Search
Results for “processing”
Showing 1–12 of 162 results
162 results — page 1 of 14
Support for agri-processing sees significant growth for SMMEs
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT)’s Agri-Processing Support Program has helped small businesses in the province grow their sales. profi
By Anton Pretorius · 4 min read
Cooling Sauvignon blanc grapes before processing - is it worth the effort, time and energy?
An industry-focused study conducted by New Zealand researchers analysed the holding temperature of Sauvignon blanc machine-harvested grapes and the effect on the concentration of grape thiol precursors and that of free thiols in the resultant wines.
By Carien Coetzee · 6 min read
KSB calls for joint efforts to treat coastal waste
KSB: The collaborative contribution of neighbouring businesses to establish industrial effluent treatment plants in coastal areas can contribute towards the reduction of harmful pollutants entering our oceans.
By SA Wine Industry · 3 min read
Tips for additions
Several guidelines have to be followed to ensure that additives and processing aids are correctly added to grapes, juice, fermenting must and wine, in order for these products to work optimally.
By Pieter Badenhorst · 7 min read
Testing for allergenic residues in wine – a storm in a teacup?
A study was commissioned by Winetech to determine whether it is necessary for wineries to have every batch of wine tested for potential residues if allergenic p
By Karien O'Kennedy · 7 min read
Fruit farms become tech-savvy
Today we live in a world of interconnectedness, the dawn of the “internet of everything” and shifting technological frontiers. Even the use of robotics on farms
By Sandile · 11 min read
Wine enzymes – expand your knowledge
One of the goals of this article is to try to provide winemaking professionals with a basis to make educated choices when selecting enzymes. We try to establish
By Danie Malherbe and Céline Fauveau Schaff · 10 min read
Resolutions adopted by OIV
The 14th General Assembly of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which met on 28 October 2016 in Bento Gonçalves (Brazil), adopted a total of
By OIV · 7 min read
Analytical methods to measure grape metabolites - a review
This review presents a summary of the chromatographic methods that have been developed and optimised to accurately profile and quantify grape metabolites. The g
By Hans André Eyéghé-Bickong, Philip Young and Melané Vivier · 10 min read
The role of metals in the quality and shelf-life of white wine
PICTURE: Shutterstock.
By Francois van Jaarsveld and Francois October · 6 min read
