The mission of the Sky Beverages Company on Jefferson Street in Fall River is to deliver an unparalleled refreshing experience for their patrons, and a July 12, 2016 tour by Partners School Wellness Coordinator, Marcia Picard, seemed to confirm their success  All of their waters are zero calories and their teas are between 5-15 calories per bottle, and are all non carbonated and without caffeine. The water used in their products goes through an extensive filtration and purification process, and, unlike other brands that use synthetic or artificial flavoring, their flavors are infused into the water that comes exclusively from the Watuppa Ponds, two large, naturally occurring, spring-fed, glacially formed ponds located in Fall River and Westport, Massachusetts. Through the use of a multi-step purification process, which includes filtration, ultraviolet light (ozone), and reverse osmosis, all dissolved impurities are removed so the water is a "blank canvas".  The products are sold at Amaral’s Market in Fall River, Red’s Dairy and Auclair’s Market in Somerset, Lee’s Market in Westport, Trucchi’s markets, and various other stores that have their shelves stocked by Polep Distribution. "This is the kind of beverage we would be happy to recommend as part of our Soda-Free Challenge," said Picard. Click here for the Herald News article. Click here for a six-minute video of the tour. For more information, contact Operations Manager Nathan Araujo at 508-617-9961 or School Wellness Coordinator Marcia Picard at 774-319-0107.

(Top row) Partners School Wellness Coordinator, Marcia Picard listens as Sky Beverages Company Operations Manager Nathan Araujo explains the bottling operation in the Jefferson Street plant. (Middle row) The two walk past the end of the production line where cases of Sky Pure water are ready for loading onto pallets. (Bottom row) Ms. Picard asks about the tanks where the flavoring for the three Pinch water infusion are stored before looking over the warehouse.