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 […]
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 […]