Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from February 2006

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from February 2006

Foodservice expectations.(from the Editor's Desk)
February 20, 2006... The National Coffee Association (NCA) is bringing the industry's leading CEOs to Boca. Since its inception, the NCA has been bringing the coffee industry together--roasters, importers, exporters and allied suppliers. This is the event where I...

Tea at risk of losing market.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
February 20, 2006... VIETNAM -- According to a report that appeared in the Vietnam Economic Times, the target for the country's tea industry in 2005 was to export 950,000 tons of tea, earning $107 million. However, it reached only $88 million. Experts say the...

1970's band, KISS, to open coffeeshop.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
February 20, 2006... U.S.A. -- The first KISS Coffeehouse will make its debut at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, Florida in the Spring. Kiss is an American rock band, very popular in the 1970's and 1980's. Brian Galvin, a devoted fan who developed the...

Second Annual eCafe Ethiopian Cooperative Coffee Competition set.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
February 20, 2006... ETHIOPIA -- The Second Annual eCafe Foundation Ethiopian Gold Cooperative Coffee Competition is set for February 20-24 at the central liquoring lab in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Judges from six countries will rate nearly 200 coffees from five...

IIM(C) to make model for Tea Board.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
February 20, 2006... INDIA -- The Tea Board of India has appointed Indian Institute of Management (Calcutta) as consultant for developing a model on consumption pattern of the beverage in the country, its chairman Basudeb Banerjee said. Banerjee told The...

Nyayo Tea Zones to build new factories.(Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation plans to build two tea factories)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... KENYA -- The Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation plans to build two tea factories this year. The East African (Nairobi) reports that the factories, one in Nandi and the other in Embu districts, are expected to ease the pressure on...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 20, 2006... February 16-18: 3rd EAFCA African Fine Coffee Conference & Exhibition. Mt. Kilimajaro, Arusha, Tanzania. Tel: (254)(0) 20 421 2225, Web: www.worldswildestcoffee.com or www.eafca.org February 24-26: Coffee Fest, Washington...

After Katrina, New Orleans slowly rebuilds coffee industry: a brief look at the efforts being taken to get New Orleans coffee businesses back on track. Larry Luxner talks to the Port of New Orleans' marketing director.(Rebuilding New Orleans)
February 20, 2006... NEW ORLEANS -- At the sprawling Dupuy storage facility, fronting Jourdan Road in a grimy industrial neighborhood east of downtown New Orleans, thousands of bags of coffee from El Salvador and Colombia sit rotting on the loading dock, their...

Central American Coffee: surviving storms and volcano eruptions: Central America's forecast can result in damaging results. The coffee industry's centerpiece is recovering from some of the worst environmental conditions this past season.(Central American Coffee & Weather)
February 20, 2006... Central America is an ecologically exotic and diverse region, geologically rimmed by the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the tectonic plates of the Caribbean basin. Due to this contrasting location, Mother Nature's undertaking can result in damaging,...

Mohlkonig: changes through 80 years: a look at the manufacturing company that was originally known as Stawert Muhlenbau GmbH & Co. KG that was founded in Hamburg, 1924 and what has helped their success through 2006.(Grinding Equipment)(Company Profile)
February 20, 2006... From a modest start in Hamburg around 80 years ago, Mahlkonig has become one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of coffee grinders and graters. The company is tightly focused on state-of-the-art technology, design and the...

Sorting out the beans: optimize your roast: coffee must be sorted--electronically and manually. Dr. Terry Mabbett reviews the concept as we search for the best bean for the best roast.(quality management of coffee industry)
February 20, 2006... Quality control by sorting is practiced right across the crop commodity spectrum and as far back as biblical times when the phrase, "separating the wheat from the chaff" was coined. Post harvest process for the coffee bean is more complicated...

Viva La difference: there are certain attributes that distinguish one company from the next. Sasa Samiac has found theirs, and has designed a formula that has assured their presence for good.(Roasting Equipment)(Company Profile)
February 20, 2006... Since 1919, Sasa Samiac has not only been building coffee roasting equipment, but also a sturdy reputation for exactness in engineering and a no-nonsense approach to the needs of its international roaster clients. The company's machines'...

Back to the future for Brazilian soluble: as a EU tariff kicks in on Brazilian soluble coffee, native industry experts plan their next moves to fight back for what is rightfully theirs.(Soluble Coffee)
February 20, 2006... Rio de Janeiro rang in the New Year hours after Brussels, but the first morning cup of normally sweet cafezinho, had an uncharacteristically bitter taste as the 9% EU tariff kicked in on Brazilian soluble coffee. As a large and highly...

