Ganten
Ganten is a privately held Chinese bottled water producer founded in 1992, operating the Ganten (百岁山), Jingtian (景田), and Blairquhan (奔来旺) brands. It sells natural mineral and purified water via 60+ automated lines, exporting to ~30 countries and serving consumers, sports organizations, and government events.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersFangcheng, China
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ganten does
Ganten (景田/百岁山) is a privately held Chinese packaged drinking water producer founded in 1992 and headquartered in Shenzhen, operating three brands across price tiers: Ganten (百岁山) natural mineral water, Jingtian (景田) purified water, and Blairquhan (奔来旺) premium mineral water. The core product is natural mineral water sourced from deep underground rock fissures, bottled via 60+ German Krones automated filling lines at the company's domestic bases in Huizhou, Yifeng, Conghua, Chengdu, Chongqing, Putian, Tangshan, Nantong, and Yichun, plus overseas bases in Italy (Lake Garda) and Fiji (under construction). Ganten has been China's #1 natural mineral water brand for 12 consecutive years and holds official mining licenses that differentiate its product under the GB 8537 national standard; the water contains metasilicic acid ≥25mg/L along with calcium, potassium, magnesium, and strontium.
Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of bottled water in formats ranging from 348mL to 15L, distributed via Tmall e-commerce, physical retail, direct supply to sports venues and government conferences, and export to nearly 30 countries. The company's go-to-market is event-driven and sports-marketing-led, with global partnerships spanning FIBA, FIVB, the Australian Open, Juventus, CBA, CSL, and WTT, plus supply roles at NPC/CPPCC, Boao Forum, Davos Forum, and the World Internet Conference. The company also sells a smart water dispenser compatible with its 4.5L bottles and has expanded into sparkling water under the Blairquhan sub-brand. Ownership is concentrated with founders (Chairman Zhou Jingliang), with no disclosed external equity investment, public listing, or institutional backing.
Ganten firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ganten
- Legal name
- 景田（深圳）食品饮料集团有限公司
- Website
- https://ganten.com.cn
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Ganten is a privately held Chinese bottled water producer founded in 1992, operating the Ganten (百岁山), Jingtian (景田), and Blairquhan (奔来旺) brands. It sells natural mineral and purified water via 60+ automated lines, exporting to ~30 countries and serving consumers, sports organizations, and government events.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ganten industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bottled Water
- NAICS
- Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
- SIC
- Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced) (CRADAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Purified/RO Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAC), Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAE)
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Where Ganten is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fangcheng
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices7 records
Markets served
Ganten business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Bottled Water Product Sales: Ganten generates revenue primarily through the sale of packaged drinking water products under three brands: Ganten (百岁山 natural mineral water), Jingtian (景田 purified/natural water), and Blairquhan (奔来旺 premium mineral water). Products are sold in various sizes from 348ml to 4.5L. The company operates through retail, e-commerce, and direct supply to events and conferences.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Ganten product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ganten (景田集团) manufactures and sells packaged drinking water under three brands: Ganten (百岁山) natural mineral water sourced from deep underground rock fissures, Jingtian (景田) purified water, and Blairquhan (奔来旺) premium mineral water. Products are bottled in formats ranging from 348mL to 15L using German Krones automated filling lines and distributed through retail, e-commerce, direct event supply, and international export channels.
Product overview
Ganten operates as a comprehensive packaged drinking water company with three main brands: Ganten (百岁山) natural mineral water, Jingtian (景田) purified water, and Blairquhan (奔来旺) premium mineral water. The core Ganten natural mineral water product is sourced from deep underground rock fissures and contains metasilicic acid and multiple minerals. The company offers products in various packaging formats from 348mL to 15L, serving both individual consumer and household/horeca segments. A recent addition includes a smart water dispenser appliance for home use.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 百岁山天然矿泉水 (Ganten): Natural mineral water sourced from deep underground rock fissures, enriched with metasilicic acid, calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Available in 348mL, 570mL, 1L, and 4.5L packaging.
- 景田纯净水 (Jingtian Pure Water)
- 奔来旺天然矿泉水 (Blairquhan)
Products and services
- Ganten Natural Mineral Water (百岁山天然矿泉水)
Quantifiable outcome
- 12 consecutive years as China's #1 natural mineral water brand
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Ganten
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ganten technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Ganten partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- WTT World Table TenniscoreGanten became a global premier partner of WTT (World Table Tennis) in July 2022, supporting international table tennis events.
- CBA (Chinese Basketball Association)coreOfficial partner of CBA league, third collaboration. Ganten provides natural mineral water for players and venues, with custom 'Ganten Plus' bottles presented to Yao Ming.
- Serbian Men's Basketball TeamcoreSponsorship agreement signed in August 2019. Ganten provides hydration support for Serbian national basketball team including at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
- FIVB (International Volleyball Federation)flagshipGanten became the first Chinese global partner of FIVB in October 2018 at the Women's World Championship in Nagoya, Japan. The partnership covers Volleyball Nations League (VNL), FIVB Women's World Club Cup, and 2022 Women's World Championship.
