Ridgewood, NJ (Sept. 9, 2011) - Cascadia Managing Brands’ Bill Sipper will addres the 8^th Global Bottled Water Congress in Rio De Janiero, Brazil on Thrusday September 15, 2011. Mr. Sipper will be discussed the Enhanced Bottled Water Category in the United States and up and coming brands. His presentation will be followed by a 30 minute question and answer session.

The 2011 Global Bottled Water Congress is taking place in one of the world’s most exciting markets, which has recognized the benefits of natural mineral water and good hydration. In the current economic climate, it is all the more important to reaffirm the credentials of branded water choice and packaged water practicality. The conference sessions will focus on the key business priorities that make future industry growth such a Clear opportunity.

Now in its 8th year, the Congress is designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and analysts to gain a complete overview of the latest trends and thinking across all continents from top companies in each region, with extensive time for informal networking and discussion.

Other speakers will include Patrick Lemoine, Senior Vice President - Latin America for Nestlé Waters, Emma Budzisz-Dudenhoeffer, Global Director, Water & Enhanced Hydration for The Coca-Cola Company, Pierluigi Tosato, Chief Executive Officer of Acqua Minerale San Benedetto SpA, Italy, Dillon Schickli, Chief Executive Officer of DS Waters of America Inc, United States, Ross Colbert, Executive Director, Global Strategist - Beverages for Rabobank International, Fabio degli Esposti, International Business Unit Director for Sanpellegrino SpA, Italy, Eric Lewis, Glacéau Global Brand Director for The Coca-Cola Company, and many others.

About Cascadia Managing Brands

The Experienced View. Cascadia Managing Brands offers deep expertise across all key functions and areas of the food and beverage industry. We are directly responsible for strategies and programs that helped brands leaders become brand leaders. Cascadia Managing Brands helps brands reach critical mass faster, cheaper, better, and smarter. From Business Plan Development to the actual execution of the plan, from strict consulting advice to managing your sales plan; Cascadia Managing Brands is the outsourced resource for large and small beverage companies alike.

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