FIJI Blog

October, 2009

10/29/09
Local Fiji Communities Get Clean Water Filters

On October 23 and 24, the FIJI Water Foundation partnered with the Give Clean Water organization to install water filters in Fiji communities. More than 35 FIJI Water employees, students, teachers, and FIJI Water family members volunteered for the event. Even the Give Clean Water bus drivers decided to stick around and help when they saw the work the volunteers were engaged in. Even our youngest volunteer, Philip Scougall (age 1), lent a helping hand! Read the rest of this entry »

10/23/09
2009 Pacific Mini Games: Sports, Tradition, and Culture

Did you know that the islands around the South Pacific have their own version of the Olympics? It”s true! Fiji was the first host country in 1963. It “s a great athletics event, but the true purpose of the Pacific Mini Games is to create bonds, friendship, and brotherhood among the people of the Pacific Region. Read the rest of this entry »

10/22/09
FIJI Water Achieves NSF Bottled Water Certification

NSF: The Public Health and Safety Company

It’s confirmed! FIJI has met NSF, FDA, and EU standards for safety and quality, and we couldn’t be more proud.

So, what does that mean, and why does it matter? Read the rest of this entry »

10/15/09
Blog Action Day 2009: Our Earth Needs OUR Help

The following post is for Blog Action Day ‘09. Blog Action Day is a yearly event where bloggers write about one global issue on a chosen day to bring awareness and inspire change. This year’s topic is climate change. Track other Blog Action Day posts on Twitter by searching “#BAD09.” Read the rest of this entry »

10/10/09
Wanna Rock and Roll All Nite with KISS and FIJI Water?

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Dust off your platform boots and get ready to enter for a chance to nab two VIP tickets to see the KISS ALIVE/35 Tour in either Greensville, SC, or Hampton, VA. In each city, we have tickets for diehard fans who can best display their devotion for the band. There are two possible ways to rock and roll you way into the concert: Read the rest of this entry »

10/5/09
Nobu’s Dessert Recipe from 2009 American Wine and Food Festival

Nobu Matsuhisa shows off his Chocolate Yuzu dessert, which he served at the FIJI Water booth.

Nobu Matsuhisa shows off his Chocolate Yuzu dessert, which he served at the FIJI Water booth.

This past weekend, one of America’s premier culinary events, American Wine and Food Festival, joined together the talent of the world’s top chefs and spirit purveyors for 2,700 party-goers to enjoy a memorable evening of epicurean delights, fine wines , live music, dancing, and a luxury silent auction, all within the backdrop of fantastic Hollywood movie sets at Universal Studios backlot. Read the rest of this entry »

10/2/09
After NY Fashion Week and Marc Jacobs, We’re Hydrated and Tired!

What an incredible experience FIJI Water had at NY Fashion Week this season!

The show was a huge success.

The show was a huge success.

FIJI Water was enjoyed at more than 50 events during the week, including shows from Marc Jacobs, Cynthia Rowley, Zac Posen, Luca Luca, Alexander Wang, Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto, Thom Browne, and many more. Models, stylists, production crew, PR people, and guests could all be seen carrying FIJI Water’s square bottles and enjoying what’s inside them. We received calls on our cell phones from panicked designer reps if our deliveries were even a little bit late, all with the same, “The models need FIJI Water!” You’d think it was an emergency. And maybe it was. Read the rest of this entry »