Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from February 2004

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from February 2004

A special-ty show in Italy.(from the Editor's Desk)(Speciality Coffee Association of Europe)(Editorial)
February 20, 2004... It took me two taxis, two planes, one bus and one train, but I got there--to the lovely seaside resort town of Rimini, Italy, on the Adriatic Coast--in the middle of winter. And so did at least 350 other industry members, in order to attend the...

Coffee may lower risk of diabetes.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... UNITED STATES -- New research suggests that people who drink significant amounts of coffee daily have a markedly lower risk of developing diabetes, reports the Globe and Mail. The study published the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that...

Brazil's first estimate of 2004/05 crop.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
February 20, 2004... BRAZIL -- The Minister of Agriculture recently published the official first estimate of the 2004/05 Brazil coffee crop and their final estimate of the 2003/04 crop. The estimates were released by CONAB, the National Supply Company in...

Starbucks opens first store in Paris.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Grupo Vips, Starbucks Coffee International )(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... FRANCE -- Starbucks Coffee International and its joint venture partner Grupo Vips celebrated the opening of the first Starbucks store in Paris in January. The store is located in the heart of the city, at 26 Avenue de l'Opera one of Paris'...

Juan Valdez opens his own shops.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Colombian Coffee Federation)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... COLOMBIA -- The Colombian Coffee Federation plans to open 10 "Juan Valdez" gourmet coffee shops around the world this year, including one in New York City, following the success the franchise has enjoyed in Colombia, reported Reuters News...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 20, 2004... February 10-13 Rescheduled: HOFEX 2003, 10th Asian International Exhibition of Hospitality Equipment, Supplies and Technology, Food and Drink, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) 2804 1500, Fax: (852) 2528 3103, E-mail:...

Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia 2004--Singapore!
February 20, 2004... Due to the positive response from our first World Cup Asia show, we are now announcing the next Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia 2004, which will bring the leaders of the coffee and tea industries to Singapore. Professionals from all branches of the...

Temperature probes: accurately measuring the advancement of coffee roasting.
February 20, 2004... For many of us in the coffee industry, the word "probe" conjures up suppressed memories of aliens, time warps and painful medical procedures, both real and surreal. However, no tool has had as profound an effect on the advancement and growth in...

Coffee technology history highlights.(Cover Story)
February 20, 2004... The title of this article his been suggested by the editor. At face value it might appear to be a simple subject, but in fact it is not for several reasons. Technical developments do not spontaneously occur in any area at a particular time, but...

E-fulfillment proves ideal for coffee industry.
February 20, 2004... What's the first thing you think of when you hear the term "dot-com"? Bankruptcy, of course. Right on the heels of that thought follow visions of colossal amounts of venture capital swirling down the drain--of vast amounts of investors' money...

U.S. specialty tea report: Shashank Goel, chairman of the Specialty Tea Institute presented the following important data on the state of the specialty tea industry at the World Tea Forum, October 2003 in New York City.(CupService)
February 20, 2004... The past year has been very exciting for our industry. Specialty tea has been growing by leaps and bounds through the efforts of all the visionaries and entrepreneurs who have helped create this segment. From the husband and wife team who gave...

Flavor survey Part II: trends for 2004.(CupService)
February 20, 2004... Each year brings a new trend in fashion that you see everywhere you go. The same thing happens with flavors. So what will be the hottest fashions for tea and coffee for 2004? While vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut etc. may continue to be the top...

The best way to maintain your coffee bar equipment.(CupService)
February 20, 2004... There are three Primary objectives when it comes to cleaning your coffee and espresso brewing equipment sanitation taste, and equipment operation. From a customer viewpoint, I feel taste is the most important. It takes Some practice, but anyone...

The Genesis of profit calculators.(Coffee Profitability)
February 20, 2004... A few years ago we had a sales meeting at a nice hotel in midtown Manhattan that caters mostly to business travelers. Our focus as an equipment manufacturer was on reviewing and refreshing the same fundamental themes we always address: quality,...

World class cafes: World Class Cafes, a new series in Cup Service, showcases independent cafes that are unique in concept and whose proprietors are passionate about roasting and serving the finest coffees. This month, Joan Reis Nielsen visits with Monmouth Coffee Company in London.(Monmouth Coffee Company)(Interview)
February 20, 2004... Who: Monmouth Coffee Company, Anita Le Roy, owner. What: Two inspiring coffee shops plus a market stall, with highly informed staff, offering freshly roasted coffees from Central and South America, Asia, the Pacific Basin, and Africa ...

