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“Best Water in the World” Returns to the Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC
Smeraldina to showcase full line of waters in booth #2302

NEW YORK – June X, 2024 – Smeraldina, the water brand sourced from the renowned “blue zones” of Sardinia, Italy, is pleased to announced it will return and exhibit at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City from June 23-25. The two-time Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting winner will showcase its range of still and sparkling – available in various sizes and formats, including glass, PET, and Tetra Pak™ – at booth #2302.

“The Fancy Food Show attracts thousands of diverse makers, buyers, and industry professionals from around the world, and we are thrilled to be back,” said Giuseppe Pinna, Vice President at Smeraldina. "Our participation at the show emphasizes our commitment to quality and excellence in the beverage industry, and we look forward to connecting with our valued partners and bringing attendees the fantastic taste and value of Smeraldina.”

Renowned for its purity and exceptional taste, Smeraldina’s products at the show will offer attendees a refreshing experience that epitomizes luxury and wellness. The brand’s Tetra Pak™ is a winner of the 2023 sofi™ Awards and Food & Beverage Magazine’s 2023 Products of the Year. Smeraldina’s booth will feature insights into the meticulous sourcing and bottling process that ensures every bottle of Smeraldina meets the highest standards of quality.

“The Summer Fancy Food Show is the premier product discovery event for the specialty food industry, and this year’s event puts even greater emphasis on what’s new and innovative in food and beverage,” said Bill Lynch, president, Specialty Food Association. “We’re thrilled that Smeraldina will be among the exciting makers sharing their delicious, high-quality products with Show attendees.”

Smeraldina’s entire line of still and sparkling waters are available for nationwide distribution through Sysco and by regional distributors Driscoll Foods in the Northeastern United States, Mexcor International in Florida, Chefs’ Warehouse in the Mid-Atlantic, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) in Illinois, and additional local distributors across the country.

For more information on Smeraldina, please visit www.smeraldinawater.com and follow Smeraldina on Instagram at @smeraldinawater, on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About Smeraldina Water

Smeraldina Water was established in 1985 in Sardinia, Italy by Giovanni Maria Solinas. Known as the “Legendary Water of Sardinia”, Smeraldina is a premium, family-owned bottled water company that was named “Best Water in the World” at the 2023 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting, the most respected competition of its kind, and recently received the 100 Italian Excellences 2023 Award.

The award-winning, artesian water is sourced from one of the deepest aquifers in Europe and directly within the “blue zones” of this Mediterranean island which is virtually untouched by pollution and universally acknowledged for its healthy living and high number of centenarians. Sourced from nearly 1,000 feet within the Monti di Deu or the “Mountain of God,” the purest and most compact granite filters and enriches the clean and well-balanced water that is Smeraldina, assuming the role of a natural production plant.

Smeraldina is available in both still and sparkling and in various sizes and formats, including glass, PET, and Tetra Pak™ (winner of a 2023 sofi™ Award and Food & Beverage Magazine’s 2023 Products of the Year).