Tea trends in China: after a successful China Tea Expo and upcoming legislation changes for Chinese tea in the new year, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal talked to several leaders in the field on trends and issues facing the Chinese tea scene.(China Tea)
February 20, 2006... With a view toward improving technical know-how and innovation, China is gearing up to meet the ever-increasing demands of the international tea market. Despite a difficult weather year, Chinas tea industry remains optimistic and is pushing...

Encafe: reconvenes the mission: Encafe succeeds in promoting Brazil's best.(Tradeshow Conference)
February 20, 2006... With coffee in his blood and an increased consumption in his eye, Nathan Herszkowicz, executive director of the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (ABIC), led the organization and arranged yet another successful event. This year's theme for...

Impact of flavors on the beverage industry: whether shaken, infused, dabbled or mixed, it's clear that flavor ingredients have broadened the beverage category. Innovation is a key factor for the growing beverage category, and flavorings deliver exciting new opportunities.(growth of the beverage industry)
February 20, 2006... WHEN CONSIDERING FLAVORS for coffees and teas, there are many types of applications and choices. Flavor ingredients manufacturers, also known as "flavor houses", are very different than flavored syrup companies. Both have contributed a...

The Frozen Drinks odyssey: frozen drinks are not just for coffeehouses anymore. Lattes and flavors can help improve tea sales, also.(tea and coffee are sister beverages)
February 20, 2006... FROZEN SPECIALTY DRINKS were once only a coffeehouse phenomenon, but if you are the owner of a teahouse and you haven't started serving them, they should now be on your horizon. The public's desire to have ice blended drinks of all types...

Office coffee: new challenges for an established market: Bunn Corporation's senior vice president looks at the trends and issues that face the world of office coffee--the fuel that gets work done!(cup service)
February 20, 2006... THE 2005 OUT-OF-HOME CONSUMPTION REPORT BY THE NATIONAL COFFEE ASSOCIATION STATES, "One of the biggest shifts in out-of-home consumption is occurring in the workplace. More consumers are drinking coffee in the workplace, but these consumers are...

Birth of a line: starting up a new line of coffee brewers is a daunting task. Jonathan Bell tells the story of one such company--La Piccola.(Cafe Society)
February 20, 2006... IT TAKES COURAGE TO START UP a coffee brewing machine company from scratch. The brewing machine market is such that demands are exorbitant on technical expertise, design and marketing capabilities. At the heart of such a venture, besides...

Drive-thru coffee calendar.(Product Showcase)
February 20, 2006... Counting off the days can now be a much perkier experience, with Susan McKeeth's "A Drive Thru Puget Sound's Espresso Stands." With pictures of some of the northwest sector of Washington's best standout espresso stands, McKeeth...

Traditional, yet new: organic Masala Chai.(Product Showcase)
February 20, 2006... David Rio San Francisco is cultivating the traditional Indian beverage with their spirited blend and aromatic spices. Considered an essential part of life, drinking a cup of chai daily is a standard activity in India, served throughout the day...

Coffeeberry: extracting the future of coffee.(Product Showcase)
February 20, 2006... Many have heard about the added benefits of drinking coffee: lower risk of colon cancer, decrease Parkinson's disease, aid in memory, etc. The research concludes that this is primarily due to the antioxidants present, which is the same...

Heritage print: stamping the industry.(Product Showcase)
February 20, 2006... In differentiating one coffee or tea business from the next, it is difficult to find that unique calling. Lucky for those that are stumped or confused, Heritage Prints has designed a set of framed, retro coffee prints that can be customized to...

Old Dutch's Luna launch.(Product Showcase)
February 20, 2006... Since 1950 Old Dutch International has been supplying imported giftware and housewares to retailers. Recently, the company launched three new stoneware tea sets. entitled "Luna." Along with the other sets "Saturn" and "Ariel," Luna includes a...

Swiss Guards enjoy espresso.(Jura Impressa X9 coffee brewers)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... The Swiss Guards who are responsible for the safety and security of the Pope are now enjoying freshly brewed espresso on Jura coffee brewers. The Guards are celebrating their 500th anniversary and have refurbished their location, equipping...