Diet Steaz.(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Coming to the rescue of health conscious dieting consumers worldwide, the Healthy Beverage Company introduces a certified organic diet drink that contains the added health benefits of green tea in the form of an all natural, low calorie dietary...

Bring the teahouse home.(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Celestial Seasonings has brewed up an innovative line of creamy, tea-based natural beverages--Teahouse Lattes and Chais. These easy-to-prepare specialty tea mixes offer consumers a delicious treat, fat free with less calories, and made of...

Republic of Tea Oil.(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... New to the West, but a mainstay in Asian cooking for generations, Imperial Republic Tea Oil provides a light and healthy new option to creating you favorite dishes. The Republic of Tea, a packer of exquisite teas and herbal blends, brings...

A tea calendar.(Products Showcase)
February 20, 2004... After the success of its 2003 version, Every Day with Tea, a boxed, page,per-day tea calendar has unveiled its 2004 version with a new improved stand. Every Day with Tea is a well-researched, page-per-day calendar with 365 days of interesting...

The new bioterrorism rules.
February 20, 2004... Staff Report The Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 implementation went into effect on December 12th, 2003 in the U.S. Here are the proposed regulations: * Prior Notice of Imported Foods: As of December 12th, 2003,...

Taste the tea! Possibly some of the most exotic teas in the world originate from a small town in Germany, where a unique supplier of specialty teas develops intriguing, amazing and outrageous fruit, herb and natural teas exclusively for tea shops.(Florapharm)
February 20, 2004... I like to go out into nature, look at, taste and smell plants," says pharmacist Georg Kroll, c.e.o. of specialist tea company Florapharm. For many years, Kroll worked as a production leader for Martin Bauer, a German company. He had a solid...

Observations on China's tea industry: Stephen Chao of Eastrise Trading Corp. recently led a small group on a trip to visit China's tea gardens in a picturesque village at the foot of Huang Mountain in Anhui province. Here, he shares his findings.
February 20, 2004... Huang Mountain is celebrated in art for its craggy cliffs and shifting clouds and also for the wonderful teas grown in the area, nurtured by the same mists that have inspired much art and poetry. Traditional houses built out of earth and topped...

CIRQUA Customized Water awarded ISO 9001:2000.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... CIRQUA Customized Water has been certified as an ISO 9001:2000-compliant company. In announcing the company's achievement, c.o.o. Martin Swanson noted, "as the provider of total water quality assurance to the foodservice industry, quality...

Swiss Water introduces Organic Cascadia Blend.(Trade News)(Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... In January 2004, Vancouver-based Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc. (SWDCC) is launching its "Quadra-Seal" brand of Organically Certified, Fair Trade Certified, shade-grown Swiss Water Process decaffeinated green coffees. The first...

Heritage Coffee Co. has relocated its sales and marketing headquarters from Montreal, Quebec to London, Ontario.(Here & There)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Heritage Coffee Co. has relocated its sales and marketing headquarters from Montreal, Quebec to London, Ontario. The new address: 97 Bessemer Road, Unit 1, London, Ontario N6E 1P9. Tel: (1)(519) 686-3620, E-mail: brian@heritage-coffee.com....

Coffee Trading Agency (CTA) has recently relocated to: Hertendreef 61, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: (32)(3) 218 66 85, Fax: (32)(3) 218 52 28, E-mail: coffee.trading.agency@skynet.be.(Here & There)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Coffee Trading Agency (CTA) has recently relocated to: Hertendreef 61, 2900 Schoten, Belgium. Tel: (32)(3) 218 66 85, Fax: (32)(3) 218 52 28, E-mail: coffee.trading.agency@skynet.be. According to Christian Meeus, the company is now representing...

El Vasco S.A., tea exporters in Argentina, is celebrating 25 years of business.(Here & There)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... El Vasco S.A., tea exporters in Argentina, is celebrating 25 years of business. Founded by Don Tomas Beitia Ajuria in 1978, he built the company's first plant at Aristobulo del Valle in 1970 and began exports to the U.S. in 1978. In 1990, sons...

