Evian

What Evian does

Evian is a French premium natural mineral water brand, first bottled in 1826 and now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Danone under the legal entity SOCIETE ANONYME DES EAUX MINERALES D'EVIAN (SAEME). The brand is headquartered in Évian-les-Bains, France, with general offices in White Plains, NY (Danone Waters of America) and Brussels (Danone Waters Benelux). Its product is natural mineral water sourced exclusively from the Cachat Spring at the base of the French Alps, where the water takes approximately 15 years to filter through glacial rock formations, producing a naturally occurring mineral profile (calcium 80 mg/L, magnesium 26 mg/L, potassium 1 mg/L, bicarbonate 360 mg/L; total dissolved solids 345 ppm; pH 7.2) without any chemical treatment or additives.

The commercial portfolio includes still and sparkling variants in PET (330mL–6L) and glass (330mL, 750mL) formats, alongside limited-edition designer bottles (Jeff Koons, Pharrell Williams/Humanrace, Balmain, Coperni, Virgil Abloh), kids' bottles, and a label-free format. Distribution spans supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores, club stores (Sam's Club, BJ's), Amazon and other e-retailers, gourmet shops, and direct-to-trade supply to Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels. A distinct hospitality and events channel layers on premium partnerships with Wimbledon (refill system, £5 unlimited refills), the US Open, Las Vegas Grand Prix, Sphere Entertainment, Resorts World Las Vegas, and The Venetian. Sub-brands include evian Sparkling, evian Glass Bottle Range, Mounty (kids), and Mountain of Youth Limited Edition.

The business model is a CPG unit-pricing model: standard retail unit sales, premium glass and limited-edition unit sales at higher price points, and a transactional refill/take-rate model at events. The brand is sold in at least eight countries (US, Canada, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Russia, Japan) with no direct-to-consumer channel. There is no public revenue disclosure; the most recent financial proxy is a 2024 impact study showing €364.8 million in economic contribution to France and 8,222 jobs supported. Recent capital deployment by parent Danone includes €20M+ over two years to modernize the Évian-les-Bains bottling facility and an additional €8M by 2030 for water resource protection, alongside 100% rPET usage in 1.5L bottles, tethered caps, B Corp certification, and reincorporation of Danone Waters of America as a public benefit corporation.

Name

Evian

Legal name

SOCIETE ANONYME DES EAUX MINERALES D'EVIAN

Website

https://evian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1826

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evian is a French premium natural mineral water brand, wholly owned by Danone, sourced from the Cachat Spring in the French Alps. It sells still and sparkling water in PET, glass, and limited-edition formats through retail, e-commerce, luxury hospitality, and major sporting event partnerships across at least eight countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Bottled Water

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Water Bottling (Naturally Mineral) (AFAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spring Water Bottling (AFAFACAA), Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAE), Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Cans, Cartons, Kegs) (IMALAHAD)

Keywords

• Premium mineral water
• Natural spring water
• Bottled water brand
• Luxury hospitality water
• Sustainable packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Bottle Sales: Evian generates revenue through the sale of bottled water products across multiple formats (330mL, 500mL, 750mL, 1L, 1.5L, and 6L PET bottles; 330mL and 750mL glass bottles) at supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores, and club stores nationwide. Evian also sells through e-commerce channels including Amazon with free Prime shipping for case purchases.
2. Hospitality & Fine Dining Supply: Evian supplies premium glass bottles and specialty formats to luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, and hospitality venues, positioning itself as the water of choice for high-end culinary and hospitality experiences.
3. Event Hospitality and Refill Services: Evian sells water and provides refill systems at premium sporting events (e.g., Wimbledon) and entertainment venues (e.g., Sphere Entertainment in Las Vegas), sometimes at premium price points such as £5 for unlimited refills at Wimbledon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Evian produces and distributes premium natural mineral water sourced exclusively from the Cachat Spring in Évian-les-Bains in the French Alps, where it filters through glacial rocks for 15 years. The portfolio spans still and sparkling variants in plastic bottles (330mL to 1.5L, plus 6L), premium glass bottles (330mL and 750mL), and limited-edition designer collaborations, sold through retail, e-commerce, hospitality, and event channels.

