Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from April 2004

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from April 2004

Industry pro's flock to NCA.(from the Editor's Desk)(National Coffee Association Convention)
April 20, 2004... About 400 industry members attended the 93rd annual National Coffee Association Convention in California in March. Most conspicuous were the numerous NGO and coffee organizations banding together to apply sustainable strategies for the producer...

Ready-to-drink segment boosting overall sales in tea market, says study.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... UNITED STATES -- Increased sales in the ready-to-drink tea segment, spurred on by products like green tea, known for its low caffeine and high levels of immune system-boosting antioxidants, are helping the U.S. tea market recover from sluggish...

Majority of U.S. coffeehouses independent.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
April 20, 2004... UNITED STATES -- According to MINTEL, sales through U.S. coffeehouses grew 77% since 1998 to reach $6.9 billion in 2003. The number of coffeehouses now exceeds 17,000. Primary factors driving this growth include the increased perception that...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 20, 2004... April 20-23 FHA 2004, Singapore Expo, Singapore. Tel: (65) 6233 8638, Fax: (65) 6835 3040, E-mail: sue@sesallworld.com, Web site: www.foodnhotelasia.com April 23-24 7th Annual Specialty Tea Institute, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta...

Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia 2004--Singapore!
April 20, 2004... Singapore is set to become the center of attention for the world of tea and coffee in October when the 2004 Tea & Coffee World Cup exhibition and conference lands in Asia's progressive and dynamic commercial and business hub from October 10-12....

Ethiopia takes control of its coffee.
April 20, 2004... When you next drink a cup of Ethiopian coffee remember the person who grew the beans, for you are now more likely to know precisely where it comes from. Up to now it has been impossible to know whose beans have gone into the sack, which arrives...

Growing coffee in Australia.
April 20, 2004... Australia is not a world coffee producer--but it does produce coffee and, according to some coffee farmers, is on the verge of coming a specialty coffee producer. Australia imports around 50,000 tons of coffee a year. It produces approximately...

Anticipating the future of specialty coffee.(Coffee culture meets viticulture)
April 20, 2004... Having grown up in a small farming community in eastern Washington State, the importance of a strong bond between consumers and producers is ingrained. My hometown hosts an annual "Farmer--Consumer Awareness Day", in which the town's residents...

Just think what $87 billion could do for coffee!
April 20, 2004... Last fall, President Bush convinced Congress to spend $87 billion of taxpayers' money to rebuild Iraq. This headline, in the midst of other world crises, was stunning. If the U.S. is willing to spend billions on the restoration of a small, but...

The big picture for sustainable coffee.
April 20, 2004... Since the first Sustainable Coffee Congress held its meeting in Washington, D.C., the goals for sustainable coffee have broadened and permeated international business and lifestyles. In 1996 and during those first years after that initial...

Making a difference between Colombia and the U.S. with a Coffee Relationship Partnership.
April 20, 2004... Since 2001, three North American specialty coffee roasters: Bucks County Coffee, Timothy's World Coffee, and Community Coffee Co, have been quietly but methodically making the difference to consumers in North America and to growers in Colombia...

A chat with David Griswold.(Interview)
April 20, 2004... David Griswold, founder of Sustainable Harvest Coffee Company and the current president of the Specialty Coffee Association of America, is coming to the end of his term in office. He took some time from his busy schedule to sit down with...

Coffee on-demand is on the move.
April 20, 2004... The Italians have a saying about coffee: "the taste is best when you wait for the coffee, rather than the coffee waits for you." This simple statement is ample justification for Italy's love of espresso. All over Italy, hundreds of thousands of...

Private label: a money maker.
April 20, 2004... Private Label is a no--brainer for most established roasting companies, especially if it's business that comes to them unsolicited. Every roaster has bills to pay and almost every roaster has extra production capacity they can squeeze out of...

Topsy turvy a coffee world upside down.
April 20, 2004... A friend noted recently that poppy cultivation is up because coffee prices are down. I'm not exactly sure where she got her information, but it is unsettling even if all there is in the glib statement is a single bean of truth. My friend was...

The royal treatment: these days, luxury hotels are offering much more than just your basic pots of coffee and teabags.
April 20, 2004... If you want to feel extra special during your stay at a luxury hotel, many hotels are now offering special services that are showing that customers enjoy a little more when it comes to their hot beverage selection. Here, a sampling of some of...

Tea is tops for healthy Canadians: a report by the Tea Association of Canada.
April 20, 2004... Canadians' interest for healthier foods appears to be influencing their choice of beverage. Just under half of Canadians (41%) agree that an important benefit of drinking tea is that it is "good for your health". Although there are regional...

Training the barista in tea.
April 20, 2004... The most important person selling your tea in a retail setting is the barista, it is the barista who comes face-to-face with the customer; they answer questions, facilitate purchases, and prepare beverages. No matter how impressive your tea...

The role of advertising in the tea trade.
April 20, 2004... The battle for stomach-share of beverage continues, and gains momentum. New non-tea products are promoted, such as carbonated fruit mice drinks, which seem directed at young people, the next generation the tea trade must encompass. Older...