- Juventus Football ClubcorePartnership with Italian Serie A football club Juventus beginning in 2017. Ganten produces Juventus-themed advertising and provides water for club activities.
- CSL (Chinese Super League)coreOfficial designated drinking water for Chinese Super League since 2016. Partnership includes innovative virtual VR advertising, the first of its kind in China's football broadcasting.
- FIBA (International Basketball Federation)flagshipGanten became a global partner of FIBA, providing natural mineral water for all FIBA international basketball competitions for 4 years. The partnership began with the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held in China, where Ganten was highly visible throughout the tournament.
- Chinese Women's Volleyball TeamcorePartnership since 2009, serving as official designated water for China's national women's volleyball team. Long-standing relationship supporting team training and competitions including World Cup victories.
- Australian Open / Shanghai Masters / WTA FinalscoreGlobal partnerships with major international tennis events including Australian Open, Shanghai Rolex Masters, and WTA Finals Shenzhen. Ganten provides hydration solutions for players and venues.
- Hainan Island International Film FestivalminorOfficial designated water for the Hainan Island International Film Festival, providing hydration for celebrities, staff, and venues throughout the event.
- China Film Director's AssociationminorThree-year partnership supporting the annual China Film Director's Association Annual Recognition Ceremony, promoting quality Chinese film productions.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ganten competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Master Kong / Tingyi (康师傅): Tingyi Holding Corp. is a publicly listed Chinese food and beverage giant whose bottled water line competes directly with Ganten's mass-market offerings. Comparable as a larger incumbent across multiple CPG categories with bottled water as one of several revenue pillars.
- BlueTriton Brands (Poland Spring, Arrowhead): Former Nestlé Waters North America (now BlueTriton), the largest U.S. bottled water player with multiple regional spring/mineral water brands. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating a multi-brand premium and mainstream water portfolio across retail and foodservice.
- Uni-President Enterprises (统一企业): Taiwanese CPG major with a sizable bottled water and beverage business in mainland China. Comparable as a multi-category incumbent overlapping Ganten on retail water SKUs and channel relationships, though not specialized in premium mineral water.
Direct peers
- FIJI Water: Premium natural artesian mineral water brand owned by Roll International / The Wonderful Company, sourced from Fiji—the same country where Ganten is building its second overseas plant. Closest international analog to Ganten's Blairquhan ultra-premium positioning.
- Wahaha (娃哈哈): One of China's largest beverage conglomerates, with bottled purified water as a flagship category alongside sodas and juices. Comparable as a multi-brand national CPG beverage peer with deep distribution and overlapping retail customers.
- Perrier (Nestlé Waters): Nestlé-owned sparkling natural mineral water brand with strong global premium positioning. Directly comparable to Ganten's Blairquhan sparkling water line in product format, premium pricing tier, and foodservice/retail channel mix.
- Sanpellegrino (Nestlé Waters): Italian premium sparkling mineral water brand, particularly relevant given Ganten's Lake Garda production base in Italy. Comparable on sparkling mineral water format, premium positioning, and Mediterranean/European origin narrative.
- Nongfu Spring (农夫山泉): China's largest bottled water company and the principal challenger in the natural mineral water category where Ganten leads. Directly comparable on product (still and sparkling mineral water), distribution channels (retail, e-commerce, sports sponsorships), and target consumer.
- C'estbon (华润怡宝): CR Group subsidiary and one of China's top packaged water brands, with strength in purified water overlapping Ganten's Jingtian line. Comparable in scale, channel mix, and event sponsorships (including sports), competing head-to-head on retail shelves.
- Evian (Danone Waters): Danone's global premium natural mineral water brand sourced from the French Alps. Comparable to Ganten's Blairquhan and core Ganten mineral water lines on premium pricing, heritage storytelling, and global sports/event sponsorships.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ganten social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Ganten leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Ganten subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries11 records
Ganten funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ganten M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ganten
What does Ganten do?
Ganten (景田集团) manufactures and sells packaged drinking water under three brands: Ganten (百岁山) natural mineral water sourced from deep underground rock fissures, Jingtian (景田) purified water, and Blairquhan (奔来旺) premium mineral water. Products are bottled in formats ranging from 348mL to 15L using German Krones automated filling lines and distributed through retail, e-commerce, direct event supply, and international export channels.
Is Ganten a public or private company?
Ganten is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ganten founded?
Ganten was founded in 1992. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Ganten based?
Ganten is headquartered in Fangcheng, China, in the Asia region.
How does Ganten make money?
One revenue line is on record: bottled Water Product Sales.
Who are Ganten's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Master Kong / Tingyi (康师傅), BlueTriton Brands (Poland Spring, Arrowhead) and Uni-President Enterprises (统一企业). Direct peers are FIJI Water, Wahaha (娃哈哈), Perrier (Nestlé Waters), Sanpellegrino (Nestlé Waters), Nongfu Spring (农夫山泉), C'estbon (华润怡宝) and Evian (Danone Waters).
Does Ganten have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ganten.
What industry is Ganten in?
Ganten's product category is Bottled Water. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAHAC, Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced), with a secondary code of AFAFACAC, Purified/RO Bottled Water Production. Its NAICS code is 312112 and its SIC code is 2086.