Farris is a brand of mineral water produced in Larvik. It is Norway's oldest and best-selling bottled water. It has been mentioned in literature as having positive health effects.[1][2][3]
The product originated as a spin-off from the Spas in Vestfold when Mineral cures became popular in Norway in the second half of the 19th century. In 1875 Dr. J.C.Holm, a doctor and health resort pioneer, discovered a spring rich with minerals close to the river Farriselva.[4] This led to the establishing of Larvik Bad (originally Laurvig Bad) in 1880, a mineral spa resort where one of the treatments offered was drinking mineralized water. Larvik Bad became very popular and had a capacity of 300 guests: Among the guests were Norwegian author and Nobel laureateBjørnstjerne Bjørnson.[5]
20th century
The Farris factory in Larvik. Built 1912-1915. Architects: Christian Morgenstierne and Arne Eide.
In cooperation with Larvik Bad the local brewery Vestfold bryggeri started bottling mineral water under the brandname of "Salus". Bottling commenced on August 16, 1907, making it the oldest brand of mineral water in Norway. In 1912 a new factory was initiated, by the architects Christian Morgenstierne and Arne Eide. It was expanded in 1915, the same year that the production was moved to the new site. The building was expanded again in 1980, and is still the bottling facility for Farris. In 1915 also the brand name was altered to "Farris".[6] According to Thomson Financial, "Farris has come to symbolise ‘Norwegian sparkling mineral water’, appears to have a virtual stranglehold on this sector with other local brands simply too small to warrant any strongly promotional activities to try to break this stranglehold."[7] It holds a market percentage of 71% in Norway.[8]
Although a common misconception has it that the water comes from lake Farris, the spring and Farris bottling company are located at the bottom of Bøkeskogen. Bøkeskogen is a forested hilltop which (along with the city of Larvik to the south of the hill) separates between Farris and the Skagerrak. Farris mineral water originates from rainwater falling on this hill. The water slowly filters through deposited glacial moraine material and reaches the spring some 15–20 years later, strongly mineralized.[9] In 1988 a new spring, 21 meters deep, was discovered, and this new spring is the present source of the mineral water.
Since the first spring was discovered in 1875, it has been indicated to treat gout, among others.[1] J.C.Holm recommended it as a cure for such various diseases as rheumatism, kidney stone and catarrh.[2] The poet Robert Herring also claimed that Farris rids the body's arteries of uric acid.[3]
The original spring was named after King Haakon VII of Norway.
Farris have been connected to the Norwegian royal family in several ways. The original spring was, by permission from the royal court, named after king Haakon VII as Kong Haakons kilde and a twin spring from the same source likewise named after queen Maud. The new source discovered in 1988 is named Kong Olav Vs kilde after Olav V of Norway. Farris was one of very few brands that held a Royal Warrant while such still existed in Norway. There is still an agreement between Farris and the Royal Court that Farris should be freely delivered to the king wherever he may be. During the German occupation of Norway in World War II Farris was prohibited from using the name Kong Haakons kilde in marketing as these was seen as propaganda for the exiled king.[10]
21st century
Ringnes breweries own the rights to the Farris trademark. The products under the Farris brand are sparkling mineral water which also comes with various flavours. The annual production volume is ca 40 million liters.[11]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Farris (mineral water).
The new blue glass bottle (0.33l) that was launched in 2001 won the Norwegian Design Councils "Honours Award for Design Excellence".[12]
References
^ abHammer, Simon Christian (1923). The Norway Year Book-1924. Norway Yearbooks. p. 529.
^ abFarris anvendes kurmessig ved Gigt, Nyregrus, Kronisk Rheumatisme, ved Katarr i Svælg, Aandedræts og Fordøielses Organer samt efter Infektionssygdomme».Lungebilag, Dagens medisin 03/06 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
^ abHerring, Robert (1928). Life and Letters and the London Mercury. Brendin Pub. Co. p. 81.
^Fylkesarkivet i Vestfold, Larvik Bad og Kurhotell[permanent dead link](in Norwegian)
^Fylkesarkivet i Vestfold, Larvik Bad og Kurhotell
^Thomson Financial: Norway Packaged Water Country Reports. Nov 23, 2001.
