The winning entry, which can be viewed here and at Kiwaii.com, features young people participating in a variety of sports – including basketball, tennis, dancing, skateboarding and skydiving – while enjoying a bottle of Kiwaii.

Mull and Acosta’s one-minute video was selected from entries submitted by students at Playhouse West, in Hollywood.

“We chose that commercial because it was fun, fast-moving, creative and exciting,” Kiwaii president and CEO Louis Savant said. “The overall theme fits perfectly with Kiwaii’s image as a natural, refreshing drink – no matter what you’re doing.”

The winning students did more than simply film and edit the commercial. Mull, the producer, is seen in the video playing tennis. Acosta, the director, editor and special effects composer, is seen as a skydiver.

“Every project I do, I’m always trying to take it to the next level and try something a little different, whether it’s technical or emotional,” award-winning filmmaker Nicholas Acosta said. “As a filmmaker, it can be hard to find something new to do on every shoot. But this Kiwaii commercial let us do something really clever and interesting.”

Acosta’s on-camera role, Mull said, has drawn the most comments from viewers. Incredibly, the ultra-realistic skydiving scene was filmed in front of a green screen.

“Everyone thinks it’s real,” Mull said. “They don’t believe me when I tell them, because it’s done so well. Nick really knows his stuff.”

“Every project I do, I’m always trying to take it to the next level and try something a little different, whether it’s technical or emotional,” Acosta said. “As a filmmaker, it can be hard to find something new to do on every shoot. But this Kiwaii commercial let us do something really clever and interesting.”

Actors Gabriel Grier, Denise Figueroa and Jeremy Maupin are featured in the commercial in addition to Michael Rinn, Tim Lacatena, Andrea Dobbs, Sara Fenton and Sean Spikings. Maupin and Phuc Doan served with Mull on the crew.

Evan Lesser wrote and performed the musical score. Stephen McCain, Alex Bulat and Maupin provided equipment.

Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring Water originates from the pristine Blue Spring in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand. Kiwaii is bottled under certified organic and kosher conditions.

Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring Water has expanded distribution to Stop & Shop, a grocery chain located in the Northeastern United States.

The first Stop & Shop stores began carrying the brand in mid-October, and Kiwaii will eventually be available in all 217 stores located in Stop & Shop’s New England Division. Located in the store’s Natural Foods or Specialty Water sections, Kiwaii can be purchased in 1 liter and 500 milliliter bottles.

Kiwaii comes from the Blue Spring, a naturally pure spring flowing from a deep and protected aquifer on the North Island of New Zealand. This natural source of pristine water flows at a rate of 9,240 gallons per minute, or more than 13 million gallons each day. Because New Zealand laws limit the amount of water extracted from this spring each day, Kiwaii operates under sustainable practices, without depleting its product’s source.

This expansion occurs on the heels of distribution expansions into the Midwestern grocery chain, Hy-Vee and Giant Food Stores, a mid-Atlantic chain. Currently, Kiwaii is also available on the East Coast at Roche Bros. Markets in the Boston area and several other independently owned natural food stores across the United States. In November 2011, over a hundred Shaw’s Supermarket locations throughout New England will also carry Kiwaii True Spring Water.

For a complete listing of where to buy Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring Water, please click here.

About Stop & Shop Grocery Stores
Stop & Shop’s roots can be traced back to 1914, when the Economy Grocery Stores Company was founded in Somerville, Massachusetts. The company quickly expanded after pioneering the self-service, modern supermarket and later the grocery superstore concept in New England. In 1996, the chain was acquired by Ahold, one of the largest food retailers in the world. Currently, the company consists of 375 stores found throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. Click here for more information on Stop & Shop.

Premium Healthy Spring Water, Inc. (PHSW) announced today the availability of Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring water for purchase beginning this fall in the natural foods aisle of Pennsylvania and Maryland Giant Food Stores. Unlike most bottled water products, Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring water is naturally free of contaminates and comes from a single sustainable source–making it the first choice for discerning consumers.

Kiwaii’s source, the Blue Spring in New Zealand, is one of the most pristine water sources on earth. The spring water flows at a rate of more than 13 million gallons every day–year round. Because the spring is protected by New Zealand laws that limit the amount of water taken to a small fraction of the daily output, Kiwaii does not deplete a fresh water source used by local people and wildlife.

