Kombucha Brewers International

Name

Kombucha Brewers International

Legal name

Kombucha Brewers International

Website

https://kombuchabrewers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services (Beverage Industry)

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Kombucha Production (AFAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Kombucha & Other Fermented Non-Alcoholic Beverages (AFAFABAK)

Keywords

• Kombucha trade association
• Beverage industry membership
• Kombucha certification programs
• Kombucha industry advocacy
• Fermented beverage standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues for commercial brewers, suppliers, and partners at various tiers with different benefit levels.
2. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue from KombuchaKon conferences, KKON regional events, Kombucha Kup competitions, and webinar sponsorships.
3. Shop Sales: Sales of advertising packages, digital content, research materials, seal program certifications, sponsorship registrations, and SYMBIOSIS Magazine subscriptions.
4. Webinar Sponsorships: Webinar sponsor slots ($300 member, $500 non-member) and presentation opportunities ($1,495 member, $1,695 non-member). Round table sponsorships also available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

KBI is a non-profit trade association that provides commercial kombucha brewers with a paid annual membership program, industry advocacy and lobbying, the KBI Verified Seal certification, the Kombucha Code of Practice, an online Kombucha Research Database, educational webinars, and industry events such as KombuchaKon and KombuchaKup. Supporting offerings include SYMBIOSIS Magazine, digital content products, regional KKON events, and sponsorship/advertising packages sold through its online shop.

Product overview

Kombucha Brewers International is a non-profit trade association serving the commercial kombucha industry. The organization operates a membership-based platform with core offerings including the KBI Membership program, KBI Verified Seal Program, and Kombucha Research Database. Supporting products and services include educational webinars, the annual KombuchaKon conference and regional events, the KombuchaKup competition, SYMBIOSIS Magazine publication, and World Kombucha Awards. The association also provides lobbying and advocacy services, publishes the Kombucha Code of Practice, and offers advertising/sponsorship opportunities across its digital and event platforms. Digital content products include webinar recordings and EU Salon recordings available for purchase through the KBI shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KombuchaKon: Annual conference for commercial kombucha brewers featuring educational sessions, networking, and industry exhibitions.
• KKON
• Kombucha Kup
• World Kombucha Day 2.21
• KBI Verified Seal Program
• SYMBIOSIS Magazine
• Laraine Dave Kombucha Education & Lobbying Fund

Products and services

• KBI Membership Annual paid membership program providing commercial kombucha brewers, affiliate suppliers, and partnership members with access to member forums, a resource library, best practices templates, legislative advocacy representation, industry networking, and discounted event pricing.
• KBI Verified Seal Program Paid certification program that verifies kombucha products meet KBI quality and regulatory standards, allowing qualifying members to display the KBI Verified seal on their packaging and marketing.
• Educational Webinars (Webinar Wednesday Series) Monthly paid educational webinars (and free for members) covering distribution, flavoring, alcohol management, FDA compliance, B Corp certification, and brewing techniques; recordings are retained in the Member Resources Library.
• Kombucha Kup Annual paid-entry kombucha brewing competition that judges and recognizes excellence in commercial kombucha production while creating marketing opportunities for participating breweries.
• KombuchaKon (KKON) Annual paid international kombucha conference plus regional KKON networking events featuring educational presentations, industry exhibitions, and networking for commercial brewers and suppliers.
• SYMBIOSIS Magazine Subscription-based print and digital trade publication covering kombucha industry news, member profiles, best practices, and market trends, sold via the KBI shop.
• Webinar and Round Table Sponsorships Paid sponsorship packages for educational webinars and member round tables (Webinar Sponsor $300 member/$500 non-member; Webinar Presentation $1,495 member/$1,695 non-member; Round Table Sponsor $300/$500), including spoken ad reads, slide inclusion, and permanent access to recordings.
• KBI EU Salon Recordings Premium per-unit video recordings from the KBI European Salon event covering Cold Supply Chain and Logistics, Seal Program, Scaling and Co-Packing, and Sensory and Science of Kombucha, priced individually from $22 to $44.
• World Kombucha Awards International paid-entry kombucha competition organized by Kombucha Events S.L. with KBI participation, featuring taste and design categories judged by industry experts from multiple countries.
• Lobbying and Advocacy Services Paid legislative advocacy services including federal and state lawmaker meetings, policy development, and industry representation to support kombucha industry interests such as the KOMBUCHA Act.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 meetings with lawmakers to advocate for the kombucha industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Oregon State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2018KBI partnered with Oregon State University for the first large-scale Kombucha SCOBY DNA Sequencing study. Nearly 100 samples from over 70 companies across 26 states and 9 countries were sequenced to identify core microbes present in commercial SCOBYs. The study was led by Dr. Chris Curtin and Keisha-Rose Harrison at OSU.
• Beyers Analytical Brewing Sciences (BABS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnalytical laboratory in Fort Collins, Colorado providing ethanol testing validation studies and research for the kombucha industry. BABS provides impartial reviews of testing technologies and education on analytical techniques for kombucha producers.
• International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBI members receive $50 off their first year's ISBT membership. ISBT focuses on technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages, with voluntary technical guidelines and best practices for the industry.
• Craft Beverage Expo & Conference / Tasting & Tap Room ExpomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerKBI collaboration with Craft Beverage Expo & Conference for KKON24 regional events. KKON ticket holders receive access to exhibition floors, conference sessions, and networking opportunities at these co-located events in Reno, Nevada.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brewers Association: The U.S. trade association for craft brewers, providing advocacy, events (Craft Brewers Conference), publications, and quality programs. Directly comparable as a craft beverage trade association model serving independent producers with advocacy and education services.
• Wine Institute: California-based trade association representing wineries, focused on advocacy, regulatory compliance, and international promotion. Comparable as a beverage trade association with strong regulatory lobbying function similar to KBI's KOMBUCHA Act advocacy.
• Specialty Coffee Association: Global trade association for specialty coffee, offering events (Re:co Symposium), education, certification, and research. Comparable as a specialty fermented/craft beverage trade body with similar membership, event, and certification revenue mix.
• Tea Association of the USA: U.S. trade association for the tea industry, providing advocacy, education, and industry information. Comparable as a non-alcoholic specialty beverage trade body with similar small-staff association operating model.
• American Craft Spirits Association: Trade association for U.S. craft distillers, providing advocacy, education, and events. Comparable as a craft fermented beverage trade body dealing with federal alcohol tax and regulatory complexity — directly analogous to KBI's KOMBUCHA Act work.

Regional players

• International Bottled Water Association: U.S. trade association for the bottled water industry, providing advocacy, standards, and industry data. Comparable as a non-alcoholic beverage trade body, though operating in a different sub-category and lacking KBI's fermentation-specific mandate.

Emerging players

• Kombucha Events S.L. (World Kombucha Awards organizer): Spanish-based organizer of the World Kombucha Awards and adjacent kombucha events. Directly comparable as the only other global event body in the kombucha category, collaborating with KBI while competing for international sponsorship and content revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Organic Trade Association: Established trade association representing the organic products industry across food, beverage, fiber, and personal care. Comparable as a broader natural/organic trade body whose member base overlaps significantly with KBI's premium positioning of kombucha.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/kombuchabrewers
• Facebookfacebook.com/kombuchabrewersinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/kombuchabrewers

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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