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Grand View Research Highlights Bottled Water Industry Growth as Greene Concepts Aligns Be Water Within Premium Segment
MARION, NC / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Greene Concepts, Inc. (OTCID:INKW), owner and operator of a 60,000-square-foot bottling facility in Marion, North Carolina, and producer of the premium artesian spring water brand Be Water™, today highlighted third-party bottled water industry growth data from Grand View Research and related U.S. market trends that support the Company's positioning within the premium bottled water segment.
Global Market Growth
The bottled water category continues to expand globally, supported by long-term consumer trends.
Grand View Research recently reported that the global bottled water market was valued at approximately $451.47 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed $611.03 billion by 2033, reflecting a CAGR of 6.3%. Growth is supported by increasing demand for clean drinking water, rising health awareness, and a continued shift away from sugar-based beverages. Premium bottled water is expected to grow at an accelerated rate, driven by consumer demand for naturally sourced products (Source: Grand View Research - Bottled Water Market Report, 2026 - 2033).
U.S. Market Trends
In the United States, bottled water remains the largest packaged beverage category by volume.
Grand View Research reports the U.S. bottled water market reached approximately $47.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $66.4 billion by 2030, representing a CAGR of approximately 5.7% (Source: Grand View Research - U.S. Bottled Water Market Report).
Industry data continues to show consumer migration toward bottled water and away from carbonated soft drinks, reinforcing long-term demand (Source: International Bottled Water Association - Bottled Water Consumption Trends).
Operational Alignment
These industry trends support expansion opportunities for Be Water within the premium bottled water segment. The Company remains focused on expanding retail distribution, increasing production utilization at its Marion facility, and aligning production capacity with continued demand for premium, naturally sourced bottled water.
As Greene Concepts continues expanding distribution across retail and e-commerce channels, management views category growth and premium water demand as favorable indicators for long-term operational scale and asset utilization.

Management Commentary
Lenny Greene, President and CEO of Greene Concepts, Inc., stated: "The growth of the bottled water category reflects a sustained shift toward healthier hydration choices and long-term consumer preference for water over sugar-based beverages. Be Water is positioned within this trend as a premium artesian product sourced from the Blue Ridge Mountains."
Mr. Greene added:
"Our focus remains on execution-expanding distribution, increasing production utilization, and building long-term value within a category demonstrating consistent growth globally and domestically."

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About Greene Concepts, Inc.
Greene Concepts, Inc. (https://www.greeneconcepts.com) is a publicly traded company whose purpose is to provide the world with high-quality, healthy and enhanced beverage choices that meet the nutritional needs of its consumers while refreshing their mind, body and spirit. The Company's flagship product, Be Water™, is a premium artesian bottled water that supports total body health and wellness. Greene Concepts' beverage and bottling plant is located in Marion, North Carolina, and their water is ethically sourced from spring and artesian wells that are fed from a natural aquifer located deep beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greene Concepts continues to develop and market premium beverage brands designed to enhance the daily lives of consumers.
Safe Harbor: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a few uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and OTC Markets, Inc. OTC Disclosure and News Service. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, because of new information, future events or otherwise.
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