Forward Water Technologies Corp. (FWTC) has secured a contract with a global food and beverage manufacturer to evaluate its proprietary technology for concentrating liquid streams. The project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of FWTC’s treatment technology in producing superior quality concentrates while preserving delicate flavors and aromas, thanks to its cold concentration process.
The collaboration marks a significant step for FWTC, as it seeks to expand its applications beyond industrial wastewater treatment into the food and beverage sector. The company’s patented Forward Osmosis technology offers a promising alternative to conventional concentration methods, which often rely on heat and generate waste streams.
C. Howie Honeyman, CEO of FWTC, emphasizes the potential of their technology: “Superior concentrates are known to be created using forward osmosis. What FWTC brings to bear by using its proprietary technology is the potential for a highly economical method for creating these products. Thus, not only are the concentrates superior, they are also produced with lower costs, using less energy, and without any waste streams compared to conventional concentration methods.”
This development could reshape the food and beverage industry’s approach to concentration processes, potentially leading to more sustainable and cost-effective practices. If successful, FWTC’s technology could set a new standard for quality and efficiency in the sector, encouraging other manufacturers to adopt similar methods.
Moreover, the project highlights the growing trend of cross-sector innovation, where technologies initially developed for one industry find applications in others. This could spur further research and development in the water and sanitation sector, as companies explore new avenues for their technologies.
As FWTC ventures into this new market, the outcome of this project will be closely watched by industry stakeholders. A successful demonstration could accelerate the adoption of forward osmosis technology in the food and beverage sector, contributing to more sustainable and efficient production processes. Conversely, any setbacks could provide valuable insights for further refinement and improvement of the technology.