Finlays
Browns completes acquisition of James Finlay Kenya
Browns Investments PLC has announced the completion of its acquisition of Kenyan tea estates business, James Finlay Kenya, from Finlays.
Cold brew leads the next wave of coffee culture
Cold brew coffee’s rapid popularity ascent continues because it is meeting consumer demands for convenience, health and premium flavour. By Siân Edwards
Though a bit cloudy now, the forecast for PL coffee and tea is sunny
The appeal of private label coffee and products varies greatly between Eastern European and Nordic states, with sales ranging from solid to tepid to even underperforming, but prospects for growth are strong in both categories. By Eugene Gerden
Special Sustainability Section; suppliers embrace sustainability
As with the coffee and tea brands they work with, suppliers in the coffee and tea industries have long been advocates for sustainable practices. Many suppliers have their own programs in origin countries to advance sustainable measures while others work with the brands they supply or organisations to develop or improve sustainability at the heart of the coffee or tea supply chain.
How TikTok is driving the at-home tea and coffee revolution
TikTok can’t be ignored. It has grown to become a cultural powerhouse and a hugely influential tastemaker in the beverages space, particularly for Gen Z.
Finlays agrees sale of James Finlay Kenya to Browns Investments PLC
Finlays, a 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.
Top five European beverage trends revealed in Finlays’ research
Finlays has carried out proprietary new research showing the fundamental shifts in consumer drinking habits post-COVID, and which mega trends have survived the turbulence of the last few years.
European drinking habits have changed since 2020
Tea and coffee extracts supplier, Finlays, has released new research that explores how people’s drinking habits have changed since the beginning of the pandemic. I discuss what their findings mean for the tea and coffee category.
Coffee and tea have leading roles in 2023 beverage trends
‘Mindful Drinking’ and ‘Mood-Boosting Beverages’ are two of several notable trends the beverage industry should be getting ready for in 2023, according to a new report from Finlays.
Finlays announces James Woodrow as new group managing director
Finlays, part of Swire Group and a global supplier of tea, coffee and botanical solutions, has appointed James Woodrow as its new group managing director.
Finlays’ new UK cold brew extraction plant – an opportunity for major brands in Europe
Global leading cold brew coffee supplier Finlays has set a target date to open its new multi-million-pound facility specialising in producing cold brew coffee.
Finlays launches tea and botanical powder blend range, Just Add Water
Finlays, a B2B tea and coffee supplier, has launched a full solution for beverage brand owners looking to create convenient, healthy, and refreshing beverages for on-the-go consumption.
Finlays and Firmenich join forces
Finlays and Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance & taste company, have entered an agreement giving Firmenich full sales rights to Finlays’ European tea and coffee extracts portfolio in Europe.
Finlays agrees sale of Sri Lankan Tea Estates business to Browns Investments PLC
Headquartered in Sri Lanka, Browns Investments has a successful track record in operating plantation businesses in the country.