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Profile: Umani Fermentos, Mexico City
February 19, 2025

On a recent trip to Mexico City, I met with the founders of Umani Fermentos. Our 20-minute discussion provided insights into the companys origins, production, and distribution. Origins Umani was star

Profile: Kova Kombucha, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
February 09, 2025

Following my recent interview with Sally of Burning Bloom Kombucha in Puerto Vallarta, I met Gina Mndez the founder of Kova Kombucha, a small-batch kombucha business also based in Puerto Vallarta, M

Profile: Burning Bloom Kombucha, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
February 04, 2025

Its been two years since I first discovered local kombucha in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. At the time I met Monica at the Elixir Spot Vegan Cafe I had not seen any others. It was only this January, when

Partner Wanted: Nania’s Kombucha, Bristol, England
January 13, 2025

This podcast interview features James, the owner of Nanias Vineyard, a Bristol-based company producing canned English wine and kombucha. James details his journey from home winemaking to establishing

Business Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
January 11, 2025

Gwen Bortner is a business advisor and operational strategist specializing in women entrepreneurs, particularly those who have turned hobbies into businesses. In a recent interview with Booch News, sh

The Art and Science of Fermentation, by David Begg, Real Co, UK
December 18, 2024

On Oct 29, 2024 Real Co Labs hosted an afternoon discussion on The Art and Science of Fermentation in London. The audio of company founder David Beggs presentation is attached with the companys expr

RIP: Creature Craft Soda, Joplin, Missouri
November 27, 2024

Statistics show that 50% of small businesses failure occurs within five years. Last year, we looked at general numbers for the kombucha industry. This is the story behind one brands decision to move

RIP: Dr Hops Hard Kombucha, San Leandro, California
November 21, 2024

Statistics show that 50% of small businesses failure occurs within five years. Last year, we looked at general numbers for the kombucha industry. This is the story behind one brands decision to move

Interview: Silicone Bag Brewing
November 16, 2024

This is a follow-up to the recent post about the study by the students and faculty the department of chemistry at Shippensburg University. The lead authors are Professors John Richardson and Jeb Keger

Interview: Susy, the Kombucha Connoisseur
November 13, 2024

Last week I posted an appreciation of the Instagram of Susy Drinks Kombucha an impressive archive of over 270 detailed reviews of commercial brands in the States and Europe. At the time I speculated