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Greene Concepts, Inc. (INKW) generates frequent news as it develops its Be Water™ brand, expands production capacity, and pursues new partnerships and channels. The company owns and operates a 60,000-square-foot bottling and beverage facility in Marion, North Carolina, where it produces premium artesian spring water sourced from a natural aquifer beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains. News coverage often highlights how this source, along with the company’s packaging and distribution strategies, shapes Be Water’s position in the bottled water and beverage market.
Investors and observers following INKW news can expect updates on national retail expansion, including Be Water’s availability through major retailers such as Walmart and Camping World and participation in specialty marketplaces like Posh Pantry. Releases also cover Greene Concepts’ white-label and private-label manufacturing work, including its role as a producer for other spring water brands and its status as a Preferred Partner on the Keychain CPG manufacturing platform.
Company announcements frequently address operational developments at the Marion facility, such as scaling production to meet rising demand, enhancing a large-scale onsite refill station, and introducing new formats like gallon bottles and Tetra Pak® carton packaging. Greene Concepts also issues news about humanitarian bulk-water initiatives, including partnerships to supply artesian water to regions facing severe water shortages, and about its exploration of rare earth minerals and precious metals on its property.
This INKW news page on Stock Titan brings together these updates so readers can follow Greene Concepts’ progress across retail distribution, co-packing relationships, sustainability initiatives, facility enhancements, and natural resource exploration.
Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC Pink:INKW) has announced plans to establish a large-scale water refill station outside its bottling plant in Marion, NC. The station will enable water tanker refills for government, commercial, and private needs, providing access to clean artesian water for domestic and international distribution.
The facility will be capable of dispensing thousands of gallons of water and will operate 24/7, sourcing from Blue Ridge Mountains aquifers. The initiative aims to address water availability challenges across local, regional, national, and international markets. The company is also in discussions with a Middle Eastern region to supply retrofitted water containers via ships to address the Middle East and North Africa water crisis.
The refill station network emphasizes environmental sustainability, economic efficiency, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, operational flexibility, and scalability.
Greene Concepts (OTC PINK:INKW) announces progress in its BE WATER™ distribution expansion across six Southeast states through Walmart stores. The distribution, initially announced on December 17, 2024, covers North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. Walmart has confirmed its commitment to support the BE WATER brand's growth and plans for expansion into additional regions beyond the Southeast.
The company aims to establish BE WATER availability across the continental U.S. within the next two years. Greene Concepts is preparing its internal systems and plant expansion to scale production to millions of bottles annually. The company currently partners with retailers including Walmart and Camping World for nationwide distribution.
Greene Concepts (OTC PINK:INKW) has announced nine strategic elements for its long-term growth in the bottled water market. The company's BE WATER artesian spring water brand operates in a global market valued at $372.7 billion in 2025, with projections reaching $509.18 billion by 2030, showing a 6.4% CAGR.
The strategy encompasses market potential, experienced leadership, sustainable competitive advantage, adaptability as a lean company, multi-channel commercialization, scalability through diverse marketing channels, proof of concept through sales performance, and a realistic business model based on market analysis. The company aims to leverage these elements to capitalize on the growing demand for healthy, hydrating beverages.
Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) has announced the expansion of its BE WATER distribution to Walmart stores across six Southeast states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. This expansion will reach approximately 65 million people in the region. The company is enhancing its Marion, North Carolina bottling facility operations to support this largest-ever rollout, including optimizing inventory management, production line efficiency, and logistics procedures.
The company is focusing on increasing inventory of essential supplies, improving production speed and quality assurance, and streamlining storage and shipping processes. The expansion strategy targets the Southeast's growing population, warm climate, and health-conscious consumers, while also positioning BE WATER as a resource during hurricane season and natural disasters.
Greene Concepts (OTC Pink: INKW) has released its Q1 financial results for August 1 - October 31, 2024. The company reported the cancellation of all convertible debt amounting to $313,995.68, as previously announced on October 8, 2024. The report highlights strong sales, asset growth, and favorable accounts receivable figures. The company also noted expansion in co-packing and white-label orders, along with growth in retail locations, partnerships, and product lines. The company maintains its 'Current Information' status on OTC Markets, emphasizing its commitment to transparency.
Greene Concepts (OTC Pink: INKW) announces potential partnership discussions with a major Midwest grocery chain operating over 2,000 retail locations for its BE WATER brand. The grocery chain has requested pricing and proposal details, which Greene Concepts has provided and are currently under review. This opportunity could significantly expand BE WATER's market presence in the Midwest region. The company's artesian spring water is currently available through retailers like Walmart and Camping World. The development comes amid a thriving U.S. bottled water market, which exceeds $94 billion in annual sales.
Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) has announced the cancellation and removal of all outstanding convertible notes from its financial statements, effective July 31, 2024. This move results in a debt reduction of $313,995.68, which could have potentially led to over 6.2 billion additional shares if converted at the stated rate of $0.00005 per share.
CEO Lenny Greene emphasized that this action protects shareholder value by preventing significant dilution and aims to enhance earnings per share. The company views this as a demonstration of its commitment to improving financial stability and aligning with strategic goals to make BE WATER™ a nationally recognized brand. The debt elimination will be reflected in the upcoming annual report.
Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) reports that its Marion, NC bottling plant, equipment, and employees are safe following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. The plant's location on higher ground prevented flooding risks, although it is currently without electricity. The surrounding area, including Asheville, has been severely impacted by flooding and service disruptions.
Greene Concepts has been in direct communication with McDowell County emergency services, offering support where needed. CEO Lenny Greene assures investors of the plant's safety and states the company's readiness to assist the county while continuing to meet demands from retail and business partners.
Greene Concepts (OTC Pink: INKW) has been invited to Walmart's 2024 Open Call event for the second consecutive year. The company will showcase its new gallon-sized BE WATER™ jugs to Walmart and Sam's Club buyers, expanding from last year's success with its 16.9 oz bottles.
CEO Lenny Greene highlighted strong sales in North and South Carolina and Walmart's growing partnership. The event takes place on September 24-25 at Walmart HQ in Bentonville, AR.
BE WATER™ will be available for over 1,000 attendees and several hundred Walmart associates. Greene Concepts will also participate in the Mentoring Program to assist new vendors.
Greene Concepts Inc. (OTC Pink: INKW) reports continued growth of its BE WATER brand in the expanding bottled water industry. The company's sales have increased, driven by BE WATER's presence in Walmart stores across North and South Carolina, as well as Camping World. The global bottled water industry, valued at $318 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $538.58 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.4%.
In the U.S., the bottled water market leads globally, with the highest sales volume ever in 2022. The U.S. market is estimated at $44.6 billion in 2023 and expected to grow to $47.42 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 5.8%. BE WATER, a premium artesian spring water brand, was the 2023 Recipient of Walmart's Open Call Golden Ticket Award and began rolling out to Walmart stores in the Southeast in May 2024.
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