Finlays launches evolved extracts business, Finlays Solutions
Finlays, a leading global supplier of premium coffee, tea, botanicals and extract solutions, announced the next evolution of its extracts business, Finlays Solutions. Still part of the Finlays family, Finlays Solutions is an end-to-end beverage innovation partner offering foodservice operators, retail brands and ingredient houses expert guidance and comprehensive support to better serve a fast-moving, flavour-forward world, according to the company.
As part of the launch, Finlays Solutions unveiled a new visual identity, purpose pillars and website representing how it aims to blend tradition with innovation to develop market-changing products.
“Today marks a meaningful step forward for our business and our partners in the beverage industry. With the launch of Finlays Solutions, we’re bringing together proven scientific expertise and a customer-first approach to help brands solve real-world challenges. Our goal is simple: to deliver beverage solutions that are not only innovative but commercially viable products your consumers will love and your business can count on,” said Charley Snell, chief executive officer of Finlays Solutions. “Our hands-on team of experts is at the cutting edge of beverage development, leveraging deep scientific knowledge, advanced technology, consumer insights and creative problem-solving to deliver beverage solutions that stand out in today’s dynamic market.”
Finlays Solutions is guided by Finlays’ purpose to empower customers to create a world where every sip brings joy. Finlays Solutions will support this approach with three new strategic pillars emphasising its sharper focus and unparalleled capabilities, the company says:
- A customer-first mindset: A customer-first mindset drives Finlays Solutions to ensure mutual success through dedicated partnership fueled by transparency, honest and integrity, according to the company.
- Quality products: From inception, to development, testing and packaging, Finlays Solutions intends to engineer products that exceed flavour ambitions, while ensuring product availability with a closely monitored supply chain.
- Deep expertise with a modern flair: Backed by decades of experience, the company blends technology, industry knowledge, consumer insights with the intention of producing exceptional, market-changing products.
With PhD-level scientists offering a broad skill set, world-class beverage labs and advanced technologies, Finlays Solutions says it’s equipped to tailor products and packaging solutions to customer needs. The company’s Analytical Research Center maps flavour profiles and preferences, enabling customers to evaluate products and predictively size consumer appeal.
“Finlays Solutions represents a renewed promise to walk alongside our customers from concept to cup,” said Allison Cash, chief commercial officer of Finlays Solutions. “This transformation reflects the evolving beverage landscape. With enhanced capabilities, streamlined processes, and bold new approaches, Finlays Solutions is engineered to help customers introduce products that stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”
Finlays Solutions will debut during the National Restaurant Association Show taking place 17-20 May, 2025. Attendees can meet with Finlays Solutions at booth 13149 in the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, or learn more about how Finlays Solutions brings tailored beverage solutions to Retail or QSR at finlays-solutions.com.
