Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from August 2008

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from August 2008

Recession blues or not.(from the Editor's Desk)
August 1, 2008... If you believe, it will happen. Am I spouting blind optimism, nonsense or common sense? If the U.S. is in a recession, what will happen to the American tea and coffee industries? Coffee and tea products are still loss leaders in supermarkets,...

Export units allowed to sell more "instant tea" locally.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2008... NEW DELHI -- In a boost to the domestic tea vending industry, the Indian government has allowed export-oriented units (EoUs) to sell more "instant tea" in the domestic market to meet the growing demand in the country. There is a strong demand...

New coffee brand to boost farmers' income.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2008... ADDIS ABABA -- The Ethiopian government launched a new coffee brand with a view to boost income of the country's 15 million coffee farmers. The launch is seen as an innovative and radical new brand management program intended by the government...

India's increased tea exports to Egypt.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
August 1, 2008... EGYPT -- The country's existing tea production at 945 million kg (mkg) annually is likely to remain unchanged but the country's export of tea to Egypt may increase from 5 mkg in 2007 to 8 to 10 mkg this year. Since no fresh land is being...

Tea & Coffee World Cup/ASIA, Hyderabad update.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... HYDERABAD -- As November is quickly approaching, we are gearing up and getting ready for Tea & Coffee World Cup/ASIA taking place on November 20-22 in Hyderabad, India at the HITEX Convention Center, Hall 1. With more symposiums and events...

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... August 20-22: Northeast Region Roasters Retreat Ashlawn Farm, Lyme, Connecticut Tel: +1(203) 820-9434 E-mail: donny@rauscoffee.com September 1-3: VIII Ramacafe 2008 International Coffee Conference, Nicaragua ...

What's in a name? The importance in naming your company: if you "can't judge a book by its cover," then what about its title? When it comes to your coffee business, finding the right name can be more important than one would think.(Name Game)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ensuring a business' success requires making a series of difficult decisions and critical choices. What quality product will you present? How affordable will that product be? These are all questions that must be...

Standing out while blending in: blending has come a long way from the times when Moka-Java was the only option. At the time when coffee was beginning its propagation across the planet, these first two growing origins were all the Europeans had to work with, and thus created the first blend.(Roasting & Blending)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This original blend of coffees from the ports of Moka in Yemen and Java in Indonesia has endured the test of time, and can still be found on the offering lists of nearly every roaster. But the current options for...

90 years young: the evolution of Lilla: in a world that is ever-changing and making great innovative leaps as the years pass, a 90th anniversary is one that signifies a company's ability to continuously evolve with its surroundings and should be recognized for its achievements.(Company Profile)(Company overview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lilla, Brazil's largest coffee equipment manufacturer, established itself in 1918, a year that is marked with other innovations such as the stainless steel thermos bottle and the phonograph cartridge. But, oddly...

Green coffee; alternative packaging, transport and storage: a survey of causes, concerns and options for the coffee zealot.(Transport & Storage)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For decades, green coffee has been shipped via the same method: bagged in jute and ocean freighted to the importer. Some schemes that improve efficiency and quality have been adopted in some cases, but these have...

Mold and mycotoxin contamination of tea: contamination of processed tea with fungal mold and mycotoxins is not something that immediately springs to mind in the same way as for coffee. But risk is there and potentially wider due to the spectrum of plant ingredients used in herbal and medicinal teas, as well as Camellia sinensis for black and green tea.(Tea Contamination)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mycotoxin contamination of coffee by Ochratoxin A is a huge potential problem, though relatively straightforward. Commercial coffee uses beans from Coffea Arabica or Coffea robusta, two species with a correspondingly...

RTDs: from concept to consumption! Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages are taking the market by storm and it is no exception within the tea industry. From flavor concept to design and packaging, there are many steps to complete before the drink reaches the consumer.(Ready to Drink)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is evident that RTD selections are popular when one walks into a convenience store. Most of the time an entire wall is dedicated to refrigerators filled with these beverages whether it is soda, juice, energy...

2008 Tea & Coffee World Cup/ASIA: exhibition & symposium.(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hitex Exhibition Center--Hall 1 November 20-22, 2008 * www.tcworldcup.com/hyderabad HYDERABAD, INDIA This year's Tea & Coffee World Cup/ASIA is being held in Hyderabad, India. It will take place November...

Retailer profile: Tea Gschwendner--a German Tea Company with Chicago flair: proving tea's international following, TeaGschwender successfully made the transformation from European tea shop to American phenomenon. Charles Cain, director of operations tells us of the strategies and passion behind the international tea empire.(Specialty news)(Interview)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Staff Report T & C: How did you begin? Charles Cain: Our passion for tea began in 1978 when Albert Gschwendner opened a small, family tea shop in Trier, Germany. His goal was simple: to share the finest teas...

Book review: tea parties with a Celtic touch.(Product Showcase)(Brief article)(Book review)
August 1, 2008... "Celtic Teas with Friends: Teatime Traditions from Cornwall, Ireland, Scotland & Wales," written by Elizabeth Knight, is available through Benjamin Press. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Did you know the Scots invented the tearoom? Many long...

