PepsiCo is launching a high profile premium bottled water brand called LIFEWTR. In stores February 2017, LIFEWTR will kick off a major marketing campaign with a Super Bowl commercial to maximize its visibility and appeal to millennials. Described as a purified water that is pH balanced with electrolytes, LIFEWTR utilizes sleek bottle designs and oft-changing labels featuring emerging artists with backgrounds in mediums such as graphic design, street art and photography. 

“We believe the biggest equity of this brand is the label. LIFEWTR has a beautiful piece of art on it. We think it’ll connect with consumers in a more inspirational way,” says Seth Kaufman, chief marketing officer of PepsiCo North America Beverages.

Constantia Flexibles was chosen to be the sole LIFEWTR label supplier. They worked with PepsiCo to create a clear pressure sensitive BOPP label that brings the art to life. Color and texture were paramount, so Constantia Flexibles used a 12-color press and ran tests to bring the texture of the art to the forefront.  The art is eye-catching from the front and can also be seen through the back of the bottle.  Constantia Flexibles has a portfolio of recyclable pressure sensitive label material and for the product launch they are using Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake technology, ensuring that the entire bottle can be recycled.

LIFEWTR will be launching new labels in sets of three. The consumer can use the Shazam app to learn more about the individual artists.  The first series features large-scale painter Jason Woodside, mural artists Momo, and the transatlantic duo Craig & Karl.

“Our LIFEWTR artists will turn the traditional bottle label into a unique masterpiece that speaks to the creativity – and source of creation – linked to the brand’s core,” adds Brad Jakeman, president of PepsiCo’s Global Beverage Group. “The brand’s purpose is to help emerging artists make it and be popularized and get into pop culture. The label is the source of inspiration and, for millennials, an important part of their image.”

PepsiCo hopes that these labels will play strongly into today’s social media driven culture and connect with consumers in an inspirational way.