FineWaters

17/08/2026

We will probably see GLP-1 drugs in processed water soon, and it will be marketed as Slim Water ...

Nestle is seeking to turn the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs from a threat into a business opportunity, using artificial intelligence and nutritional science to develop products aimed ​at millions of consumers taking medicines such as Ozempic and Wegovy.

26/07/2026

Very good article that features water as a natural product with terroir that holds experiences and gives wellness.

You’re in a swanky restaurant and the sommelier offers you the drinks list.After perusing the options, you decide to splash out. It’s a special occasion,

15/06/2026

The Fine Water SUMMIT, together with the TASTE & DESIGN AWARDS 2027, will take place in Königstein, Germany, from April 1–3, 2027. Set on the wooded slopes of the Taunus in Hesse, Königstein is a historic spa town just 30 minutes from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) — a place where nature, wellness, and culture create the perfect setting for the global fine water community to meet again.

For the 2027 SUMMIT, we have selected BOLD CAMPUS as our event hotel — not a regular hotel, but a true campus of possibilities. Surrounded by the beauty of the Taunus, BOLD CAMPUS brings everything together in one place: inspiring meetings, shared meals, tastings, conversations, relaxation, terraces, nature, music, and moments of togetherness. With 219 rooms across six buildings and flexible event spaces, it will be our home for the SUMMIT — a place to meet, discuss, eat, relax, and celebrate water.

The FineWaters Königstein events are proudly sponsored by QWELL — Quality, Wellness, Luxury & Lifestyle Waters — and locally supported by FINE LIQUIDS’s portfolio distribution of Fine Waters.

16/03/2026

VVIP water tasting experience for QWELL in Shanghai in a beautiful and serine rooftop setting at Alina hotel.

03/03/2026

The 2026 Fine Water SUMMIT comes to Montreal, Canada, this May with a theme that looks beyond what’s in the bottle and straight into what’s next: “The Future of Fine Water.”
In recent conferences, we’ve explored how to tell the story of water, how to achieve true epicurean integration at the table, and why sustainability is essential to the category’s credibility and growth.

Now it’s time to step forward - because the fine water world is evolving fast. New trends are emerging, others are taking root, and the way we source, distribute, serve, value, and experience water is being rewritten in real time.

This year’s program will spotlight the forces shaping the next chapter of fine water, with sessions on category economics, new distribution concepts, the rise and refinement of water menus, and the accelerating role of AI. These aren’t side conversations - they’re the signals of where fine water is headed.

Join us in Montreal as we take the long view, challenge assumptions, and map the opportunities ahead - together.

The future of fine water starts here.

15/01/2026

The TASTE & DESIGN AWARDS 2026 will be held in Montreal, Canada, on May 15, 2026.

The FineWaters International Water Tasting Competition TASTE & DESIGN AWARDS 2026 will be conducted with a five-judge panel of professional and experienced international water sommeliers.

Water is not just water. It has terroir, comes from a real place, and has character.

Representing the Fine Water Category, FineWaters and the Fine Water Society developed the blueprint for conducting water tastings, which is the professional industry standard.

Info: https://bit.ly/Taste26

The events in Montreal are sponsored by Thunderbird Spirit Water - inviting you to Refresh Your Spirit - and locally supported by Cellart .ca - creating tailor-made w**e & water spaces that challenge the ordinary.

15/01/2026

We are very sad to report the passing of Simon Woolley, probably best known in the premium water category for founding Antipodes from New Zealand. Simon was a pioneer in the category and a founding member of the Fine Water Society. He was a good friend of mine for more than 20 years, and a colleague to manny people in our category. His passion, warmth, and generosity will truly be missed.

He will be happy to see that Antipodes is in good hands and going strong.

05/01/2026

Cant wait to see what 2026 brings …