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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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’). Once the sale completes, Finlays will move the extraction assets to Kenya to serve as a small-scale
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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