Product overview

Evian offers a portfolio of premium natural mineral water products centered around its core evian Natural Spring Water, sourced exclusively from the Cachat Spring in the French Alps. The portfolio includes the still water (Everyday Range in plastic bottles from 330mL to 1.5L), evian Sparkling (carbonated version), a Glass Bottle Range for fine dining, and Limited Edition designer collaboration bottles with artists like Jeff Koons and Pharrell Williams. The company also offers specialized products including Kids bottles and Label-Free bottles. All products share the same source origin—water filtered through glacial rocks for 15 years—with naturally occurring minerals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• evian Sparkling: Carbonated natural spring water variant with light, fine sparkles
• evian Glass Bottle Range
• Mounty
• Mountain of Youth Limited Edition

Products and services

• evian Natural Spring Water Premium natural spring water sourced from the Cachat Spring in the French Alps, filtered through glacial rocks for 15 years, with naturally occurring electrolytes and minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium). Sold to general consumers seeking premium hydration and to fine dining/hospitality venues.
• evian Sparkling
• evian Everyday Range
• evian Glass Bottle Range
• evian Limited Edition Bottles
• evian Kids Bottles (Mounty)
• evian Label-Free Bottle

Quantifiable outcome

• Evian's business contributed €364.8 million to the French economy in 2024, supporting 8,222 jobs.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GlobalDataminorOthers · 23 June 2026GlobalData published a study highlighting evian among major companies (Suntory, PepsiCo, Tetra Pak, Elopak, SIG) adapting to the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, including Extended Producer Responsibility schemes and Digital Product Passports.
• Resorts World Las VegascoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Evian established presence at Resorts World Las Vegas as part of its expanded hospitality partnerships in Las Vegas, positioning itself as the water of choice across the city's fine dining and entertainment venues.
• The Venetian ResortcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Evian established presence at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, targeting the luxury hospitality venue's fine dining and entertainment experiences as part of the 200th anniversary expansion into Las Vegas hospitality.
• Sphere Entertainment Co.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2026Evian was named the Official Still Water Partner of Sphere Entertainment's Las Vegas venue, gaining branding access to concession areas and custom content on Sphere's Exosphere — the world's largest LED screen. The partnership launched in September 2026 as part of evian's '200 Years Young' campaign.
• DanonecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Parent company Danone marks evian's 200th anniversary with €8 million additional investment for water resource protection by 2030 and more than €20 million over two years to modernize the evian bottling facility in the French Alps.
• All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon Championships)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Evian and Wimbledon launched the first-ever evian natural mineral water refill system for spectators, allowing unlimited refills for £5 via QR code across six locations and mobile carts. Builds on a successful player refill pilot from the previous year. Supports Wimbledon's goal of becoming Environment Positive by 2030.
• Business FranceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 December 2025Business France organized France's largest participation at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai featuring 110 brands, with evian included among French food and beverage companies targeting the UAE market.
• Plastic BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvian partners with Plastic Bank as part of its sustainability initiatives to prevent plastic waste from entering oceans and support coastal communities through plastic collection programs.
• Coop (Swiss Retailer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoop is listed as an online retailer partner for evian in Switzerland, where consumers can order evian products directly through the Coop website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Poland Spring (BlueTriton Brands): Poland Spring is a major US-based spring water brand under BlueTriton that competes with Evian in mainstream US retail. It offers a domestic-sourced alternative with strong regional loyalty in the Northeast.
• Smartwater (Glacéau / The Coca-Cola Company): Smartwater is a premium-tier bottled water from Coca-Cola, competing with Evian across US retail and foodservice. Backed by a much larger incumbent, it competes aggressively on distribution and celebrity-driven marketing.

Direct peers

• Fiji Water: Fiji Water is a direct competitor in premium still bottled water, similarly built around a distinctive natural source narrative (artesian aquifer in Fiji) and premium retail and hospitality distribution in the US and globally.
• Gerolsteiner: Gerolsteiner is a German premium mineral water brand competing with Evian in European retail and foodservice. Both brands emphasize natural mineral content, source provenance, and a strong regional-to-global distribution model.
• Voss Water: Voss is a premium bottled water brand competing with Evian in luxury hospitality, on-trade, and high-end retail, with a similarly design-led brand identity and glass bottle positioning.
• Sanpellegrino (S.Pellegrino / Nestlé Waters): S.Pellegrino is a premium Italian sparkling mineral water that competes with Evian in fine dining, luxury hotels, and gourmet retail globally. Both brands occupy the same 'premium table water' positioning with glass bottle formats.
• Volvic (Danone): Volvic is a sister brand under the same Danone parent, also sourced from a French volcanic spring. It targets a more mass-market positioning but overlaps with Evian in retail, sustainability positioning, and distribution channels.
• Perrier (Nestlé Waters): Perrier is the most direct head-to-head competitor to Evian in the global premium mineral and sparkling water category. Both brands originate from French Alpine sources, compete for the same luxury hospitality accounts, and target premium retail shelves.
• Mountain Valley Spring Water: Mountain Valley is a US-based heritage premium spring water brand (Hot Springs, Arkansas) that competes with Evian in luxury hospitality, fine dining, and on-trade accounts, with a similar glass-bottle premium positioning.

Emerging players

• Liquid Death: Liquid Death is an emerging challenger brand using edgy branding and sustainable aluminum packaging to take share in the premium water category. It overlaps with Evian in the mass-premium retail and hospitality segments but targets a younger, sustainability-conscious consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/evianwater
• Pinterestpinterest.com/evianwater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evianwater

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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