^Engebrektsen, Ingrid and Randi H. Gundersen, master degree paper NHH spring 2007. (PDF) 2011-07-24 at the Wayback Machine(in Norwegian), s.18
^Farris fabrikker 2005-07-29 at the Wayback Machine(in Norwegian)
^Company website, 01 Historien, "Fra Salus til kongelig" (in Norwegian)
^Farris bryggerieroganlegg at Ringnes.no (in Norwegian)
^Norwegian Design Council summary in English/ Norsk Designråd (in Norwegian)
January 24, 2023
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For other uses see Farris disambiguation Farris is a brand of mineral water produced in Larvik It is Norway s oldest and best selling bottled water It has been mentioned in literature as having positive health effects 1 2 3 FarrisCountryNorwaySourceKong Olav V kilde LarvikTypesparklingCalcium Ca 28Chloride Cl 667Bicarbonate HCO3 300Magnesium Mg 31Potassium K 16Silica SiO2 6Sodium Na 455Sulfate SO4 11TDS1400Websitehttp www farris noAll concentrations in milligrams per liter mg L pH without units Contents 1 History 1 1 19th century 1 2 20th century 1 3 21st century 2 ReferencesHistory Edit19th century Edit The product originated as a spin off from the Spas in Vestfold when Mineral cures became popular in Norway in the second half of the 19th century In 1875 Dr J C Holm a doctor and health resort pioneer discovered a spring rich with minerals close to the river Farriselva 4 This led to the establishing of Larvik Bad originally Laurvig Bad in 1880 a mineral spa resort where one of the treatments offered was drinking mineralized water Larvik Bad became very popular and had a capacity of 300 guests Among the guests were Norwegian author and Nobel laureate Bjornstjerne Bjornson 5 20th century Edit The Farris factory in Larvik Built 1912 1915 Architects Christian Morgenstierne and Arne Eide In cooperation with Larvik Bad the local brewery Vestfold bryggeri started bottling mineral water under the brandname of Salus Bottling commenced on August 16 1907 making it the oldest brand of mineral water in Norway In 1912 a new factory was initiated by the architects Christian Morgenstierne and Arne Eide It was expanded in 1915 the same year that the production was moved to the new site The building was expanded again in 1980 and is still the bottling facility for Farris In 1915 also the brand name was altered to Farris 6 According to Thomson Financial Farris has come to symbolise Norwegian sparkling mineral water appears to have a virtual stranglehold on this sector with other local brands simply too small to warrant any strongly promotional activities to try to break this stranglehold 7 It holds a market percentage of 71 in Norway 8 Although a common misconception has it that the water comes from lake Farris the spring and Farris bottling company are located at the bottom of Bokeskogen Bokeskogen is a forested hilltop which along with the city of Larvik to the south of the hill separates between Farris and the Skagerrak Farris mineral water originates from rainwater falling on this hill The water slowly filters through deposited glacial moraine material and reaches the spring some 15 20 years later strongly mineralized 9 In 1988 a new spring 21 meters deep was discovered and this new spring is the present source of the mineral water Since the first spring was discovered in 1875 it has been indicated to treat gout among others 1 J C Holm recommended it as a cure for such various diseases as rheumatism kidney stone and catarrh 2 The poet Robert Herring also claimed that Farris rids the body s arteries of uric acid 3 The original spring was named after King Haakon VII of Norway Farris have been connected to the Norwegian royal family in several ways The original spring was by permission from the royal court named after king Haakon VII as Kong Haakons kilde and a twin spring from the same source likewise named after queen Maud The new source discovered in 1988 is named Kong Olav Vs kilde after Olav V of Norway Farris was one of very few brands that held a Royal Warrant while such still existed in Norway There is still an agreement between Farris and the Royal Court that Farris should be freely delivered to the king wherever he may be During the German occupation of Norway in World War II Farris was prohibited from using the name Kong Haakons kilde in marketing as these was seen as propaganda for the exiled king 10 21st century Edit Ringnes breweries own the rights to the Farris trademark The products under the Farris brand are sparkling mineral water which also comes with various flavours The annual production volume is ca 40 million liters 11 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Farris mineral water The new blue glass bottle 0 33l that was launched in 2001 won the Norwegian Design Councils Honours Award for Design Excellence 12 References Edit a b Hammer Simon Christian 1923 The Norway Year Book 1924 Norway Yearbooks p 529 a b Farris anvendes kurmessig ved Gigt Nyregrus Kronisk Rheumatisme ved Katarr i Svaelg Aandedraets og Fordoielses Organer samt efter Infektionssygdomme Lungebilag Dagens medisin 03 06 Archived 2011 07 24 at the Wayback Machine a b Herring Robert 1928 Life and Letters and the London Mercury Brendin Pub Co p 81 Fylkesarkivet i Vestfold Larvik Bad og Kurhotell permanent dead link in Norwegian Fylkesarkivet i Vestfold Larvik Bad og Kurhotell Farris Merkevare Archived 2008 05 26 at the Wayback Machine at Ringens no in Norwegian Thomson Financial Norway Packaged Water Country Reports Nov 23 2001 Engebrektsen Ingrid and Randi H Gundersen master degree paperNHH spring 2007 PDF Archived 2011 07 24 at the Wayback Machine in Norwegian s 18 Farris fabrikker Archived 2005 07 29 at the Wayback Machine in Norwegian Company website 01 Historien Fra Salus til kongelig in Norwegian Farris bryggerieroganlegg at Ringnes no in Norwegian Norwegian Design Council summary in English Norsk Designrad in Norwegian Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Farris mineral water amp oldid 1129683261, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
