How a European Kombucha Brand Went From Trials to Bulk Supply in Under a Month

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A growing European kombucha brand wanted to move from trials to full production. Before they scaled up, they needed to be sure the base would perform in their recipe, and that bulk supply would work for their business.

Finding the Right Base for Their Recipe

The brand ran trials with three of Good Culture's fermented tea bases. The tests worked well at both 15% and 18% inclusion, so the team knew the base would perform in their recipe.

Making the Move to Bulk Work for Their Business

Moving to bulk supply is a big step for a growing brand. It means committing to more base at once and planning production around it.

Good Culture talked the brand through their options and worked with them to find an approach that suited where the business was. That flexibility made the decision an easy one.

Bulk Supply in Place Within Weeks

That same month, the brand confirmed its first bulk order of raw fermented tea base. It was dispatched a few days later with its shipping papers.

Less than a month after their successful trials, the brand had bulk supply in place and was ready to produce at scale.

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