Who Really Owns Fiji Water? Inside the Billionaire Power Couple's Empire
By Alexander Ross
Q1: Does the government of Fiji own any shares in Fiji Water?
No. The Fijian government holds zero equity in Fiji Water. The brand is entirely owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick through The Wonderful Company. The government only collects revenue through commercial corporate taxes, employee payroll taxes, and a per-liter resource extraction levy.
Q2: Where is Fiji Water actually bottled?
Fiji Water is bottled on-site at a dedicated manufacturing plant in the Yaquara Valley on the northern coast of Viti Levu, the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. The facility sits directly atop the underground artesian aquifer.
Q3: How much did the Resnicks pay to buy Fiji Water?
Stewart and Lynda Resnick acquired the company in 2004 from founder David Gilmour for an estimated $150 million. Since then, they have expanded its global distribution footprint significantly.
Q4: Why can't Fiji Water relocate its bottling facilities if taxes rise?
The entire brand equity, federal trademark registry, and consumer appeal rest on the geographic origin. Under international trade laws and fair advertising standards, the brand cannot sell water sourced elsewhere under the name "Fiji Water."
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
