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FSMA – Food Safety & Modernization Act FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) is a federal law enacted in January of 2011 in the United States that aims to ensure the safety of the food supply. To be in compliance with FSMA, a business must implement a food safety plan that includes, but is not limited […]

Stefano Zenezini, Cultura Viva Kombucha, Italy Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: Back in 2007, my wife Laurence, artist-herbalist-forager-yoga teacher-health conscious, offered me a scoby and the book “The art of Fermentation”. Six weeks later kombucha appeared in our home and never left our table! Q: Why did you start your own kombucha […]

 Tsumugi Osakabe, Kouboya, Australia   Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I grew up in Japan where avvariety of fermented foods are consumed on a daily basis. However, after moving away at 15, fermented foods became a rarity in my life. This all changed when I met my friends who create artisan sauerkraut […]

Jason Wagner, J’s Kombucha, St. Paul, MN Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: Several years ago, I was searching for a way to alleviate my oldest son’s severe allergies. Having learned of the allergy-immune system connection, I had reason to believe strengthening his gut health would improve his immune system, and this in […]

Kruti Gajjar, Gut It Right, India Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I discovered Kombucha a few years back around 2019 at a friend’s place. I feel lucky that she forced me to try it out which amazed me and inspired me to start brewing my own booch gradually. Q: Why did you […]

Sample image for graphical representation only What is the KBI Verified Seal Program? Since its inception in 2014, Kombucha Brewers International (KBI) has long understood that kombucha is not well understood by the vast majority of consumers, regulators, retailers and distributors. As early as 2015, KBI began developing a “KBI Verified” seal, and with the […]

Eric Kelchlin, Boochy Call Kombucha, Sharpsburg, MD Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: Kombucha arrived in my life in 2018 when sobriety became a life or death decision. I started drinking Kombucha instead of alcohol and this was the key ingredient that allowed me to break free from my addiction. Q: Why did […]

Dominique Himiob, Amare Probiotics Limited, Trinidad and Tobago Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I first discovered kombucha in 2015 when a peer had a scoby hotel and very kindly introduced me to it by giving me one of his scobys to use. Q: Why did you start your own kombucha company? A: […]

  International Society of Beverage Technologists ISBT is the only organization whose sole interest is the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages. With members from around the world, membership is open to any person engaged in the science, technology, or production of soft drinks or beverages, including those suppliers to the beverage […]

Brendan Multala, Kombucharista, Rochester, NY Q: When did you first discover kombucha? A: I remember it so clearly! I was in about eighth grade and I saw a Kevita bottle in the cooler section while shopping with my mom and thought “Oh, this is new and interesting.” It took a bit to convince my mom […]