Carol Coutinho founded Gula Fit in 2017. They are located in the north-eastern coastal city of Salvador in the state of Bahia, approximately 2,000 km north of São Paulo where they also have a warehouse for distribution to that region....
I first interviewed Lucas in 2021, when he shared his opinion on why kombucha has become so popular in Brazil and the rapid growth of the industry from 2019 to 2021. He is the founder of Fermenta Com Ciência (Fermenting...
Thiago Cunha founded LABKOM in 2020, together with Ruan Gregório, after a technical support initiative during the COVID period helped regional beverage producers navigate process and regulatory challenges. Cunha is a chemical engineer, holds a master’s degree in biotechnology and...
Brazil has the second-greatest number of kombucha brands in the world after the USA. The Booch News Worldwide Directory lists 423 companies (some might have closed but still maintain an online presence) compared to 657 in the United States. The...
VLB Berlin promotes science and vocational training in the field of brewing, the beverage industry, and biotechnology. They have announced their 5th Symposium on Acidic Fermented Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Topics include: The kombucha-themed presentations are spread over both days of the...
Three years ago, I visited the Los Angeles HQ of Better Booch. Husband and wife founders Trey and Ashleigh recently shared the story of their company on Instagram, from the 2012 beginning, though the ‘unhinged things‘ they did to grow....
Kombucha companies from six countries join forces to create an international blend To mark World Kombucha Day, February 21, 2026, Legend Kombucha in Verona, Italy, brewed what is believed to be the first truly international kombucha by combining starter cultures...
Four years ago I visited The Elixir Spot vegan cafe and kombucha brewery near the Pier in Puerto Vallarta. Then in 2024 I added an update reporting they had expanded to a second location in the 5th of December neighborhood....
Fabio Carlucci grew Germany’s ROY Kombucha from a kitchen counter in 2019 to an international brand distributing products to more than 20 countries. Booch News profiled the brand in 2023. Fabio also organized a series of Berlin Kombucha Summit events,...
Last year, I met Gina Méndez, the founder of Kova Kombucha in Puerto Vallarta. At that time, I reported that she had been in business for a year, was operating out of her home, and producing 250-300 bottles per month....