Braswell's "Special Teas".(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2008... Braswell Food Company, a producer of specialty and gourmet condiments, introduced Braswell's Select Special Teas. Made with all natural and/or organic ingredients and packaged in reusable European glassware, Braswell's ready-to-drink Special...

The China Tea Tour.(Product Showcase)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Sponsored by World Tea Tours, the China Tea Tour, Tracing the Silk Road provides a tea-themed adventure. Guided by tea experts, travel across China to the most important tea areas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The tour takes place July 5-25,...

Coffeenies.(Product Showcase)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Coffeenies are a new character property available for licensing. These come in plush pals, magnets, key chains and more. Each Coffeenie is shaped like a coffee bean and is scented with coffee fragrances. There are over 20 different Coffeenie...

Te teas.(Product Showcase)
August 1, 2008... Te teas has introduced new blossom teas. These white teas contain handcrafted rosettes of Silver Needle white tea and flowers, which unfold and can be reinfused. There are four new flavors being produced; Snowy Pearls, Jasmine Dream, Lily...

Premier's Tea Ltd. distributes in North America.(Trade News)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Premier's Tea Ltd, located in Kolkata, India, opened its distribution network of specialty Indian teas, both natural and organically grown, as well a wide range of flavored teas in North America, by opening Premier's Tea North America Ltd....

The world bids for the best of Guatemalan coffees: sets new record price for Cup of Excellence.(Trade News)
August 1, 2008... Demand for top-quality Guatemalan coffees drove this year's Cup of Excellence competition to new heights, as the auction broke the top price ever received for a Cup of Excellence coffee. In addition to smashing the previous record, the...

Glatfelter's response to abaca fiber shortages.(Trade News)
August 1, 2008... Raw material delivery issues in recent months affected tea and coffee filter paper availability. These shortages have affected all major long fiber filter producers in the industry. Despite Glatfelter's better positioning with their pulping...

Coffee Kids 20th Anniversary Dinner fundraising.(Trade News)(Specialty Coffee Association of America)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Coffee Kids 20th Anniversary Dinner celebration raised almost $100,000 for coffee-farming families. Over 240 people attended the event held during the SCAA's Conference & Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Retiring Founder Bill Fishbein...

Coffee Quality Institute and Rainforest Alliance sign MOU.(Trade News)
August 1, 2008... The Coffee Quality Institute and the Rainforest Alliance signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), entering into a partnership to jointly expand the value and volume of high-quality Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee. The purpose of the...

Rombouts Coffee's new management.(People News)
August 1, 2008... Rombouts Coffee GB Ltd, one of the UK's suppliers of quality roast and ground coffees, has announced details of its new management team who aim to re-establish Rombouts coffee as a leading force in the UK catering market. This follows Koffie F...

Lavazza North America reorganizes AFH Division.(People News)
August 1, 2008... The North American subsidiary of Lavazza has restructured its Away from Home (AFH) Division in the U.S., and appointed Robert Coco its director. Coco, a 27-year coffee industry veteran, joined Lavazza in 2003 and has worked to bring...

Rawdon joins Hearthware Home Products.(People News)
August 1, 2008... Michael Rawdon has joined Hearthware Home Products in the newly created position of senior vice president of sales and marketing. His responsibilities will include management of the sales force, product development, packaging and promotion for...

Manuel Joseph Rosen, May 11, 2008, age 86.(Obituaries)
August 1, 2008... Manny worked for MJB Coffee/Hills Brothers/Nestle for 42 years. During that time he was a dedicated member of the Pacific Coast Coffee Association, giving of his time and energy to serve the coffee industry on countless boards and committees of...

Richard Kendall Chapman, May 19, 2008, age 80.(Obituaries)
August 1, 2008... Richard was a keen coffee taster for family-owned Folgers Coffee Company; then general manager of the Marcel S. Garrigues Company. He also served on The Pacific Coast Coffee Association board of directors in 1969 and 1970. He was born in...

Joachim Herz, May 31, 2008, age 66.(Obituaries)
August 1, 2008... Joachim Herz, one of the owners of German coffee roaster/retailer Tchibo and one of the world's 500 richest people, has died in a swimming accident in Atlanta. A boat struck Herz. The collision was an accident. According to Forbes, Herz's...

New Bio-Kiss Travel Plug.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AttPlay Solutions of California recently introduced the next generation of spill preventing plugs and seals for disposable travel cup lids. The Coffee Kiss Travel Plug will be manufactured in biodegradable form....

Boyds Coffee next generation of brewing equipment.(Equipment & Packaging News)
August 1, 2008... The Coffee Profiler, a new brewer from Boyds Coffee Company can brew up to 250 different coffee profiles (or recipes), with operation as simple a pushing a button. Initially available only to Boyd Coffee Company customers west of the...

Probat's revamped Probatone shop roasters.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The new models of the shop roaster family are designed for three different batch sizes: beginning with the Probatone 5 with a 5-kilo batch, sizes move up to the Probatone 12 and the Probatone 25 for 25 kilos. The new generation also has...

Sanitary bulk bag unloading system.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Flexicon Corp.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Sanitary Bulk Bag Unloading System from Flexicon eliminates dust during untying, discharging, retying, collapse and removal of bags while allowing thorough wash down. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The unloader, model BFC-F-X, is equipped...