In Pursuit of Excellence
It would seem that brand “Pure Grenada” is starting
to live up to its name as brand “Mount Pure”
tries to share its benefits with the world.
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In Pursuit of Excellence
Here,
enquiring
minds, learn about
the magic of an
artesian well, how the
water travels down
from the mountain,
as it descends and
collects a colloidal
mixture of minerals
on its journey, settles
and gathers in an
underground aquifer.
Natural
pressure
brings the water up
to the surface, and
with its inherent CO2,
gives Mount Pure
its natural sparkling
bubbles.
able to offer both Sparkling
and Still Mineral Water. The
naturally sparkling mineral
water is the premium brand
while their still mineral water
is available nationwide.
McQueen says when it comes
to this business she does it
all; “I do everything I have
to - drive the truck, answer
phones, get involved, I believe
in being hands on.” It is hard
work but she appears to enjoy
every bit of it.
“More and more people are
beginning to see the health
benefits of it. We’re not in
competition with any of the
other brands because they
are Spring and we are Mineral
water. The pH of our Mount
Pure is 7.6 which helps rid
the body of acid, rejuvenates
and improves health.” Ms. McQueen has
even seen the health benefits of her water up
close with her own employees. “One my first
employees, was so much overweight but since
she’s been drinking the water she’s gone
down two sizes. Another one had problem with
kidney stones but it seems to have fixed that
too as he’s now fine.”
Initially, McQueen wanted to package Mount
Pure using only glass bottles, however she
was quickly given a dose of modern economic
reality. Although Silversands Hotel appreciates
the efforts of Mount Pure in using glass bottles
since they are conscious of the environmental
effects of plastic products and recycling.
It would seem that brand “Pure Grenada” is
starting to live up to its name as brand “Mount
Pure” tries to share its benefits with the world.
McQueen remains adamant about her product
and her sense of national pride is evident
stating; “I always tell people, in Grenada we have
good water and good traditions and we have to
preserve it. Oil Down is Grenada’s National Dish
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not all those foreign fast food joints we have in
every corner of the Island. Let’s stop thinking
that everything foreign is better.”
CHALLENGES
McQueen is not the only water bottler on the
island and a dream of hers is to collaborate
with other water producers especially in the
area of blowing bottles. She feels this initiative
could benefit everyone in the industry by
making use of economies of scale, and
have one central bottle blowing facility that
supplies all producers, rather than each little
manufacturer doing their own thing. This she
believes could lead to an industry by itself and
support more jobs for Grenadians.
CONCLUSION
Giving back to the community is central to
McQueen and Mount Pure. The company
continues to work with the nation’s students
offering internships onsite at the source.
Budding young scientists and hydrogeologists
conduct field studies to test the soil and rocks
and try to learn the secrets of Mother Earth’s
purest of Elixir’s.
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MOUNT PURE MINERAL WATER RECENTLY (MARCH 2019)
RECEIVED A BRONZE MEDAL AT THE 29TH ANNUAL “BERKELEY
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL WATER TASTING COMPETITION”.
WIDELY CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS WATER
TASTING EVENT IN THE WORLD, MOUNT PURE WAS CONSIDERED
THE 3RD BEST IN THE WORLD IN THE “BEST BOTTLED WATER
CATEGORY”
McQueen
would
like to appreciate the
enormous
support
she has received
from her husband on this journey and his
determination to stand by her irrespective
of the challenges. Also not forgetting her
dedicated staff members and employees
whose devotion, dedication and service to the
company continues to be the main reason why
this natural gift of nature is preserved for the
entire Grenadian market, clients and beyond.
UP AGAINST OTHER BOTTLED WATERS FROM ALL OVER THE
WORLD, OWNER ROLANDA MCQUEEN, SPOKE TO THE PRESS
OF HOW PROUD SHE WAS TO RECEIVE SUCH AN HONOR AS A
FIRST TIME ENTRANT, AND HOW WINNING THE AWARD FURTHER
REINFORCES HER BELIEVE IN THE QUALITY OF GRENADIAN
PRODUCTS.
Nothing added and nothing taken away - Just
the Pure Magic of “Mount Pure”
“You know when you have good water”, states
McQueen “you can just drink it and drink it…
and it makes you feel positively nourished.”
We suggest you give it a try …Now that you
know what is good for you!
Mount Pure Natural Mineral Water – taste
the difference, enjoy the benefits! BG
Rolanda McQueen MD/CEO
McQueen Enterprises Ltd T/A Mount Pure
The Carenage, St George’s, Grenada – W.I
+1 473 435 8800
[email protected]
PHOTOS BY TONY MCQUILKIN
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