New factory of non-alcohol beverages opens in western Georgia

A company that produces famous mineral water Nabeghlavi and spring water Bakhmaro has expanded its production by building a new factory in Georgia’s western region of Guria.

As well as Nabeghlavi and Bakhmaro, the Healthy Water will soon produce 100 percent natural juices, lemonades and iced tea.

Prime Minister Kvirikashvili took part in the opening ceremony of a new factory in Guria. Photo by the PM's press office

Opening the new factory in the village of Nabeghlavi today, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili said he felt very thrilled to have "such a modern factory with high standard”.

I want to congratulate the local population - those, who will now build here the future of Georgia’s industry”, Kvirikashvili said.

It cost €40 million to build the new factory that will be using the fruit produced on the 70ha of surrounding orchard.

The factory will use renewable energy to operate the cooling/heating system and it will be an ecologically clean production. Photo by the PM's press office

Healthy Water will be producing natural juices, lemonades and iced-teas with one of the largest European companies Rauch and the Georgian-made products will be exported to the international market.

The project has been implemented with Swiss and Austrian partners and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).