Green Mountain coffee roasters: doing well by doing good.(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
April 20, 2004... We are an association of 125 members and right now we are going through a crisis." The spokesman for the Asociacion del Baluarte in the San Marcos region of Guatemala speaks in Spanish to the small group from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. It...

Dunkin' Donuts and Espresso: a profitable pairing?(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
April 20, 2004... Jon Luther, chief executive of Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants, aimed for Dunkin' Donuts to "demystify'" cappuccinos and lattes for consumers, who may otherwise be put off by pricey java joints. He wasn't just being glib. Dunkin'...

Behind the Barista: advanced beverage making.(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
April 20, 2004... A barista is an artist, salesperson, Coffee expert, and exceptionally quick on the uptake. Becoming a barista takes practice. Becoming a professional barista takes skill and ongoing training, The expertise of a barista can make or break any...

Dressing up your tabletop.(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
April 20, 2004... The things we put on our tables represent us whether it's at home or in a coffeehouse They represent our vision of a good time and of good taste, and they also draw those taste is similar toward us and, of course, they may serve to alienate...

15 golden tips for the coffee retailer: David J. Morris serves as a brand development coach to dozens of retail coffee companies from coast to coast and has been dubbed "America's Specialty Coffee Brand Coach".(Cup service: the beverage service & retail resource)
April 20, 2004... For over 12 years my specialty coffee micro roasting company has partnered with retail customers coast-to-coast to profitably build their brand. Over a decade ago we realized that we had to be far more than just a roasted bean supplier to make...

Goodness Gracie, these cookies are great!(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Goodness Gracie Gourmet makes crispy, crunchy decadent, delicious Heavenly Toffee Cookies. A delightful and daringly different treat, you may ask yourself, are these a cookie or a candy? You decide! But beware--once you open a bag and take the...

Madelaine's Chocolate Truffles.(Confection Showcase)
April 20, 2004... Chocolate and coffee lovers alike will adore Madelaine's new Coffee Truffle Cups. These rich milk chocolate cups are filled with a dark espresso coffee truffle center. Delivered in three clear acetate tubs with 40 pieces in each tub. ...

Hawaii Roaster's covers Kona Coffee ... with chocolate.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Hawaii Roasters, supplier of 100% Kona and 100% Hawaiian coffees offers chocolate-covered Kona coffee beans, a great afternoon pick-me-up! 100% Kona peaberry is enrobed in small batches of semi-sweet & milk Guittard chocolates. The smoothness...

Fetch your dog a Petpuccino.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... What makes PetPuccino Gourmet Pet Treats so distinctive is that they look healthy and smell great. Each individual treat comes packed with nutrients. It's like giving your pet a shot of vitamins and minerals in every bite! PetPuccino...

The Coffee Lover's Chocolate.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... The San Francisco Chocolate Factory has introduced The Coffee Lover's Chocolates--large milk chocolate drops packaged in three tins, each tin containing drops with different cocoa and milk combinations: 30%, 32%, and 38% cocoa content. "One of...

More sumptuous Scharffen Berger Chocolate unveiled.(Confection Showcase)
April 20, 2004... Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker has introduced four new products to its line of chocolate: sweetened natural cocoa powder and three varieties of chocolate covered confections: ginger, cacao nibs and coffee beans. Scharffen Berger...

Be--Boppin' good!(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Be-Bop Biscotti is hand-crafted and gourmet, as well as artistically designed. The line includes 19 original flavors ranging from Creme de Menthe Chip to Hazelnut Zebra, but good old Almond is available as well for more simple palates. All of...

Cape Cod's marries chocolate and fruit.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Cape Cod provisions, manufacturers of chocolate covered fruits introduce Harvest Sweets Fruit Truffles. Captivatingly packaged, these treats have silky-smooth ganache centers of pureed fruit, fresh cream and cocoa butter, surrounded with...

Salton, Colombian Coffee Federation and Rossi develop home brewer.(Trade News)
April 20, 2004... The Colombian Coffee Federation and Italian manufacturer Rossi Corporation SRL have agreed to enter into a joint venture to produce a cup-by-cup home coffee maker featuring specialty Colombian coffees. The new venture marks the first time a...

Cupping & roasting workshops.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Intensive workshops in coffee cupping and roasting will be offered this spring by well-known coffee writers and consultants Kenneth Davids and Willem Boot. The workshops will be held at the Boot Coffee laboratory and training center in Mill...

Howell's new venture.(Trade News)(a new coffee brand)
April 20, 2004... George H. Howell, founder of The Coffee Connection, Boston's legendary coffee chain, has launched Terroir, an elite brand targeted at connoisseurs of the bean. Terroir is the first branded coffee from GHH Select LLC, Howell's new venture...

HVA Group joins Misty Mountains creating new tea firm.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... The HVA Group has agreed to become the exporting and marketing branch of Misty Mountains Holdings Limited (Misty Mountains), operating as Heladiv Fine Tea (Pvt) Ltd (Heladiv). Misty Mountains targets the production and sale of environmentally...

