Sugimoto Tea Company is now on Knowde

SAN JOSE, CA – AUGUST 30, 2023 – Family-run Japanese tea producer Sugimoto Tea Company has launched a storefront on Knowde, the leading digital customer experience platform for ingredients, polymers, and chemicals.

Since 1946, Sugimoto Tea Company has produced a wide range of authentic Japanese green teas, including matcha and sencha. In addition to its retail line of teas available at select specialty grocery stores throughout the U.S., the company serves the wholesale market and food and beverage companies throughout the world with a wide range of Japanese teas as ingredients.

“In the food and beverage industry, it’s important to meet formulators, food scientists, and buyers where they are in the marketplace, and increasingly, that’s online. Our Knowde storefront gives us new tools to reach customers more effectively, engage with them, and help them fast-track innovation and improve efficiency,” said Gavin Olivas, Account Manager for Sugimoto Tea Company. 

With Knowde, formulators, food scientists, and procurement teams can search for Sugimoto Tea Company products, request documents, order samples, receive quotes, and access experts who can answer technical questions. Sign-up is always free for R&D and procurement professionals at www.knowde.com.

“Companies that embrace innovation like Sugimoto Tea Company recognize the value that Knowde can provide,” said Dan Haas, Chief Commercial Officer for Knowde. “By opening the door to new markets and customers, suppliers can unlock new revenue streams and create sustainable paths to growth.”

Knowde offers sellers the technology they need to move online quickly to get in front of their target buyers, and advanced analytics to inform data-driven decision making. Suppliers interested in having a storefront on Knowde can contact Haas at dan@knowde.com.

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About Sugimoto Tea Company

Sugimoto Tea Company produces a wide range of Japanese green teas including matcha and many certified Organic teas. Our 100% natural portfolio includes a spectrum of grades of matcha and other green tea powders, as well as loose leaf teas, which can boost antioxidant levels, fiber, and flavor. Tea also acts as a natural green or brown coloring agent.

Sugimoto Tea Company is focused on generating sustainable value. All of our teas come from farms we have personal relationships with in Japan, ensuring their traceability and sustainable origin. For more information, visit https://www.sugimotousa.com.

About Knowde

Knowde is the digital customer experience platform designed specifically for the ingredient, polymer, and chemical industries. Over 8,000 of the world’s largest suppliers and distributors trust Knowde to accelerate their digital transformation and drive business growth. Knowde’s software unlocks the power of product data, allowing businesses to enable their internal teams, power their internal tools, deliver amazing customer experiences on their websites, and expand their reach by listing their products on the industry’s largest marketplace. Knowde is backed by top-tier investors, including Coatue, Sequoia Capital, Refactor Capital, Bee Partners, Cantos Ventures, Sound Ventures, TQ Ventures, K5 Global, Mantis VC, Knollwood, 8VC, and FJ Labs. For more information, visit www.knowde.com.

Knowde media contact: John Schmidt, john.schmidt@knowde.com