# Premium Plant-Based Waters 'AquaBotanical' is a Beverage Made from Australian Fruit and Vegetables By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-02-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquabotanical References: [beveragedaily](http://www.beveragedaily.com/R-D/AquaBotanical-water-Australia-to-India) & [aquabotanicalbeverages](https://aquabotanicalbeverages.com/) In an effort to make bottled water a more sustainable product, an Australian company has created a plant-based water called AquaBotanical, which is made from the byproduct of fruit and vegetable concentrate.This eco-friendly beverage is not only sustainable, but it also boasts a smooth taste that is unlike any other bottled water on the market. AquaBotanical is a plant-based water that uses the naturally occurring water from fruits and vegetables during the production of fruit concentrate. In other words, AquaBotanical repurposes water that would otherwise be wasted to create a more [sustainable beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newater). Despite the fact that the water comes from fruits and vegetables, the water has a smooth body and silky finish. As a result, the plant-based water can serve as a premium pairing for gourmet foods and [fine wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozharvest). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Water:** Companies can explore opportunities by creating their own unique plant-based water using the byproduct of fruit and vegetable concentrate. - **Sustainability in Bottled Water:** Businesses can focus on sustainable practices in bottled water production to attract eco-conscious consumers. - **Premium Beverage Pairings:** Opportunities exist to market plant-based water as a premium pairing for gourmet foods and fine wines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can use sustainable and unique ingredients like fruits and vegetables to create plant-based waters. - **Food:** Restaurants and food companies can explore the use of AquaBotanical as a complementary beverage for fine dining experiences. - **Produce Manufacturing:** Produce manufacturers can consider the potential to repurpose the byproduct of their concentrate production to create plant-based water as a revenue stream. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Preservative-Free Fruit Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-fruit-water.md) - [Revitalizing Botanical Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-infusions.md) - [Single-Ingredient Banana Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banagua.md) - [Modernized Coconut Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-brand.md) - [Botanical Vodka Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-botanical.md) - [Sparkling Bamboo Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-beverage.md) - [Elevated Wine Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boutique-wine-water.md) - [Eco Reusable Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew.md) - [Functional Fruit-Forward Hydration Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua-libra-blueberry-pomegranate.md)