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Vegan Leather from Kombucha SCOBYs
In the Fall 2021 edition of SYMBIOSIS Magazine, we profiled Sacha Laurins award-winning designs fashioned from SCOBY fabrics. She had taken early experiments in fabrics based on SCOBY (pellicle) proc
Update: Kombucha Warehouse, Potters Bar, UK
We first reported on the Kombucha Warehouse in May 2023. The company is now two years old. I took advantage of a trip back to the UK to meet founding brothers Jack and Jordan Sotoriou in person at the
Update: Nunc Living Jun, Buckingham, UK
We first reported on Andrew Mills the founder of NUNC Living Jun-Kombucha in December 2020. At that time the company, started with a paltry 12,000, was only two years old. I took advantage of a t
RIP: Urban Farm Fermentory, Portland, Maine
Statistics show that 50% of small businesses fail within five years. In October, we looked at general numbers for the kombucha industry. This is the story behind one persons decision to move on. Eli
Boochman, San Francisco, California – Revisited
I first met Numan Karabiyik of Boochman Kombucha in Berkeley in November 2019. Since then, his business has gone from strength to strength and he now operates out of a larger facility across the Bay i
KBI Update with Kendra Sepulveda
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 t
RIP: Komadre Kombucha, Tacoma, Washington
Statistics show that 50% of small businesses fail within five years. In October, we looked at general numbers for the kombucha industry. This is the story behind one persons decision to move on. Juli
RIP: Coastal Craft Kombucha, Oceanside, New York
Statistics show that 50% of small businesses fail within five years. In October, we looked at general numbers for the kombucha industry. This is the story behind one persons decision to move on. A de
RIP: Moss Beach Kombucha, Northern California
Statistics show that 50% of small businesses fail within five years. In October, we looked at general numbers for the kombucha industry. This is the story behind one persons decision to move on. Moss
Profile: Bebida Vida, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
I enjoyed finding Bebida Viva Kombucha on the shelves of the large La Comer supermarket when visiting Puerto Vallarta on vacation. So, its appropriate that I conclude this series of profiles of Mexic