SIAL Paris is recognised as the world’s largest fair for food innovation, brought together 7,500 exhibitors and 130 countries to showcase the latest sector trends. Finlays’ Insight Analyst, Megan Conceição attended SIAL in October and has distilled her top three beverage innovation themes from the show into a report and video. The themes include “Growth […]
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Finlays, a leading global supplier of tea, coffee and extracts, is delighted to announce it has joined the United Nations Global Compact — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. In joining the UN Global Compact, Finlays has committed to taking responsible business action to help create a
The Big Idea: Amid endless political, humanitarian and climate crises, brand owners have the opportunity to spark joy for their consumers through products that offer a little sip of levity and fun. This trend is already manifesting in the beverage industry, and brands looking to capitalize should be values-led, focus on innovative NPD, and collaborate
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The Big Idea: Food service is the next frontier for Finlays as it sets out its mission to help operators make the most of the growth opportunities in this sector. By offering high quality, shelf-stable tea and coffee extracts, refreshing its approach to R&D, and developing foodservice-friendly packaging options, Finlays is ideally placed to
The Big Idea: The beverages industry can use technological advancements such as artificial intelligence to help solve a range of issues, from climate change to product innovation. But human values must always be at the core of how it is used, to ensure technology serves humanity, not vice versa. Embracing Technology While Prioritising Humanity
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Finlays’ Commitment to Science-Based Climate Goals Finlays’ Path to Net-Zero and Science-Based Climate Targets We are pleased to announce that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Finlays’ near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets, including its net-zero science-based target by 2040. This ensures Finlays’ emission reduction targets are in line with limiting global
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Launching a cold brew coffee is a smart move for European brand owners, retailers and operators looking to tap into the growing ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee market. This is expanding across Europe and is expected to continue on an upward trajectory. In Europe, the UK is one of the two largest markets for cold brew coffee,
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By Tom Blackwall, Global Head of Coffee at Finlays Earlier this year we were delighted to join World Coffee Research, an organisation which unites the global coffee industry to drive science-based agricultural solutions to urgently secure a diverse and sustainable supply of quality coffee today and for generations to come. In July, we were honoured
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Every summer the European cold brew coffee market experiences a seasonal surge as consumers look for refreshing additions to their drinks rotation. In this article, the experts at Finlays, a leader in coffee solutions, explore the summer-specific trends shaping the cold brew market in 2024. This guide offers insight into how drinking habits shift with
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Finlays is pleased to announce the launch of its annual sustainability report 2023. This is the first time Finlays is reporting on the progress made against its Sustainable Future 2030 strategy which launched in January 2023 and is focussed on taking action today, for the beverages of tomorrow. Through Sustainable Future 2030, Finlays is committed
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Interview by Taryn Andre Earlier this month I was able to sit down with Veronica van Egmond, Chief People Officer for Finlays in the Americas. Veronica shared stories of her career journey so far, what she sees for the future of employees at Finlays, and advice she has for employees looking to grow their career.”
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Daisy Barnes discusses the importance of International Women’s Day and how the Finlays Women in Business Network in the UK is seeking to create a fairer, better and more sustainable business for colleagues. As we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) on the 8th March, the global community will once again turn its gaze towards the
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In February 2023, the BBC broadcast a documentary containing allegations of serious misconduct by two contractors working at James Finlay Kenya. As soon as we became aware of these allegations, we instigated a series of actions to immediately strengthen safeguarding at JFK. These have included enhancing welfare structures and doubling the size of the welfare
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Today’s consumer is more discerning than ever before. With a wide variety of drink choices on the market, consumers can select their perfect beverage, tailored to their wants and needs. Drinks containing tea extracts are helping to fuel the healthy, sustainable, and differentiated natural beverages that global consumers are increasingly looking for. What is a
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Finlays is delighted to announce it has joined World Coffee Research, an industry-driven agricultural research organization focused on unlocking the promise of improved coffee varieties. World Coffee Research plays a pivotal role in the global coffee industry by focusing on research and development to ensure the sustainability and resilience of coffee production. Established as a
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Meet Hilary Hursh, Finlays Director of Applications, a seasoned professional bringing over two decades of expertise in the dynamic food and beverage industry. In our latest Meet the Expert feature, Hilary shares her insight into the evolving product development landscape. Hello Hilary! Thanks for joining us. Please tell us about your role. Can you describe
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Embark on a journey for the perfect blend of joy this holiday season with Finlays 2023 Coffee and Tea Holiday Gift Guide! From gifts tailored to the no-nonsense brew lovers, to those made for the passionate caffeine addicts, all the way to the most serious beverage equipment collectors, our hand-picked selection of gifts will ensure
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The festive party season is in full swing, the perfect occasion to eat, drink and be merry… and also the chance to shake things up when it comes to festive food and drink pairings. In particular, this year we recommend you building cold brew coffee into your festive menu as, you might be surprised to
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The functional drinks segment of the beverage market is growing and increasing in popularity. This is especially evident among younger consumers, who are making more mindful choices about the products they consume[1]. There are many types of drinks you can find in this diverse segment, and it is important to analyse how the overall beverage
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Kenya, 27 November 2023. Finlays has today announced the completion of its sale of Kenyan tea estates business James Finlay Kenya to Browns Investments PLC. The sale was first announced in May 2023, with Finlays selecting Browns Investments PLC as the approved buyer based on its strong legacy of guiding its tea estates to continued
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