Commercial kombucha falls into two main categories: shelf-stable brands that can be stored at room temperature and “raw” kombucha that must be kept cool. The former has been processed or formulated to remain stable and safe to drink without requiring...
A new report states that the UK is now a “moderation nation,” with a quarter of UK adults ‘zebra striping’ on every pub visit. (Meaning patrons alternate between alcoholic and no-alcohol beverages.) The report in Low No Drinker Magazine says...
This article is re-posted from the Holos Kombucha blog, May 7, 2024. It appears here with their express permission. Note that Holos also supply researcher Reeti Roy of Imperial College, London with excess SCOBY pellicles from their Sussex brewery for...
In the Fall 2021 edition of SYMBIOSIS Magazine, we profiled Sacha Laurin’s award-winning designs fashioned from SCOBY fabrics. She had taken early experiments in fabrics based on SCOBY (pellicle) processing to an international audience when, in 2015, she premiered her...
Hannah gave a presentation on the KBI Verified Seal Program to KKON attendees at the Craft Beverage Expo & Conference | Tasting & Tap Room Expo in Reno. It was listed in the program as: Bring peace of mind and...
Kendra stepped up to lead KBI in January after Hannah Crum moved on. She recently spoke with Booch News about the latest developments at Kombucha Brewers International. Listen to the podcast to hear the latest. Highlights include: Seal Program The...
The BBC report that across Ireland, while the pub is still a key part of the social fabric, drinking culture in the country has changed a lot in the past two decades. Specifically, the stereotype of the booze-lovin’ Irish drinker...
The Booch News Worldwide Directory is a unique resource listing over 2,600 kombucha companies worldwide. Of these, 95% have an Instagram account. This report reveals how many sell their kombucha in glass bottles, cans, or both. The numbers are collected...
The Kombucha Summit held in Berlin, Germany, from Nov 17-18, culminated with a compelling ‘Live Kombucha Industry Survey’ led by presenter Denis Kelleher, CEO of Good Culture Kombucha. Dennis asked me to summarize the results of an attendee survey. This...
Two weeks after the surprise announcement that long-time KBI Director Hannah Crum was moving on, the organization announced a replacement. Casa de la Kombucha CEO, and KBI Board Member, Kendra Sepulveda sent her welcome letter to members today: Dear Esteemed...
