The 2024 KBI European Salon was held Oct 24-25 in the meeting space at the Terra Veritas organic supermarket in Barcelona, promising a “dynamic discussions surrounding the changes in the kombucha market…a landscape that is evolving rapidly, presenting both exciting...
A scientific article, published in the journal Fermentation, explores the optimization of oxygen exposure during kombucha brewing using air-permeable silicone bags. The authors compared traditional glass jar brewing methods to a novel approach using silicone bags that allow for increased...
On October 26, 2024, the Casino Theater in Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona, hosted the 2nd edition of the World Kombucha Awards, an event led by Jordi Canet, Director of the WKA. The ceremony included distinguished guests such as Kendra Sepulveda,...
Juliana Casale, is the Founder of Toronto-based Balloon Sparkling Water. In a recent post on LinkedIn she asked: Her post generated 104 comments and 10 reposts. Most of this discussion is relevant to kombucha brands, particularly those in the United...
Scientists in Malaysia recently studied the feasibility and potential of producing low-alcohol, instant kombucha powder through pasteurization and spray drying. They claim their study paves the way for expanding the kombucha market by catering to consumer preferences for convenience and...
James Huddle is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Two Boys Brew Kombucha, Victoria, Australia. This post from their blog of October 10, 2024 appears here with his express permission. Those who know me well are probably aware of my...
Ami Bhansali is the Founder & CEO at Chai Diaries based in Mission Viejo, California. Chai manufactures and co-pack teas for food service, white label and retail. In a recent post on LinkedIn, she asked: Here’s a question for small...
This podcast is the result of an experiment with Google’s new generative A.I. tool NotebookLM — created “to help you make sense of complex information. When you upload your sources, it instantly becomes an expert, grounding its responses in your...
Last week I posted a report on a fermentation test of commercial kombucha that fermentation experts Jo Webster and Caroline Gilmartin conducted in England. This was preceded by an hour-long video on their substack channel where they tasted a range...
Daniela Guilbert founded Bruja Sana Kombucha in 2015 after discovering the drink while living in Vancouver and visiting Northern California. On returning to Mexico, she was dismayed that kombucha was largely unavailable. A friend suggested that she start making it,...
