Manufacturing

Talking Rain’s Popular Sparkling Ice Brand Speaks for Itself

The Preston plant, where Sparkling Ice is made, produces about 84 million bottles a year

By Bill Conroy June 13, 2019

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This article originally appeared in the June 2019 issue of Seattle magazine.

This article appears in the June 2019 issue, and is presented by Impact Washington. Click here for a free subscription.

The Talking Rain Beverage Co., a well-known brand in the Seattle area for three decades, has hit it big with its Sparkling Ice zero-calorie sparking water drink. The company announced record first-quarter 2019 sales for the brand of $123.7 million. The company, which employs 350, recently repositioned the brand with a fresh look, logo and updated formula that features naturally sourced colors and flavors. The company also is pursuing a more robust digital-marketing strategy, including social media, to better target consumers based on interests and buying habits. The Preston plant, where Sparkling Ice is made, produces about 84 million bottles a year.

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