PRESS & AWARDS

APRIL 2024

RyeZine #11 interview article

I am beyond stoked to share this article/interview I did with RyeZine. Not only am I feeling beyond humbled and privileged to have been asked to feature in a publication that I’m already so fond of (and the people behind it), but it has also been a really lovely and cathartic way to share some of my story.

We connect the dots through my childhood, to early jobs, my life as a musician, previous business ventures, my journey into food since going plant based, leading up to discovery of kombucha and into the present day! 🎸

It features some really significant names that have been a big part in this journey, especially in those formative days (see instagram post for tags)… the list of people who have encouraged or inspired me along and also been a part of this journey so far is honestly pretty endless, I am hugely fortunate in this regard! ❤️

Going through my story with the ever patient @mrgresty at @thewineryrye was honestly like a therapy session and it feels so cool to have this out there! The issue also features many other talented individuals such as the legend that is @flavourfred!

Go pick up a copy of RyeZine #11 if you can! If not you can also read the article here.

Thanks @markcocksedge for the epic photos 📸

Rows of Zak's Kombucha 750ml swing-top bottles in a backlit display. For RyeZine magazine, by Mark Cocksedge.
Bottles of Zak's Kombucha 750ml swing-top bottles in a backlit display, featuring seasonal flavours of Fig Leaf and Pear. For RyeZine magazine, by Mark Cocksedge.

AUGUST 2023

GREAT TASTE AWARDS 2023

I’m thrilled to share that two of my kombuchas have won Great Taste Award accolades in the 2023 round of judging!

This is the worlds most recognised and ubiquitous awards for the food and drink industry. Well seasoned judges blind-taste thousands of products each year, provide feedback and award 1-3 stars for excellence, if they deem.

This year there were no 3 star kombucha winners, but I was 1 of 9 two star winners with the ‘organic Ginger & Turmeric Root + black peppercorn’ and 1 of 46 one star winners with my ‘garden waste Fig Leaf (herbal)’ seasonal kombucha. Not bad for my first ever entry, and considering this little business is still so young! 🎖

A bottle of ginger and turmeric kombucha with Great Taste Awards judge comments. The label reads 'Zak's Kombucha' and features illustrative graphics. Surrounding text includes reviews praising the beverage's flavor, aroma, and balanced acidity. The Great Taste Awards 2023 logo is displayed.
Bottle of fig leaf kombucha with Great Taste Awards label and description on background

JUNE 2023

TASTE OF KENT AWARDS 2023

My Ginger & Turmeric kombucha has been awarded the silver medal in our first ever entry to the Taste Of Kent Awards, Kent Non-Alcoholic Cold Drink category. It was an honour to be selected as one of three finalists from a blind tasting, followed by the TOKA food and drink festival and awards ceremony on 15th June 2023. My fellow finalists were the long-established Chegworth Valley with their Spiced Apple Juice (gold medal) and fellow start up Beardy B’s Lemonade with their Original Lemonade (bronze medal).

MARCH 2023

RYEZINE #7

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MARCH 2023

CENE MAGAZINE #26
F**D & DR*NK SPECIAL

Magazine page featuring Wheelbite pale ale and Zak's Kombucha. Includes images of colorful bottled drinks and canned beers, along with textual descriptions of the products and collaboration details.

JANUARY 2023

GROWING GREEN CASE STUDY

JULY 2022

KENT LIFE MAGAZINE

Magazine page featuring Zak of Zak's Kombucha, with sections on food news and fish & chips, including an article on kombucha making by Zak Tozer.

MAY 2022

INSIDE KENT MAGAZINE - ISSUE 121

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ISSUE - find this piece on page 180!