The Kona Coffee & Tea Company won the Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition during the 33rd Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival.(Here & There)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... The Kona Coffee & Tea Company won the Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition during the 33rd Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival. Cupping judge John King stated, "besides the nice balance between the acidity and body, the floral fragrance set...

2004 Specialty Coffee Conference & Exhibition in Atlanta.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) will hold its 16th Annual Conference & Exhibition at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, April 23-26, 2004. The coffee event is expected to attract more than 8,000 coffee...

Rob Stephen launches consulting company.(Trade News)(Coffee Solutions)
February 20, 2004... Rob Stephen, former coffee product development and green coffee head at Dunkin Donuts, has formed a new consulting company--Coffee Solutions. Previously, Stephen was responsible for one of the largest coffee supply chains in the world. Rob...

Bucks County Coffee names two.(People News)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Bucks County Coffee Company has named Julian P. Lavers as executive vice president, wholesale division, and Michael J. Connolly as vice president, retail stores division. Both executives bring more than 30 years of senior management...

CBI appoints Reed.(People News)(Coffee Bean International Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Robert Reed has been named vice president manufacturing for Portland, Oregon-based specialty coffee roaster, Coffee Bean International. Reed spent six years in leadership roles with Gardenburger, including warehouse supervisor, production...

Ahlstrom appoints general manager.(People News)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Ahlstrom has appointed Michel Fievez general manager for its one-sided coated papers product line, taking over from Alessandro Vista, who has moved to a new position within Ahlstrom's FibreComposites division. Based at the Paris office,...

Key Technology reorganizes North American sales staff.(People News)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Key Technology, Inc. has reorganized its sales organization as part of the company's initiative to grow and continuously improve customer service and increase sales. Rodney Larson has been appointed vice president of sales & marketing. He...

Zaris promoted at Harris Tea.(People News)(Gilbert Zaris, Harris Jayanti Group, Harris Tea Co.)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2004... Gilbert Zaris has been promoted to the position of vice chairman of the Harris Jayanti Group. Zaris's new responsibilities will focus on public relations, personnel relations, new business development with all Harris Jayanti Groups' business...

Louis "Lou" Terrarosa, October 31, 2003.(Obituaries)(Green Coffee Association Inc.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 20, 2004... Louis "Lou" Terrarosa began his coffee career in the green coffee industry in 1949 with Enright Brothers. The highlight of his career was the opening of his own company, L. Terrarosa & Co., where, for several decades, he represented the U.S....

Tom Walker, November 21, 2003, age 61.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 20, 2004... Tom Walker was the vice president of marketing for the New York Board of Trade. Walker was the victim of a drowning accident in Costa Rica. A graduate of the University of Texas, Walker was a U.S. Army veteran. Professionally; he enjoyed much...

John W. Starr, December 16, 2003, age 57.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 20, 2004... John W. Starr was the vice president of worldwide marketing and managing director of international sales and marketing for the Bunn-O-Matic. Starr joined BUNN in 2000 after almost 30 years of international management and sales experience...

Portion control ground coffee dispenser keeps it fresh.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 20, 2004... Cecilware Corporation, which has just acquired Al-Len Enterprises of St. Michael, MN. is introducing the new Al-Len by Cecilware dispensers. Constructed of a stainless steel body, the bulk portion control holds up to six pounds of ground...

Single ThermoFresh a new option for gourmet coffee brewing.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 20, 2004... Bunn is expanding their growing line of BrewWISE coffee brewing systems to include the new Single ThermoFresh coffee brewer. The product offers a compact alter native, perfect for a limited counter space. Only 12 inches wide, it brews 11.4...

Curtis automatic coffee urns aim to please.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Wilbur Curtis Company Inc.)
February 20, 2004... With a simple operation and a hot-water jacket design that keeps coffee gently heated, Curtis' RU Series Urns are aiming at wide audience by offering a selection of sizes to meet all needs. Urns in the Curtis RU Series are constructed of...

A sweeter sugar dispenser.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 20, 2004... GSJ Magic, Inc. is introducing the Magic Pincho sugar dispenser, a US patented, stainless steel dispenser that delivers a portion-controlled amount of sugar simply by pressing a knob on the top of the funnel container. The device also...