Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from August 2006

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from August 2006

India's Tata Tea seeks specialty purchases overseas.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2006... INDIA -- According to a report published in the Khaleej Times, India's Tata Tea Ltd. is scouting for more acquisitions in Europe and the U.S. to strengthen its position as the world's number-two branded tea firm, stated company officials. ...

U.S. seeks to strengthen the International Coffee Organization.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2006... U.S. -- In a formal submission to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), the Bush administration hopes to revive the organizations effectiveness as the chief body for the worldwide coffee industry in the context of free markets and a...

Tea pickers ignore union's strike call.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2006... KENYA -- According to a report published in The East African Standard, tea pickers on farms owned by multinational companies, continued to work as the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) urged them to stop working. Thousands of...

Honduras coffees sold during cup of excellence auction.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2006... HONDURAS -- The 24th auction results for the Cup of Excellence was recently held in Honduras. The Cup of Excellence winners auctioned their coffees during a four hour worldwide internet auction held on the Cup of Excellence website. Bidders...

Coffee might curb alcoholic cirrhosis.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2006... U.S. -- A study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, stated that among more than 125,000 people studied for up to 22 years, coffee drinkers were less likely to be diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis. "These data support the...

6th Annual Specialty Tea Report.(Sage Group International publishes a special report)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... U.S. -- The Seattle-based Sage Group International, has released the 6th edition of the Specialty Tea Is "Hot" Report. "America's 76 million baby boomers view tea as universally friendly for the entire family. This health-conscious demographic...

Calendar.(FDi)(Calendar)
August 1, 2006... August 17-20: 6th Annual Roasters Guild Retreat, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Tel: (1)(562) 624-4100, Web: www.scaa.org September 4-6: 6th Annual Ramacafe International Coffee Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel Convention Center, Managua,...

On the road to a perfect roast, part two ... As a second part in the series on roasting, Joel Starr and Timothy Castle continue their virtual road trip as they uncover the significance in joining a community of roasters.(Roasting)
August 1, 2006... Small coffee roasters, who focus on top-tier quality, face numerous trials and tribulations that can feel as if they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Opening a business easily requires an investment of at least $100,000,...

Essence of coffee roasting: the striking thing about coffee roasting is that so much happens in a short space of time. Attempts to describe every last detail invariably turn a functional and sequential description, into a mess mired by minutiae.(Roasting)
August 1, 2006... Coffee is a classic value-added beverage crop. Mature, healthy, and intact green coffee beans appropriately washed, dried and cleaned, hold the full potential chemical arsenal for firing into good quality and tasting cupped coffee. Inside the...

The evolution of Central American coffee: the coffee trade is in constant evolution as the Central American coffee scenario revolves around the demands of the industry and the region's unique factors. Guillermo Dardano Schimmel reports on the ever-changing nature of the coffee trade in Central America, which has reshaped the way the world enjoys coffee.(Coffee Trends)
August 1, 2006... In Central America the Arabica cherries are freshly de-pulped and washed, hence their pleasant acidity, good aroma, and flavor that accentuates the blend. Nevertheless, the product has been under pressure due to the improvement of unwashed,...

Port of Houston: transporting more than coffee: in recent years, the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) has witnessed the success of their relationship with coffee, as well as some tragic setbacks, especially with the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. However, this has been possible due to some strategic planning, and Houston's own unique appeal.(U.S. Port Update)
August 1, 2006... Although Houston, Texas is known for being "Space City," it is also the home of the U.S.'s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as well as the center of the world energy in being the proprietor of the oil industry, but it...

Private labeling: is it for you?(Coffee Labeling)(Company overview)
August 1, 2006... Building a private label for your coffee company has extremely satisfying long-term rewards, not only for larger chains but smaller single store businesses. Your own brand can increase your business' value in defining your company as a unique...

Van Rees's unique tea blending system: as one of the largest global independent suppliers and distributors of tea, Van Rees is no stranger to supplying the tea industry with notable products. The company recently installed a tea blending drum and cleaning system in Colombo that is re-defining how loose leaf tea is processed in the industry.(Company Profile)
August 1, 2006... Van Rees began in 1819 as Jan van Rees & Zoon, traders in tea, who delivered their tea in parcels by hand or traveled on bicycles to customers in Holland and Germany. From these simple beginnings, the Van Rees Group has become a global tea...

Krauter Mix-es business with pleasure: Krauter Mix continues to develop some unique and exclusive blends, using strategies that are founded on the customer's individual needs. This, along with some other guidelines, allows the company to remain on top and foremost with their products.(Company Profile)(Company overview)
August 1, 2006... Although competency and safety should be in the handbook of all production companies, there are some that do not stress these finer points of business. Since 1919, however, Krauter Mix, which is managed by Christoph Mix (whose grandfather, of...

Extraordinary gala for sustainable business leaders.(Rainforest Alliance's 16th Annual Gala)
August 1, 2006... Making the world a better place is no easy task. Companies that provide sustainable products not only adhere to environmentally conscious values, but also act in accordance with regulated standards that conserve natural resources, protect the...

Giving your business a facelift: there are certain visual characteristics that distinguish one company from the next. Keith Hayward discusses how businesses are transforming their existing image that is proving to be a cost effective and beneficial way to stand apart from competitors.(cup Service)(Interview)
August 1, 2006... IF YOU COULD TRY to avoid asking yourself if your business is exactly what you thought it would be. You turned the city upside down with your powerful brand, but still find something is missing. Pressure from better-branded or national chain...

Private label tea to brand your business: as part of an ongoing series, this report will debunk the numerous concerns pertaining to private label tea and finally put to rest whether such a program is right for your business.(cup Service)
August 1, 2006... A SIGNATURE TEA BRAND is a powerful image that can add a defined value to your company, product, or service. Once staggering behind the specialty coffee market, tea is now booming in popularity as small business owners are realizing the power...