Barnie's to open in China.(Trade News)(Barnie's Coffee and Tea Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Orlando-based Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company, Inc. announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement that will result in the opening of Barnie's Coffee & Tea stores throughout China. Under the agreement, which was inked with U.S.--China...

Honduras to join the Cup of Excellence program.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... The Alliance For Coffee Excellence, Inc. (ACE), the United States nonprofit corporation that owns the Cup of Excellence program recently announced plans to add Honduras to the list of countries holding a competition and auction in 2004....

Coffee fest wows Washington, D.C. & eastern U.S.(Trade News)
April 20, 2004... The specialty coffee industry in the eastern United States is thriving, if attendance at Coffee Fest Washington D.C. is any indication. Held March 19-21, 2004, at the new Washington, D.C. Convention Center, the show boasted over 1,700 coffee...

Correction.(Trade News)(Correction Notice)
April 20, 2004... In the March issue, an advertisement for Universal Commodities was listed with an old email address. Their correct email address is: universaltea@uctt.com.

Neumann's soluble business ReGroups.(People News: Neumann Kaffee Gruppe )(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... The Neumann Kaffee Gruppe has been active in soluble coffee and related products since 1978. The company's two operations dealing with these products have been Instant Produkte Ihnen Handelsges mbH in Hamburg, Germany, and Rothfos Corporation...

Teeccino Caffe names.(People News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Teeccino Caffe has appointed Robert Tepper, president of Sunrise Brand Management, as national sales manager for natural and specialty foods. Tepper and his team of three territory managers will manage the brand Teechino Caffeine-Free Herbal...

Monin appointments.(People News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Monin Gourmet Flavorings, manufacturers of flavored syrups, have named David Callahan national accounts director. He formerly served as national accounts sales manager at Unilever Bestfoods. Anthony Munoz also joins Monin as eastern regional...

Red Diamond promotions.(People News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Red Diamond Coffee & Tea, tea and coffee manufacturers located in Birmingham, Alabama, have made the following promotions: Sherman S. Pitts has been named vice president finance and c.f.o.; Paul L. Johnson has been named vice president coffee...

Wright joins Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.(People News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Lisa Wright joins the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, specialty coffee and tea retailer, as senior manager of marketing. Wright brings 11 years of experience in advertising, brand development and marketing to the position. She will be responsible for...

Kauai names Soares.(People News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Donn Soares has been promoted to general manager of Kauai Coffee Co., Inc. the largest coffee estate in Hawaii and the U.S. He will be assuming responsibility for all operating and marketing functions, said Kauai Coffee president Frank Kiger....

Waldyr Hernandes Ariano, January 8, 2004, Age 64.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
April 20, 2004... The former commercial director of Comercial Industrial Branco Pores de Cafe Ltda in Brazil, Ariano began his coffee career at the age of 19 working at a coffee machine in the city of Mandaguacu. From 1959-1968, he worked at green coffee...

Paul Shaw, February 28, 2004, age 70.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
April 20, 2004... Paul Shaw began his coffee career in the San Francisco Bay area in 1966, as the general manager of the Caswell Coffee Company. In 1970, he started Paul Shaw Coffee Company until 1988 when he sold his business to Hills Brothers Coffee. He...

The latest source for replacement burrs.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Modern Process Equipment Corporation is launching CoffeeBurrs.com, a new web domain that will provide high quality yet low-cost grinding burrs Fur most available commercial coffee grinders. MPE will be incorporating their "Platinum" burr...

A unique monobloc machine.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... The IMA CL123 is the only monobloc machine in the world that packages coffee, herbs and barley in pods in a modified atmosphere with controlled temperature that then heat-seals them in envelopes. The flexibility of the machine allows for a...

The art of Spression.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Azkoyen Industrial S.A.)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Azkoyen Industrial, S.A. is introducing the Spression, a superautomatic espresso machine for hotels and restaurants. The Spression comes in three versions: the Zafiro, the Nuit and the Dolce, all of which have different color combinations. The...

A winning ComBi-nation.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Animo's new ComBi-line offers equipment for producing a large quantity fof coffee and tea in a short a period of time. The range is from 240 to no less than 720 cups (90 litres) per hour. The line's equipment consists of a combination of...

Cablevey's conveyor technology.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Cablevey, a manufacturer of Tubular Conveyers, has completed independent testing that compares the degradation of roasted whole coffee beans created by various transfer systems. The data found that there is a reduction in breakage of roasted...

Boyd gets a new look.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Boyd Coffee Packages are getting a new look with satin matte finish films designed by Curwood, Inc. The films will give the packaging a richer look, with a reverse printed design. Curwood's three-ply construction protects printed graphics...

New non-chemical water treatment systems.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Scale Free International)(Brief Article)
April 20, 2004... Scale Free International is introducing two new patented systems: the "Scale Defender" and the "Tower Defender." The systems eliminate the need for chemicals in boilers, cooling towers, chillers and heat exchangers. Scale Free...