AQua Vera SPA

Name

AQua Vera SPA

Legal name

Acqua Vera S.p.A.

Website

https://acquavera.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottled Mineral Water

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mineral Water Bottling (Naturally Mineral) (AFAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sparkling/Carbonated Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAE), Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced) (CRADAHAC)

Keywords

• Bottled mineral water
• Natural spring water
• Italian mineral water
• Beverage manufacturing
• PET glass packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bottled Water Sales: Sale of natural mineral water in various formats (PET bottles 0.5L-2L, glass bottles 330ml-750ml) to retail consumers, restaurants, and through delivery services. Multiple water variants: naturale (still), frizzante (sparkling), and delicatamente frizzante (slightly sparkling).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Acqua Vera SPA bottles and distributes natural mineral water sourced from three Italian springs (In Bosco in the Dolomites, Naturae in the Apennines, and Santa Rosalia in the Sicani Mountains). The portfolio covers PET formats from 0.5L to 2L and glass bottles of 330ml and 750ml in still, sparkling, and slightly sparkling variants, plus a Kids format with an anti-drip valve. Distribution runs through Italian retail, the restaurant/hospitality channel, and a Milan home-delivery partnership with Bevy Express.

Product overview

Acqua Vera SPA is a multi-source Italian bottled water company offering three distinct natural mineral water brands (IN BOSCO, NATURAE, and S. ROSALIA) sourced from springs across Italy. The product portfolio includes PET plastic bottles in various sizes (0.5L On The Go, 1L, 1.5L, 2L) and glass bottles (330ml, 750ml) for restaurants. Available in natural, sparkling (frizzante), and slightly sparkling (delicatamente frizzante) variants. A Kids format with anti-drip valve cap serves younger consumers. All products emphasize sustainability, recyclable packaging (PET and glass), and multi-source origin across northern, central, and southern Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IN BOSCO: Natural mineral water sourced from the Dolomites in San Giorgio in Bosco, Padua. Recommended for low sodium diets.
• NATURAE
• Santa Rosalia

Products and services

• Acqua Vera IN BOSCO Natural Mineral Water Natural mineral water sourced from the Dolomites in San Giorgio in Bosco (Padova, Veneto), filtered naturally through sand and stone layers with characteristic mineral salt balance. Recommended for low sodium diets. Bottled at the only remaining San Pellegrino Group plant at this location (approximately 120,000 m²).
• Acqua Vera NATURAE Natural Mineral Water Natural mineral water sourced from the Apennines in Castrocielo (Frosinone, Lazio), surrounded by rocky cliffs, forests, and wild olive trees. Bottled at a smart factory with zero CO2 emissions powered entirely by renewable electricity, featuring photovoltaic systems, LED lighting, and heat recovery systems.
• Acqua Vera SANTA ROSALIA Natural Mineral Water Natural mineral water sourced from the Sicani Mountains in Santo Stefano Quisquina (Agrigento, Sicilia), bottled in a pristine natural area where human presence harmoniously balances the landscape. Operating unit covers approximately 20,000 m².
• Acqua Vera PET Bottled Water (1L, 1.5L, 2L formats) PET bottle format designed for daily table use, available in 1L, 1.5L, and 2L sizes. The 1L and 1.5L formats come in natural and sparkling variants; the 1.5L is also available slightly sparkling; the 2L format is offered in natural. Modern and elegant shape suitable for family and household consumption through Italian retail.
• Acqua Vera On The Go PET 0.5L Bottled Water 0.5-liter PET bottle for portable hydration at school, work, or travel. Available in natural, slightly sparkling, and sparkling variants, designed for individual on-the-go consumption in Italian retail.
• Acqua Vera Kids Bottled Water Compact, colored PET bottle with a special anti-drip valve cap designed for children to drink independently without spilling. Sold through Italian retail for family consumers.
• Acqua Vera Glass Bottled Water (330ml, 750ml) Glass bottle with elegant and minimal lines designed for restaurant and hospitality service, available in 750ml and 330ml formats in natural and sparkling variants. Distributed through the restaurant/hospitality channel for on-premise dining and special occasions.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bevy ExpressminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Home delivery partnership enabling Milan consumers to receive Acqua Vera bottles same-day through Bevy Express platform. Extension of distribution reach into direct-to-consumer channel.
• Roma Ostia Half MarathonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Acqua Vera served as official water sponsor for the Roma Ostia Half Marathon event, providing hydration to runners and positioning brand with health-conscious consumers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ferrarelle: Italy's leading sparkling mineral water brand, family-owned (Italgem) and one of Acqua Vera's largest direct domestic competitors. Comparable multi-source Italian mineral water positioning, similar PET and glass format strategy, and head-to-head competition in Italian retail and foodservice.
• Perrier: Iconic French sparkling natural mineral water brand, owned by Nestlé Waters. Comparable in product format (glass and PET bottles, sparkling variants) and competes with Acqua Vera in the Italian hospitality/restaurant channel for premium water service.
• Levissima: Italian still mineral water brand owned by San Pellegrino/Nestlé. Sourced from the Italian Alps, it competes directly with Acqua Vera's IN BOSCO Dolomites source water in the still-water segment of Italian retail.
• Uliveto: Italian mineral water brand also part of the Nestlé/San Pellegrino portfolio, positioned for digestive health benefits. Comparable product format and channel mix within Italian retail and foodservice segments where Acqua Vera competes.
• Rocchetta: Italian natural mineral water brand owned by Nestlé Waters, sourced from springs in central Italy. Direct competitor with similar still/sparkling variant strategy and overlapping distribution in Italian retail channels.
• San Pellegrino (Nestlé Waters): Italy's flagship sparkling mineral water brand, owned by Nestlé. Direct competitor in the Italian natural mineral water category and was Acqua Vera's former corporate parent via San Pellegrino Group, making it the most analogous peer in terms of product mix, channel strategy, and target consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Evian (Danone): Global premium still mineral water brand owned by Danone. Comparable premium natural mineral water positioning and competes indirectly with Acqua Vera in Italian premium retail and hospitality, though Evian operates at much greater international scale.

Regional players

• Gerolsteiner: Leading German sparkling mineral water brand, comparable in product positioning as a mineral-rich natural sparkling water with strong domestic brand recognition. Does not directly compete in Italy but is structurally similar as a single-country premium mineral water champion.

Emerging players

• Lurisia: Italian premium mineral water and beverage brand from Piedmont, with strong regional heritage and focus on sustainability. Comparable positioning as a mid-sized Italian mineral water brand emphasizing provenance and sustainability credentials, though smaller scale and primarily regional focus.
• Fonte Essenziale: Italian premium mineral water brand focused on low-sodium and health-positioned products, competing in similar retail and hospitality channels in Italy with comparable still and sparkling variants.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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