Cappuccine's new gourmet retail line.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... Since consumers just love that coffee house experience, why not serve them just that, and possibly a little more with the Cappuccine Reserve, from Cappuccine Inc. From the company that claims to have invented the first, blended ice specialty...

The chocolate fix.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... It's the sweetness and pleasure of chocolate, minus the guilt, and that's due to their quirky, eye-catching designs that will keep your mind off of that. Bloomsberry Inc.'s designers, Vanessa Kettelwell and Giles Barker, combined the taste of...

Ito En: Cafe Sepia.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... As if being one of the most prominent producers of green tea wasn't enough, Ito En has decided to enter the coffee beverage sector. With the introduction of Cafe Sepia, whose name derives from a set of sepia-toned photographs that evoke a sense...

Loose leaves ease.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... The fine taste of loose leaf, but the mess these can leave behind--can make anyone run for safety. The company, TeaSpot would like to rid you of that "blending mess" with their elegant, unique Steepware line. Dedicated simply for the fine art...

Caffe D'Amore knows best.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... A trip to the nearest coffee house is not on the top of any child's to-do list. However, with Caffe D'Amore's latest frappes, the family can now plan that relaxing, fun trip, without worrying about what to give the kids. Designed specifically...

Adagio Teas' anteadote iced tea.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... These days, consumers have to compromise healthy choice for flavor, and sometimes quite the opposite happens. Adagio Teas, however, is looking to eliminate that dispute with their latest addition to the family: Anteadote. Available in black,...

Cha Dao introducing "the true taste of tea".(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... With a defining taste and flavor, and the memorable logo of a little tea leaf falling into a cup (returning to the belief-theory of tea's creation), Cha Dao (pronounced "cha-dow") is putting up a tough fight against companies that have a loose...

Magic in a java cup.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2006... After creating a little stir and some magic, with the Health Tea Wands, the Miami-based company, Wisdom Wands, is introducing the latest coffee accessory, the Java Wand. Much like the company's Tea Wand, the Java is heat-proof and made of...

CQI launches professional accreditation for cuppers.(Trade News)
August 1, 2006... Twenty-nine individuals throughout Central America and the U.S. have successfully passed the rigorous two-day exam to become licensed Q-graders. The Q Grader Program is the first professional accreditation for cuppers and aims to help elevate...

Second Cup's chairman buys company from Cara.(Trade News)
August 1, 2006... Gabe Tsampalieros, the chairman of Canada's coffee-shop chain, "Second Cup," is buying the company from Cara Operations Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Under the proposed deal, Tsampalieros--who has also served as Cams chief...

Dunkin' Donuts' expands.(Trade News)
August 1, 2006... Dunkin' Donuts has secured commitments from both new and existing franchisees to open hundreds of new stores over the next few years in major cities. Dunkin' has already opened more than 300 new stores during its current fiscal year, with...

Importer Wakefield moves.(Trade News)
August 1, 2006... DR Wakefield, specialty coffee importers since 1970, have moved their U.K. offices to: Thompson House, 42-44 Dolben Street, London SE1 0UQ, England. Tel: (44)(20) 7202-2620. Simon Wakefield is the managing director. Other personnel...

Lofbergs Lila makes changes in purchasing.(People News)
August 1, 2006... Swedish coffee roaster, Lofbergs Lila, has expanded into markets outside of Sweden. As a result, Tony Broman has been appointed purchasing director for the entire Lofberg Coffee Group of the company. His main responsibility will be green coffee...

Cadillac names new president.(People News)
August 1, 2006... Cadillac Coffee Company has appointed Dave Davis as the companies new president. "Davis brings to us a wealth of both corporate and entrepreneurial business experience with a keen sense and ability for senior leadership and business...

Dunkin' appoints new brand officer.(People News)
August 1, 2006... Dunkin' Brands, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin" Donuts, Baskin-Robbins, and Togo's named Robert Rodriguez as Dunkin' Donuts brand officer. Rodriguez brings more than 37 years of broad-range leadership experiences and achievements...

Brewmatic names Eddison Esteban.(People News)
August 1, 2006... Brewmatic, a leading manufacturer of commercial coffee brewing equipment, has added Eddison Esteban to its management team to guide the company's strategy of building consumer awareness and increasing market share. Eddison will be...

Donna Pacheco becomes NCA's first director of administration.(National Coffee Association of the United States of America promotes Donna Schneider Pacheco)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... After five years of service to NCA, Donna Schneider Pacheco has been promoted to the new position of director of administration and assistant to the president. Pacheco takes on an expanded role after serving as executive assistant to the...

Brew Central 14-cup programmable coffeemaker.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2006... Cuisinart, manufacturer of culinary appliances, professional quality cookware, and kitchen accessories has expanded its line of high performance coffeemakers with the Brew Central 14-cup Programmable Coffeemaker. This model is company's largest...

Insulair's new EcoSmart coffee cup.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2006... Insulair, producer of patented triple-wall insulated paper cups has recently announced an environmental conscious product with the EcoSmart cup. The EcoSmart cup is the world's first insulated paper cup made with post-consumer recycled fiber,...

Nespresso Le Cube coffee machine.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2006... Nespresso, global manufacturer of coffee from the Nestle Group has introduced the Nespresso Le Cube coffee machine. The Nespresso Le Cube combines the classic coffee machine model with the company's latest technology. The architectural shape...

Continuous motion case packer for high-speed packing.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2006... Standard-Knapp, manufacturer of packaging machinery introduced the PakMore continuous motion case packer for faster and smoother packaging of bottles in a variety of industries, including soft drink, coffee, tea, food, and household products....