Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from August 2002

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from August 2002

A new era for Specialty Tea. (From the Editor's Desk).
August 20, 2002... The newly established Specialty Tea Institute held a launch party this summer at Ito-En, an upscale teashop in New York City. The Institute is the result of the recent merging of APTI (American Premium Tea Institute) and STAR (Specialty Tea...

First World Tea Festival in Russia. (World News).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... RUSSIA - From September 2002 until May 2003, the 1st World Tea Festival will take place in Moscow. A number of tea-related events, will beheld as part of this global occasion in order to promote the beverage. "We believe, that a global...

U.S. coffee consumption increases. (World News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2002... UNITED STATES - At its 91st annual convention the National Coffee Association (NCA) reported on the growth in the U.S. coffee market based on initial results from its 2002 National Coffee Drinking Trends. In 2002,77% of U.S. adults over 18...

Tea exports up in India. (World News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2002... INDIA -- Exports of tea from India rose almost 6% to 41.3 million kg during the first quarter of FY '02 down nearly 6% at Rs 338 crore ($69 m), the official, who did not want to be identified, said. "Exports in March 02 were 19 m kg...

Tim Hortons plans new stores each year. (World News).(in Canada)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2002... CANADA -- Tim Hortons plans to open 170 to 180 stores a year in Canada over the next several years, reported the Montreal Gazette recently. The chain, founded in Canada in 1964 but owned since 1995 by U.S. restaurateur Wendys International...

Brazil to store excess coffee. (World News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 20, 2002... BRAZIL -- Coffee growers will have $287.5 million to store up to eight million 60-kilo sacks of coffee, approved by the National Monetary Council (CMN). The resources are from the Fund for the Defense of the Coffee Economy (FunCafe) and will be...

Private label: the best kept secret in coffee and tea.
August 20, 2002... What has been around for about a century that the average consumer doesn't really even know exists? You guessed it, "private label" or "store brand" coffee and tea. Put simply, under the private label concept, the consumers sees one company's...

Mexico: actively promoting its coffee.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... International recognition for Mexican coffee as being of specialty and gourmet quality has been growing steadily in recent years. Now The Mexican Coffee Council is trying to capitalize on the achievements today, and at the recent annual...

Brewing justice: Fair Trade Certified tea in the U.S.(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... While Fair Trade Certified coffee has become the fastest growing segment of the specialty coffee industry, many in the hot beverage industry are just beginning to recognize the importance of Fair Trade for tea workers and the emerging market...

Forbes & Walker: from hammer to computer.
August 20, 2002... Is the age-old tea auction out of tune with contemporary approaches to marketing? Based on initiatives under way by Forbes & Walker in Sri Lanka, B. Sivaram suggests that it is not a case of substituting, but of supplementing, the hammer with...

What's up with syrup? (Cup Service).(flavorings for beverages)
August 20, 2002... Syrups and sauces -- you know they're not just for coffee any more. But how are the players in the industry keeping up with consumer demand for quality and variety? How are trends in the coffee industry affecting the syrup and sauce companies?...

Packaging 101. (Cup Service).
August 20, 2002... One very important accessory to coffee is the packaging. Whether it be the brown paper bag you pick up at your local roaster/retailer or the newest innovation from the top packaging company. packaging serves the purpose of holding your coffee,...

Capresso's Whole Bean Coffee. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Capresso enters the coffee category for the first time with the introduction of Capresso "Grand Aroma" premium Whole Bean Coffee, created to accompany its tine of coffeemakers, espresso machines and grinders. "We decided to expand into the...

A new Vacuum Brew. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... For the millions of Americans who crave robust, gourmet coffee but are tired of standing in line at pricey coffee shops, Applica Consumer Products, Inc. unveils its new Black & Decker InFuze Vacuum Brew which yields a premium-tasting cup of...

Starbucks white "Creme Frappuccino". (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Starbucks Coffee Company introduced North American customers to the Creme Frappuccino, a line of velvety white blended beverages. New flavors include Vanilla and Coconut Creme Frappuccino blended beverages, frosty concoctions that get their...

The buzz about Bodycoffee. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... San Francisco-based Stephka's Collection LLC Bodycoffee line of coffee-based skin care treatments beat out nearly 300 competing aromatherapy, fragrance and personal care products for top honors as the Best New Product Spring 2002 at EX*TRACTS...

Sugar Free Guava Peach Iced Tea. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Ashbys Gourmet Iced Tea has added a new Sugar Free version of its best selling flavor, Guava Peach, in response to retail and consumer demand. The new Sugar Free Guava Peach utilizes the latest in sugar substitute product development with the...

