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Arisha Price-Ramparsad

Meet the Expert: Arisha Price-Ramparsad, expert in tea and coffee applications

Innovation, People /

We grabbed a cuppa with Arisha Price-Ramparsad, our Senior Applications Scientist, based in London to discuss tea and coffee applications, beverage trends, and where her inspiration comes from.   Thanks for joining us Arisha. Please tell us about your role. I’m one of the fortunate few developers at Finlays who explore and test the limits […]

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Pour'd Marco - What is cold brew coffee?

Finlays and Marco Show Why Cold Brew Coffee is Perfect for Out Of Home Operators

Coffee, Products /

Why Cold Brew is Perfect for Out Of Home Operators   Cold brew coffee is the fastest-growing beverage segment in Europe and is a great way to add a point of difference to operators’ menus, attracting new customers and increasing profits. This year at HOST in Milan (22nd – 26th October), Finlays Europe has teamed

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Masters Scholars

Kenyan Students Receive Prestigious Swire Masters Scholarship Awards

Kenya, News, People /

James Finlay Kenya is delighted to announce the 2021 recipients of the Swire Masters Scholarship Award. The Scholarship is given annually to two students, one from Kericho County and one from Bomet County, where James Finlay Kenya operates. The programme is administered by the Finlays Community Trust, a organisation that seeks to empower local communities

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Coffee trends at the London Coffee Festival 2021

Five Coffee Trends from the London Coffee Festival 2021

Coffee, Opinion /

5 Coffee Trends from the London Coffee Festival 2021   Didn’t make it to this year’s London Coffee Festival? Don’t worry – Finlays Group Insights Manager Siân Edwards has you covered with  five coffee trends she identified while roaming the festival. After a two-year physical hiatus, the London Coffee Festival returned in earnest at the

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Five trends for sustainable sourcing in tea and coffee

Five Trends for Sustainable Sourcing in Tea and Coffee

Opinion, Sustainability /

5 Trends for Sustainable Sourcing in Tea & Coffee In this article from 1750, Group Head of Sustainability Subathra Vaidhiyanathan explores why sustainable sourcing in beverages should be a top priority for us all. The unexpected year of 2020 demonstrated, yet again, how interdependent and interconnected we all are. It reminded us how a consistent,

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Heart to Heart: The Value of True Emotional Connection in Business

Opinion, People /

In this article from 1750 Magazine, Allison Cash, Vice President of Marketing for Finlays Americas shares her thoughts on the value of true emotional connection in business. — How often do you think about your customers? Really think about them? As people. Jane, Edmond, Tatiana, Colby. Wait, before answering, how often did you think about them

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High brew coffee

Understanding Cold Brew Innovation with David Smith, Founder & CEO of High Brew Coffee

Americas, Coffee /

High Brew Coffee, a leading cold brew brand based in Texas in the US, was born from the adventure of a lifetime. The story began when founder David Smith and his business partner sold the iced tea company they spent over 10 years building. After years of hard work, David and his family took the

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The effervescent rise of hard seltzers

The Effervescent Rise of Hard Seltzers – Hard Seltzer Trends of 2021

Opinion, Tea /

Art Lopez, Marketing Director, Tea at Finlays Americas explores the hard seltzer trend and how tea, herbals and botanicals are becoming key ingredients. — There’s something special about that time of year when the days get a little longer and the warmth of the sun begs our inner spirit to venture outside into the sunshine.

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Finlays community trust

James Finlay Kenya Announces Launch of Finlays Community Trust

Kenya, News /

James Finlay Kenya is delighted to announce the official launch of the Finlays Community Trust, a new organisation that seeks to empower local communities and nurture sustainable growth in Kericho and Bomet Counties.   The Finlays Community Trust aims to deliver maximum social, environmental and economic benefits by taking a collaborative approach to working with local communities

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Coffee flavour wheel

Sensory Science and Flavour Wheels for Beverages

Innovation, Opinion /

Words: Frieda Dehrmann Infographics: Rosie Davenport The sensory wheel has never been more prevalent. From its close association with wine, the sensory wheel is now being used for everything from chocolate to mushrooms. And of course, tea and coffee. These aesthetically pleasing diagrams offer a fascinating visual representation of flavour and have become a useful

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Coffee Shop Scene - The Tea Market in the USA

The Future of the Tea Market in the USA is About Taking a Narrative Approach to Promoting Tea

Opinion, Tea /

The North American tea industry has come to rely on certification labels as a way of adding value to tea from a consumer point of view. But, argues Art Lopez, Director of Marketing, Tea at Finlays Americas, to unlock the true potential of tea, the industry must take a more narrative approach in how it

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cold brew coffee

Grounds for Optimism as Finlays Announces Major Investment in UK Cold Brew Coffee Facility

Coffee, News /

 Finlays plans to help European brand owners capitalise on the cold brew coffee opportunity With the cold brew coffee market in Europe on the verge of major growth, Finlays has confirmed a major investment to build its own coffee extraction facility in Hull, on the same site as our existing tea decaffeination plant. The European

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Functional food and nutraceuticals health benefits

Tapping into Functional Foods, Beverages and Nutraceutical Market Trends

Opinion, Products /

This article on functional foods and beverages is taken from the latest edition of 1750 – a magazine by Finlays. Read the full magazine here.  What are Functional Foods, Beverages and Nutraceuticals?   Levon Kurkjian is a strong believer in the idea that “food is medicine”. Over the last 10 years, the 45-year-old from Boston,

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