Biz Inspiration: 7 Small Beverage Companies That Hit It Big
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MadameNoire
Fiji Water was formed in Fiji in 1996. The water is derived, bottled, and shipped from the Fiji Islands, and began shipping to the United States 1997. In 2007, Fiji Water became the number-one selling premium bottled water.
Based: Los Angeles, CA
Worth: After a tax increase in 2010, the company shut down its Fiji Island offices on November 29, 2010. The next step for the brand was thought to be a move to New Zealand. However, the next day the company announced its intent to resume operations on Fiji and accept the new tax levy.
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