Current Ownership and Parent Company
Fiji Water is owned by The Wonderful Company, a private U.S. holding group controlled by the Lynda and Stewart Resnick families. The Wonderful Company acquired Fiji Water in 2004 and has since managed the brand as part of its broader portfolio of beverage and agriculture businesses. The company operates Fiji Water as a premium imported bottled water brand distributed primarily in the United States and select international markets Forbes.
The Wonderful Company is not publicly traded, so detailed ownership percentages are not disclosed in public filings. Instead, ownership is structured through private trusts and family investment vehicles linked to the Resnicks. This structure gives the family effective control over strategic decisions, branding, distribution partnerships, and long-term investment in the Fiji Water business Forbes.
Historical Acquisition and Brand Development
Fiji Water was originally founded in 1996 and quickly grew into one of the leading imported bottled water brands in the U.S. market. The Resnicks' The Wonderful Company purchased the brand in 2004, integrating it into a portfolio that also includes brands such as POM Wonderful, Halos, and Landmark Fruits Forbes.
Under The Wonderful Company, Fiji Water expanded its distribution network, upgraded packaging, and strengthened its positioning as a premium natural artesian water. The company invested in marketing campaigns and supply chain improvements to maintain product quality and brand visibility across North America and other key export regions Forbes.
Corporate Structure and Control
The corporate structure centers on The Wonderful Company LLC, which acts as the parent holding entity for Fiji Water and other beverage and agricultural assets. The Resnick family trusts serve as the ultimate controlling interest, directing major capital allocations, acquisitions, and long-term strategy for the group of brands SEC EDGAR.
Because The Wonderful Company is privately held, its financial statements are not subject to the same public disclosure requirements as publicly traded companies. However, industry reports and business profiles estimate the company's total revenue in the billions, with Fiji Water representing a significant portion of its beverage segment. The company continues to operate Fiji Water as a distinct brand within a diversified private portfolio SEC EDGAR.