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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The market for carbonated drinks is changing as tastes evolve alongside growing health concerns. Consumer demand for natural ingredients is increasing. At Finlays, our mission is to connect humans through natural beverages. From bush to cup, the combination of innovation and tradition aims to create a happier and healthier world. With health and wellness becoming
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The industries for coffee, natural energy drinks, and tea have all experienced a common phenomenon in recent years: growth. In fact, natural energy drinks have benefitted from triple-digit growth in recent years, and since 2016, the number of energy drink launches with an ‘all natural’ claim has increased 178%[1]. Between 2016-2019, low, no, and sugar-free claims
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Thanks for joining us, Mauricio! Tell us about your role. As Sales Director for Latin America, I oversee the market from Mexico to Argentina. My responsibilities include both nurturing existing business relationships and exploring ne opportunities by expanding our presence in new markets and attracting new customers for our tea and coffee portfolio. This region
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Finlays Americas has announced that itsproduction facilities in Gonzales and San Antonio, Texas have both achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification following an extensive month-long audit process. ISO 14001:2015 is a globally acknowledged standard that defines the criteria for an environmental management system. All Finlays’ American manufacturing facilities and distribution centers are ISO 14001:2015 certified, providing third
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If you are asking yourself, “what is cold brew coffee?” then look no further. Unlike traditional brewing methods that use hot water, cold brew coffee is brewed using cold or room temperature water. The process extracts flavour and caffeine from coffee beans, resulting in a smooth, less acidic, and naturally sweet beverage that can be
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Today’s consumer is more discerning than ever before. Taste and price are not the only deciding factors in beverage purchases, as more and more consumers look for functional and ethical products that fit their aspirational lifestyles. Introducing Tea Extracts Tea extracts are concentrated forms of tea that capture the essential compounds and flavours found in
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19 July 2023. Finlays, a leading global B2B beverage solutions supplier, has strengthened its capabilities in tea extraction after agreeing to purchase the tea and yerba mate extraction assets from Paraguayan food ingredients business Natural Instant Foods (‘NIF’). Benefits of the New Acquisition Once the sale completes, Finlays will move the extraction assets to Kenya
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Thanks for joining us, Greg! Tell us about your role. My role continues to evolve over my tenure with Finlays. Today I am responsible for leading and executing capital projects that support Finlays Americas’ ambitious growth plans. These projects could be a 1 for 1 replacement of older equipment to expanding our capabilities in
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Finlays, a leading global supplier of tea, coffee and botanical ingredients and solutions, has reached an agreement to sell its James Finlay Kenya tea estates business to Browns Investments PLC. The sale, which will be completed over the coming months, will include all parts of James Finlay Kenya Ltd except the Saosa tea extraction facility.
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In March, Ryan Collins, Tea Marketing Manager for Finlays Americas, visited World Tea Expo. This is the leading tea event and largest gathering of the global tea industry where Tea experts and enthusiasts gather to witness the latest tea innovation and learn more about the trends and challenges in the global tea industry. Here he
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Finlays Group Insights Manager Sian Edwards explores the continued rise in natural energy drinks The rejection of ‘unnatural’ synthetic ingredients in favour of clean label products with natural ingredients is a major, long-term dynamic in the beverage industry. Health-conscious consumers are seeking products with recognisable and unprocessed ingredients to support an increasingly holistic view of
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In January, Finlay Beverages was the official coffee partner of the Restaurant Marketer and Innovator conference in London. Over two days, and together with espresso machine partners, La Cimbali and Fracino, we were delighted to serve coffee to over 250 delegates, made up of senior leaders in the restaurant marketing and innovation space. Finlays was showcasing
In February, BBC’s Africa Eye and Panorama programmes broadcast some deeply shocking and upsetting testimony of sexual exploitation from women working at James Finlay Kenya. The documentaries contain footage of two contractors who have worked on Finlays sites which indicate serious sexual misconduct. There is no place for behaviour of this kind anywhere in our
By Shaun Galliagn, Director of Environmental, Health & Safety at James Finlay Americas Implementing Sustainable Agricultural Practices at Finlays Americas As a business which relies heavily upon agriculture for its primary ingredients, at Finlays Americas we feel it is necessary to place a high prominence on operating in an environmentally conscious manner. One of our
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Finlays Americas 2023 USA Beverage Trend Report presents five key trends driving innovation in the beverage industry today. The report features a renewed consumer focus on healthy ageing, insight into the explosion of the energy drink market, and details the interest in new meanings and connections in our daily rituals. Download the 2023 Finlays Americas
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Mia Baroni interviews Vaughn Ragoonanan, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement at Finlays Americas Thanks for joining us, Vaughn. Tell us about your role. I work for a great Coffee and Tea company! I am the Director of Supply Chain and Procurement and I work with and manage an awesome team of Supply Chain, Customer
Jorgen Prestegard, Marketing Associate, Coffee at Finlays Americas shares his three take-aways from the NACS Show 2022 which took place in October. With 1,200 exhibitors spread out across 425,000 square feet at The Las Vegas Convention Center, there was a great deal of excitement and innovation for the future of the convenience retailing industry. Despite
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Finlays, a leading global supplier of tea, coffee and botanical solutions, has appointed James Woodrow as its new Group Managing Director. Woodrow brings a wealth of experience to the role and joins from Swire Shipping where he was Managing Director for the last seven years. He has been with Swire since 1990 and has held
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