Thiago Cunha is a Chemical Engineer, master’s in biotechnology, and PhD candidate in Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil. He works as a researcher and international consultant specializing in kombucha and fermented beverages, having advised more than 100 factories across Brazil, Europe, and Latin America. Thiago is the founder and technical coordinator of LABKOM Assessoria e Serviços, a leading consultancy firm dedicated to the kombucha sector. He actively participates in the working group responsible for updating IN41/2019, the pioneering legislation that regulates kombucha in Brazil. He is also the inventor of a groundbreaking patent focused on sensory standardization between batches, ensuring product quality control and consistency. Thiago has been a speaker, judge, and collaborator at major events such as CONAKOM, the Brazil Kombucha Cup, the Latin American Kombucha Cup, and the International Fermented Beverages Cup. Recognized for combining scientific rigor with practical innovation, his mission is to foster global growth, quality, and innovation in the kombucha industry.
Thiago Cunha
