SA Food Review

water

18 Oct 2021

VGL Dimensions obtains international accreditation for sampling of food, feed, carcasses, swabs and water

The process for VGL Dimensions to obtain accurate, reliable and consistent laboratory results required two distinctive steps: Sampling: Taking the sample, transport and submission to laboratory Testing: Receiving of samples, testing and reporting of results. If the sample was compromised in any way during the sampling step, the results obtained from the testing laboratory can...
18 Oct 2021

Grundfos works with international brewer for sustainable efficiency

The installation of Grundfos pumps and related equipment as part of an international beer brewer’s expansion in Gauteng highlights a common commitment to water and energy efficiency. A range of Grundfos submersible pumps, smart digital pumps and vertical multistage centrifugal pumps are installed at this Sedibeng-based brewery’s wastewater plant and its water treatment plant. The...
30 Apr 2021

Demand for sparkling fruit water surges as consumers seek healthier water alternatives

As consumers seek healthier water alternatives, A1 Fruit Water – a premium natural sparkling fruit water with zero-calories – has rapidly begun to steal market share on SA shelves since launching in Q3 of 2020. While the demand for sugar-laden soft drinks has been in steady decline over the past few years, the opposite has...
21 Jan 2021

Malaysia grants Radical Waters a beverage patent for ECA

Malaysia has granted Radical Waters International a beverage patent for its pioneering Electrochemically Activated Water (ECA) application for use as a substitute to traditional CIP chemicals for the global beverage industry. Radical Waters was first granted an innovative beverage patent in the USA for Cleaning in Place (CIP) in bottling facilities in July 2012. Adding...
13 Oct 2020

Ultrapure water solution maximises lab productivity

The Milli-Q IQ 7000 from Merck will change the way you work in the lab. It’s intelligent. It’s intuitive. It’s designed to make your work as pleasant and comfortable as possible — and to maximise lab productivity. Its breakthrough ergonomic design and powerful purification media ensure consistent production of superior-quality ultrapure water. Features and benefits...
02 Sep 2019

Africa needs a digitalisation strategy to compete in the global economy

African countries must act quickly and decisively to become leaders on the global economic stage. Digitalisation is providing the continent with the opportunity to accelerate growth and rapidly expand struggling economies – but it’s a small window and decision-makers must get a strategy in place now in order to succeed.
26 Jul 2019

Can bottled water make you sick?

Following the article ‘Is my bottled water killing me?’ there have been consumer queries about whether bottled water is safe to drink. Bottled water bottles do not contain BPA and therefore cannot leach BPA into the water they contain. On the contrary, bottled water bottles are made from PET, a food-grade plastic that is biologically...
29 May 2019

The different tastes of South Africa’s bottled waters

If you’re looking for a water to use as a mixer with whiskey or brandy, or perhaps one to revitalise and refresh your palate make an informed choice with the South African National Bottled Water Association’s (SANBWA) published guide to the ‘taste’ of its members’ products.
14 Dec 2018

Reach for bottled water these holidays and recycle

In a few days, many South Africans will set off for their annual holiday. Sensible travellers will ensure their suitcases contain sunscreens and hats to protect them and their families from the summer sun, and water to slake their thirst and fend off dehydration.
12 Mar 2018

Novus Holdings moves to save water

Novus Holdings, South Africa’s leading commercial printing and manufacturing company based in Cape Town, has taken action to reduce its reliance on municipal water, having spent in excess of R1.7 million on various water-saving initiatives at its Paarl Media Cape division since early 2017. Businesses across the drought-stricken Western Cape have recently been urged by...