Hellertown-based PHSW has the exclusive rights to the Blue Spring for North and South Americas and Japan. As part of the national product launch, Giant Food Stores is carrying the product in all PA and MD stores.

“We are excited to have Kiwaii available in Pennsylvania so early in the product launch,” says Louis Savant, Lehigh Valley entrepreneur and PHSW president. “The product is selling off the shelves in California and other health conscious areas, and the natural products aisle at Giant is a perfect fit for Kiwaii.”

Benefits of True Spring Water
Because the Blue Spring water is pure, no costly and wasteful purification is necessary, allowing the state-of-the-art bottling facility to use nearly every drop of water. Another benefit of true spring water–which rises naturally from the earth–is that it maintains its natural properties, unique mineral content and optimal hydrating abilities.

At Kiwaii, we believe consumers should know exactly where bottled water comes from–and what’s in it. Click here to read a full independent water analysis.

Pricing and Availability
Kiwaii is available in 2 convenient sizes, 1 liter and ½ liter (500ml), with an MSRP of $1.99 and $1.39 respectively. Kiwaii is available or coming soon in the Natural Food Aisle at all PA and MD Giant Food Stores. For a full list of stores visit www.kiwaii.com.

Kiwaii True Spring Water announced their support for the Right2Know March being held on October 1-16, 2011, from New York to Washington DC. The march will champion Americans’ right to know what is in the products they purchase and consume, and will raise awareness of the genetically modified organisms (GMO) labeling campaign. For example, many consumers don’t know that 80% of the packaged foods in America contain genetically engineered ingredients but are not labeled with that information.

Genetically engineered foods have not been proven safe. GMO plants have been genetically altered to grow in broader conditions and to withstand pests and toxic weed killers. Biotechnology companies have lobbied against labeling products containing their patented plants—plants which are specially designed to withstand spraying with cancer-causing weed-killers, and plants which produce their own pesticides in every one of their cells.

“We support a consumer’s right to know exactly where a product originates from and what is in it. That is why we fully disclose the name and location of our natural spring source and we publish our full water analysis on our website.” said Lou Savant, President & CEO of Premium Healthy Spring, the manufacturer of Kiwaii True Spring Water from New Zealand. “Many other water brands today are not completely honest about the source of their water or what is in it. They say it is pure, which is very subjective. Consumers have a right to know what’s in the water they drink.

“Water is the most important nutrient the body needs. Our bodies store more water than any other substance, it is only logical that people should drink water that is free from harmful contaminants known to pollute water sources every day. We support full disclosure, and that is what the Right2Know movement is all about.”

With stores across eight Midwestern states, Hy-Vee ranks among the top 20 supermarket chains and the top 50 private companies in the United States. Supermarket News, the authoritative voice of the food industry, has honored the company with a Whole Health Enterprise Award for its leadership in providing services and programs that promote a healthy lifestyle.

“We have successfully expanded our presence in the Midwestern US by adding Hy-Vee to our current retail outlets,” said Lou Savant, PHSW president. “Hy-Vee has started placing Kiwaii on shelves and it should be available across the chain by December 2011. I believe that this is just the beginning of a wonderful partnership that will encourage people to live a healthier lifestyle.”

Kiwaii is pure and 100% natural spring water from the remote and pristine country of New Zealand. It is located in the southern hemisphere, far from the industrial pollution of the northern hemisphere, making it the perfect host for untainted water sources. Kiwaii is bottled at the source, the Blue Spring, which flows into the Te Waihou River at a rate of 9,240 gallons per minute–more than 13 million gallons every day, year round. Kiwaii will never extract more than a small fraction what the spring yields.

Because the Blue Spring water is pure, no costly and wasteful purification is necessary, allowing the state-of-the-art bottling facility to use nearly every drop of water. Another benefit of true spring water– which rises naturally from the earth–is it maintains its natural properties, unique mineral content and optimal hydrating abilities

Click here to see where Kiwaii is available nationwide.

Adam graduated from Bloomsburg University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a major in Management. He worked as an intern at Kiwaii for almost a year prior to being hired full-time.