Cub of Excellence announces member data base search.(Trade News)
February 20, 2006... The Cup of Excellence unveiled new membership benefits and an upgrade to its website which includes a comprehensive data base search feature. The in depth data base of winning farm information compiled over the last few years will offer...

PJ's Coffee battles New Orleans wrath.(Trade News)
February 20, 2006... Specialty coffee roaster/retailer, PJ's Coffee, founded 27 years ago in New Orleans, kept its roasting facility operating through the hardships of the last three months with the help of an exceptionally dedicated roast master and his team. ...

SCAE plans Rwanda Trek.(Speciality Coffee Association of Europe)
February 20, 2006... The Speciality Coffee Association is hosting a field trip to Rwanda, April 29--May 6. Organized by the Rwanda Fine Coffees Association (RFA), the cost of the field trip is 975 Euros and includes: Six nights lodging at the Intercontinental hotel...

Frutarom names Zhu, R&D Food/Flavor Technologist.(People News)
February 20, 2006... James Zhu has joined New Jersey-based flavor manufacturer Frutarom, as R&D Food/Flavor Technologist. For the past 21 years, Zhu pursued a technical career at Symrise (formerly H&R/Florasynth), working in food applications, flavor analysis,...

New coffee consulting set-up.(People News)
February 20, 2006... Henry de Vries, the former managing director and shareholder of Paul Kaack & Co. Maschinenfabrik GmbH, Hamburg, Germany has set up German Food Tec GmbH, a consulting business to the coffee processing industry. Consulting services include:...

Hales joins Metropolitan Tea.(People News)
February 20, 2006... John Hales has joined the Canadian-based specialty tea importer, Metropolitan Tea Co., as tea master level 3. Hales has over 26 years of experience in the tea trade, working in various capacities with tea manufacturers, wholesalers and traders....

Coffee Masters name sales manager.(People News)
February 20, 2006... Coffee Masters, Inc., specialty coffee roaster in Spring Grove, Illinois, has expanded its sales team with the addition of Alan Derek. He will be responsible for leading and overseeing the overall day-to-day sales initiatives, activities and...

Dennis Acer, January 23, 2006, age 65.(Obituaries)
February 20, 2006... Dennis started his coffee career in 1972, when he joined Harry J. Acer & Company, a coffee brokering firm started by his father in 1961 in New York City. He served on the board of directors of the Green Coffee Association, as well as chairing...

Azkoyen Group's latest: Xpression.(vending machine for restaurant industry)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... The Azkoyen Group has introduced Xpression, a new, fully automatic espresso machine that aims to serve the restaurant industry on a more affordable level. The Xpression, which can produce up to 240 espresso coffees an hour, ensures that the...

Fres-co introduces the G14.(new retail coffee bag machine)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... Fres-co System USA Inc. introduces their newest retail coffee bag machine: the G14. The G14 is a compact vertical form, fill and seal machine with a fully integrated automatic finishing conveyor. The machine also incorporates the latest in...

Delta Technology launches color sorters.(Delta Technology Corp has introduced production electronic color sorters for coffee)
February 20, 2006... Delta Technology Corp. has introduced a new line of high production electronic color sorters for coffee. The new models, Iguazu-II and Penta-II, claim to provide even more production and greater sorting efficiency than the previous models. ...

Nuova Simonelli's latest.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 20, 2006... Nuova Simonelli has introduced two new machines: the Appia and the Aurelia. The Appia inherits the essential elements of an elegant design and the innovative characteristics of the hydraulic system, of the boilers and the supply groups. In...

Neuhaus Neotec offers LWM 100 for Grinding.(Neuhaus Neotec's product information)(Brief Article)
February 20, 2006... The new LWM 100 laboratory grinder from Neuhaus Neotec is an optimum machine for crushing with a narrow particle size range. Products with a hardness of up to 4 Mohs can be crushed to the required final product in a narrow pre-selectable...

Weighpack introduces the Servo-Driven "Star Auger".(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 20, 2006... Weighpack Systems has introduced the Star Auger filling machine. With a complete set of standard features, this auger offers features like servo drive, dynamic weight adjustment, viewing glass on the hopper and a touch screen. The Servo-Driven...

FKI Logistex's new S-3000CB cross-belt sorter.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 20, 2006... FKI Logistex has launched the S-3000CB cross-belt sorter. The S3000CB cross-belt sorter provides accurate, high-speed transportation and sortation of items that present difficulties during traditional sorting, such as fragile products and...