mainelove Shakes Up the Water Scene
Well ain't that a splash? mainelove, the Maine-sourced water outfit, just snagged itself some shiny Double Gold hardware at the 2026 Water Choice Awards. Makes you raise a glass—or a can, I suppose—to see a local brand licking its chops over a win like this. It's not every day you hear a water company nailing it across state lines, and now they're floating over to Florida and getting cozy with swanky hotels. Florida sunshine's got nothing on the water out of Maine's taps, eh?
Judges Rave Over That Maine Essence
Now, it ain't like they just handed out these Double Golds to anybody. mainelove's Perfectly Still Water wasn't just pouring the judges a familiar drink; it was recognized for being smooth as a rock skipped across Sebago Lake, crisp and tickling with a subtle sweetness. You see a water score like that, and it's a card you want to play if you're filling up crates for new markets. Heck, even I might start looking at water like it's more than just a thirst quencher.
Florida and Hospitality: New Frontiers
You gotta tip your hat to mainelove's strategy. They're cracking open the Florida market and making themselves at home in joints like the Mandarin Oriental and Boston Harbor Hotel. That's prime estate for showing off what they've got, especially when you consider how they've neatly dodged the single-use plastic scene with those aluminum cans. It's yet another mark of distinction considering how folks are pricing in sustainability these days. Do these aluminum packages peel away skepticism? You betcha.
Beyond New England: Expansion Dreams
It's intriguing how mainelove is stretching its roots beyond its home turf. There's something wholesome about a brand threading its community spirit with aluminum cans of honesty to wider audiences. Jumping from New England staples to Florida sizzlers with a sustained hospitality momentum—that's not just vision; that's cashing in on reputations built by crisp waters.
Earning Double Gold is a validating moment for our team and a celebration of the quality we're bringing from Maine to every can," Jen Millard, CEO at mainelove beams. "As we expand into Florida and welcome more hospitality customers, we're proud to introduce mainelove to new guests and communities while staying connected to the place that inspired us."
Commitment to Sustainability
Props to mainelove for keeping an eye on Mother Nature. They're throwing a bone back to the environment with that 1% for the Planet membership. It's no secret that folks nowadays value sustainability, an investment in goodwill if you will, though you don't park a truck full of profits in feel-good vibes alone. Yet as this 'aquatic artisan' seeps into the commercial conscience, don't rule out sustainable gains beyond the ledger.
What's Next for mainelove?
What do you reckon? Far as I can see, the course is set, and it's a safe bet that more doors will swing open. If you're holding mainelove's cans, you're holding a slice of curious growth ambition. Will they fizzle with Florida before the wave crests? Or will they carve out a more significant map. You gotta bet that they’ll make it or break it because they’ve banked on pride of place and quality. Spill the water on the naysayers and let's see them swim.
