Fiji, sold globally through retail, foodservice, and DTC at premium price points. Closest direct competitor to Icelandic Glacial in the premium still water segment with similar brand-led marketing and event sponsorships.
• Essentia Water: Essentia is a premium ionized alkaline bottled water (pH 9.5+) sold at premium retail and DTC channels. Directly competes with Icelandic Glacial's naturally alkaline pH 8.4 positioning and shares the health/wellness-driven consumer target.
• Voss Water: Voss is a Norwegian-sourced premium bottled water known for its iconic cylindrical glass bottle and on-premise presence in upscale hotels, restaurants, and lounges. Directly comparable to Icelandic Glacial's glass bottle line and fine-dining/hospitality distribution focus.
• Mountain Valley Spring Water: Mountain Valley is a U.S. premium spring water brand sourced from Hot Springs, Arkansas, sold in glass bottles across retail and foodservice. Compares to Icelandic Glacial in product format (glass + PET), premium positioning, and U.S. hospitality channel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Evian (Danone): Evian is one of the largest global premium natural mineral water brands owned by Danone, with extensive marketing and global distribution. Overlaps with Icelandic Glacial's premium positioning and sustainability messaging but operates at vastly greater scale as a broad incumbent.
• San Pellegrino (Nestlé Waters): San Pellegrino is the global leader in premium sparkling mineral water, owned by Nestlé. Overlaps with Icelandic Glacial's still and sparkling glass formats and fine-dining/hospitality channel, though it operates as part of Nestlé's broader water portfolio.
• Perrier (Nestlé Waters): Perrier is a globally iconic French sparkling mineral water brand under Nestlé, sold across retail and foodservice at premium price points. Comparable to Icelandic Glacial's sparkling water offering in aluminum cans and glass for on-the-go and hospitality occasions.
• Smartwater (Glacéau / Coca-Cola): Smartwater is a premium vapor-distilled bottled water owned by Coca-Cola, sold nationally in mass retail and convenience. Competes with Icelandic Glacial's premium positioning at a typically lower price point with far greater distribution scale.
• Acqua Panna (Nestlé Waters): Acqua Panna is a premium Tuscan still water owned by Nestlé, widely served in fine-dining establishments. Directly comparable to Icelandic Glacial's glass still water line for hospitality and food/wine pairing use cases.

Regional players

• Gerolsteiner Brunnen: Gerolsteiner is Germany's leading premium mineral water brand, primarily distributed across Europe. Comparable to Icelandic Glacial as a premium mineral water positioned on mineral content, though geographically focused on the German/European market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/IcelandicGlacial
• Facebookfacebook.com/IcelandicGlacial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icelandic-glacial-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/icelandicglacial
• TikToktiktok.com/@icelandicglacial
• Xx.com/icelandicwater

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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