“As our Manager of Sales Operations, Adam’s responsibilities are relatively broad and he is involved to some extent in all aspects of our business,” says Lou Savant, CEO and President of PHSW. “He has done an excellent job developing our systems and processes so that we can handle the anticipated growth of Kiwaii over the next 12 months.”

Kiwaii is now selling in over 1,000 outlets nationwide, and distribution is expected to triple in the next 12 months.

Adam brings a fresh perspective on subjects such as social media and viral marketing, key elements of Kiwaii’s marketing plan. Kiwaii looks forwards to having Adam as part of our team.

Kiwaii is available under the Grocery and Gourmet food section on Amazon in a case of 12 one-liter (33.8 oz) bottles and a case of 24 half liter (16.9 oz.) bottles. The environmentally friendly bottles are 100% recyclable; and the half-liter bottle conveniently fits into most car cup holders and bicycle bottle holders. Kiwaii’s quality PET bottles are certified not to contain Bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates, melamine or any degradable additives that could leach into the water.

Kiwaii originates from the Blue Spring in Putaruru, New Zealand—the purest and best-tasting natural spring water in the world. New Zealand is known for its natural beauty and pristine environment, and the water flowing from the Blue Spring is naturally free of contaminants. The Blue Spring is protected and managed for sustainability, and to ensure there is no downstream impact on the environment from bottling the water. The spring’s naturally pure water does not require any wasteful purification processes and nothing has been added—nothing is removed.

With Kiwaii True Spring Water, consumers can enjoy the refreshing taste of natural spring water and know they are drinking a healthy, environmentally friendly beverage.

UNFI is the nation’s largest distributor of natural and organic products. The show will include presentations and speeches by industry experts, and a variety of vendors will be represented.

Kiwaii is pure and 100% natural spring water from the remote and pristine country of New Zealand. It is located in the southern hemisphere, far from the industrial pollution of the northern hemisphere, making it the perfect host for untainted water sources. Kiwaii is bottled at the source, the Blue Spring, which flows into the Te Waihou River at a rate of 9,240 gallons per minute–more than 13 million gallons every day, year round. Kiwaii will never extract more than a small fraction what the spring yields.

“Kiwaii is committed to sustainability,” said Lou Savant, president and CEO of Kiwaii. “Kiwaii is bottled from the source using practices that ensure there is no downstream impact on the environment. It is produced in a plant that is certified organic under New Zealand standards, and certified Kosher. The 100% recyclable plastic bottles do not contain BPA or phthalates and coupled with the superb taste, it a great, healthy option for the whole family.”

The two companies will be donating 600 cases of bottled water to the earthquake relief efforts.

“Our company immediately felt the need to assist Christchurch and this donation was an obvious choice for us,” said Lou Savant, CEO of Kiwaii Water. “We will be coordinating our efforts with Aquasplash, a totally New Zealand-owned company based in Waikato. Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this disaster and we are committed to helping provide the most essential needs –water – to assist the victims of this devastating natural disaster.”

Kiwaii and Aquasplash recognize the importance and impact of support at this time, and the crucial need for safe drinking water. The Red Cross is providing support and humanitarian assistance where needed during this time. If you would like to donate, please visit www.redcross.org.

Prior to Kiwaii, Savant spent 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry at the managerial level. His previous position was Regional Sales Director at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, where he was involved with multiple product launches and helped to develop launch sales strategies. Savant will bring considerable insight to Kiwaii’s 2010 launch planning and execution.

“Our mission is to provide the healthiest, purest, and best-tasting natural spring water on the planet,” said Lou Savant.

“Kiwaii is a product we know consumers will love and I am excited to be spearheading its launch in the United States,” saidSavant.

PHSW, Inc., based in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, plans to launch Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring in U.S. stores late 2010.

Kiwaii originates from the pristine Blue Spring in Putaruru, Waikato, New Zealand – the purest and best-tasting natural water in the world. The water flowing from the Blue Spring is filtered over hundreds of years through layers of sand and volcanic rock – no additional purification is required. Kiwaii is bottled directly from the source, under certified organic and kosher conditions, giving consumer’s peace of mind that Kiwaii is free from pesticides, hazardous chemicals, chlorine and other contaminants common in water supplies.