Hand-crafted teapot sets from Vietnam. (Product Showcase).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Tetsubin teapots and accessories, Stovetop Ceramic Tea Kettles and stoneware and porcelain tea-ware are all a part of the extensive Joyce Chen "Asian Collection" of tea items. this collection continues to grow with the introduction of six...

Under new direction, CubaNews doubles its size. (Trade News).(Luxner News Inc. buys and enlarges CubaNews newsletter)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... CubaNews, a monthly newsletter focusing on economic and political developments in Cuba, has been acquired from its previous publishers by Luxner News Inc., a Maryland-registered corporation. Established in 1993 by the Miami Herald...

NYBOT Exchange changes. (Trade News).(new licenses granted by Coffee, Sugar & Cocoa Exchange Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... The New York Board of Trade (NYBOT) announced recently that its Coffee, Sugar & Cocoa Exchange, Inc. (CSCE) recently approved the following: An additional coffee warehouse license for RPM Warehouse, located at 18000 Street, RD #9 in the...

Da Vinci wins "E "award. (Awards & Honors).(Da Vinci Gourmet Ltd.)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Da Vinci Gourmet, Ltd., Seattle-based baffler of flavored syrups and producer of specially sauces and confections, was recently awarded the "E" award. The award, one of approximately 26 national "E" and "E Star" awards given this year, is...

Festival celebrates Kona Coffee. (Trade News).(in Hawaii)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... The 32nd annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, an impressive week of festivities paying tribute to 174 years of the annual harvest of Kona coffee, its culture and heritage, will be held November 1-10, 2002. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival...

NASCORE heads to Portland. (Trade News).
August 20, 2002... Now in its eighth year, NASCORE 2002 Coffee and Tea Trade Show heads to Portland, Oregon. Portland Memorial Coliseum, located in the Rose Quarter Complex, will host the expo September 20-22, 2002. An exhibition; seminars, workshops and cupping...

U.S. Nutraceuticals staff promotions. (People News).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... U.S. Nutraceuticals, a Florida-based manufacturer of supercritical fluid botanical extracts, announced the promotion of two key personnel, according to the company president, Fred B. Gregg. "The promotion of Dr. Evans and Dr. Uy Nguyen adds...

Bellissimo adds staff. (People News).(Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup has hired Rhonda Kalista as its new administrative director. Kalista previously held public relations and customer service positions at Intrax Global Education Exchange, Eicon, Inc. and Rizzoli Bookstore, all of San...

New Filterfresh president. (People News).(Filterfresh Coffee Service Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Filterfresh Coffee Service Inc., a subsidiary of Van Houtte Inc., recently announced the appointment of Roger Cohen to president. Cohen most recently served as president, Filterfresh Franchise Group, LLC, in which he oversaw franchise...

Harris Tea makes changes. (People News).(gets new vice president and director of marketing)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Bruce Klodt recently joined the Harris Tea Company as vice president -- retail sales and marketing. Klodt has 25 years experience in the beverage industry, most recently director of sales -- store brands with Sara Lee Coffee and Tea...

Jitters Coffee promotes Beeson. (People News).(Chris Beeson becomes chief operating officer of Jitters Gourmet Coffee Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Jitters Gourmet Coffee and Cafe has promoted Chris Beeson to chief operating officer. Beeson started with Jitters Gourmet Coffee, Inc. as director of operations in 2000. Prior to joining Jitters, Chris Beeson was a director with Red Robin...

Grindmaster Crathco's LC-Lite Series. (Equipment & Packaging News).(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Grindmaster Crathco Systems, Inc. introduces the LC-Lite Series Liquid Concentrate Dispensers. Model LCL features an black cabinet with graphics to promote impulse sales. The compact footprint (10" wide) frees up space in crowded countertops....

Sinar AP Moisture Analyzer. (Equipment & Packaging News).(CSC Scientific Company Inc. offers unit to determine moisture content in coffee)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... The Sinar AP Moisture Analyzer is known for determining moisture content in coffee. From parchment and green bean to roasted and ground coffee, the Sinar AP allows you to determine the quality of your coffee quickly and accurately without...

Spee-Dee boosts packaging efficiency. (Equipment & Packaging News).(Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery Inc. offers auger filler)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc., recently introduced the 3500 Series Twin Belt Drive Digitronic Auger Filler System with Allen-Bradley controls. The belt-driven twin auger configuration has a profile 10" lower than standard direct drive...

Curtis G3 Alpha Decanter Brewing System. (Equipment & Packaging News).(Wilbur Curtis Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 20, 2002... The new Curtis Generation 3 Alpha Decanter Brewing System provides digital control of time, temperature, and volume. It also incorporates a Universal Control Module with a sealed digital board that keeps out the harmful effects of heat,...