Sticker Shock For Consumers Of Bowen Beverages And Water

Consumers got a case of sticker shock when they went to their favorite grocery anytime in the past week and learned that some Bowen and Bowen beverages had increased,

A company rep confirms that Increases were registered in plastic soft drinks, bottled water - right up to the 5 gallon - except for the one dollar water and pouches, and some beers, but not Belikin or Heineken. The suggested retail price for small water remains at $1.

Canned products did not increase.

The company rep says this is due to increased raw material and transportation costs, quote, "that we have been managing since COVID."