Sparkling water shines in bottled water category.

The article discusses that at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, bottled water was horded as the world shut down with the clearing of shelves. But after two years, the bottled water industry is consistently growing. As more people stayed home, they were drinking water but missing out on social gatherings. It led to increased demand for travel, socialization, and experiences leading the bottled water industry to grow.