Classification of Iranian bottled waters as indicated by manufacturer’s labellings

Kermanshahi, K. Yekdeli; Tabaraki, Reza; Karimi, Haji; Nikorazm, M.; Abbasi, Shahryar

doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.11.067

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“…Therefore, all the elements were scored in accordance with the associated dimension Kermanshahi et al 2010) along the vertical chain. The scoring method involved the extent and intensity to which each element obtained from industry surveys was able to create competitive advantage as mentioned by industry experts and executives on the questionnaire.…”

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Porter’s Competitive Advantage Model and its Application in Bottled Drinking Water in Iran

Bakhshinejad

2014

Agricultura Tropica Et Subtropica

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Since the classical economics, the model of competitive advantage at different levels (national, industry, firm) has been considered attentively by experts in economics and management. In recent years, one pivotal issue in the field of management has been the identification of competitive advantage sources and the breakthrough strategies for its preservation and development. The main purpose of this article is to explain one of the popular theories concerning the competitive advantage model, that is Porter's model, to show whether it is applicable in a country like Iran, which possesses a highly dominant government-based economy, or not. Besides, if it requires any modification in its pattern, what form of modification should it comprise? In terms of methodology, thus, this may be deemed an applied developmental research. Primary data targeted was obtained by means of a quantitative survey using a questionnaire technique of data collection. The questionnaire survey took place in the period from 10/2010 to 6/2011 and a total of 109 firms (undertaking their activities in the territory of the Iran) were involved. The results of the study show that Porter's model in both the upstream and the downstream forms must become developed and rectified. Ultimately, the most advantageous shape of the model for detecting the sources of competitive advantage in bottled drinking water industry is offered.

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Porter’s Competitive Advantage Model and its Application in Bottled Drinking Water in Iran

Bakhshinejad

2014

Agricultura Tropica Et Subtropica

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“…Physico-chemical parameters of drinking water, and particularly hardness, fixed residue and ions concentration, are expected to impact on the risk of renal stones. On the case of bottled water, all these parameters are by law listed on the label, and significantly drive the consumer choice (Kermanshahi et al, 2010). Practical Application: This paper highlights the importance of implementing analytical tests on tap water as well as on bottled mineral waters.…”

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Ion specificity in determining physico-chemical properties of drinking water

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Drinking water plays a key role in regulating the daily salt intake, thus potentially affecting (either in positive or in negative direction) the incidence of diet-related pathologies, including nephrolithiasis. Being regarded as wholesome, bottled water is increasingly preferred to tap water. However, its physico-chemical characterization, as reported on the label, is usually limited to pH and conductivity measurements, along with ion content. Dther parameters, which also are likely to influence the processes in which water is involved in the body, are usually neglected. On this work, the surface tension and density of tap water and two bottled mineral waters produced in Otaly are investigated. These parameters are critically determined by the ion content. Density is connected to the total ion amount, while surface tension is differentially affected by the presence of specific ionsI: sulfate increases its value, while bicarbonate keeps it almost constant. These results furnish a reliable scientific basis for future investigation on the connection between the physico-chemical properties of drinking water and its effect on health. Particularly, since interfacial phenomena play a key role in kidney stone formation, our results suggest that dietary enrichment of selected ions due to water intake could affect nephrolithiasis.

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“…Bottled water is used mainly for drinking, but is also being used in the preparation of infant formula and other food [5]. Therefore, contamination of bottled water is a concern for all countries and needs to be continuously monitored to meet the required quality of bottled water [2,3,[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14].…”

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“…Therefore, contamination of bottled water is a concern for all countries and needs to be continuously monitored to meet the required quality of bottled water [2,3,[5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. There are different biological (e.g., bacteria and viruses) and chemical (e.g., organic and inorganic, including, nitrate, nitrite, chloride, sulfate, and others) contaminants that are regulated by U.S. and other international organizations to maintain the required quality of bottled water.…”

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“…The presence of nitrate and nitrite in bottled water, for example, is of great concern, as it may affect human health. Bottled water is not only used for drinking, but also used for preparation of food and infant formula [5]; as a result, any contamination of bottled water would eventually result in the presence of nitrate and nitrite in the prepared food and formula. Contamination of bottled water with nitrate and nitrite affects the health of infants (up to 3-6 months) more than adults, as they are more susceptible to serious health conditions such as methemoglobinemia, due to the difference in their body size and chemical conditions of the body [15][16][17].…”

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Concentration of Selected Anions in Bottled Water in the United Arab Emirates

Abouleish

2012

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Abstract:Several studies have shown concern over nitrate and nitrite contamination of prepared infant formula used by infants less than six months old, as it may lead to methemoglobinemia and death. One possible source of contamination is through the use of improperly treated drinking water. Contamination of water could result from fertilizers and manure runoff, not fully treated and released human and industrial waste, or from disinfection processes. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bottled water is the major source of drinking water and may be used for the preparation of infant formula. Therefore, in this study, several bottled water brands that are sold on the UAE market, and could be used for preparation of infant formula, were tested for nitrate and nitrite and other anions to show

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Classification of Iranian bottled waters as indicated by manufacturer’s labellings

Cited by 33 publications

References 22 publications

Porter’s Competitive Advantage Model and its Application in Bottled Drinking Water in Iran

Porter’s Competitive Advantage Model and its Application in Bottled Drinking Water in Iran

Ion specificity in determining physico-chemical properties of drinking water

Concentration of Selected Anions in Bottled Water in the United Arab Emirates

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