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Sparkling water pioneers relied on no- or low-sugar attributes to reach a broader audience, but flavorful positionings ultimately spurred the product’s mass-marketable shift. 

Hint is hoping it can achieve a similar result, starting with a “flavor-forward” brand refresh as the unsweetened flavored water brand aims to mine growth in the crowded bottled still water category. 

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