GUGU LOURIE: Platinum offers a solution for food security in SA and Africa
A new technology enables food to be preserved for longer, cutting down on wastage
23 February 2023 - 05:00
When it comes to keeping food fresh, mining is not the first thing that comes to mind. The reality, though, is that precious metals like platinum can play a crucial role in keeping stored food fresh.
Platinum has properties — when used in environmentally friendly catalysts — that help keep perishable food fresh. It ensures that food or perishables at Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths stay fresh for longer...
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