Poland Spring

Poland Spring is a brand of bottled water produced in the United States. It is a subsidiary of Nestlé and is named after the original natural spring in the town of Poland, Maine it was drawn from. Today, it is a leading bottled water brand in the U.S., and its water is sourced from several springs in Maine.

History

The history of Poland Spring dates back to 1845 when the Ricker family started selling water from the spring on their land. The water was believed to have healing properties, and the family built the Poland Spring House hotel to accommodate visitors. The bottled water business grew over the years, and in 1992, the brand was acquired by Perrier, which was later bought by Nestlé.

Source

Poland Spring sources its water from several springs in Maine, including Poland Spring, Garden Spring, Evergreen Spring, and White Cedar Spring. The company follows strict quality control measures to ensure the purity and taste of its water.

Products

Poland Spring offers a range of products, including spring water, sparkling water, and distilled water. The brand also offers flavored water products under the Poland Spring Origin and Poland Spring Sparkling lines.

Controversies

Poland Spring has faced several controversies and lawsuits over the years, primarily related to its labeling and advertising. Critics argue that the water is not sourced from a natural spring as the brand claims, but from wells. The company has consistently defended its practices and maintains that its water meets all federal regulations for spring water.

See also

• Bottled water
• Nestlé
• Poland, Maine