Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from February 2008

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from February 2008

Hellos and goodbyes.(from the Editor's Desk)(Editorial)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Business entrepreneur and TV reality series producer, Donald Trump isn't the only person to say, "You're fired!" It's a sentence we all hate to utter. We don't hate it because we then have to start the hiring process all over again, but because...

Starbucks restores Schultz--shares up most since 2006.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
February 1, 2008... UNITED STATES -- Howard Schultz was peddling a unique idea when he turned a Seattle coffee-bean roaster into a chain of U.S. cafes called Starbucks Corp. Now he is returning to lead a company battered by the competitive landscape it created....

South Asian tea workers call for International Tea Day.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
February 1, 2008... SOUTH ASIA -- A group of workers, small growers and trade unionists states last month that they were launching a campaign urging governments, the UN, ILO and other international agencies to declare December 15th as International Tea Day. ...

Kona coffee targets Japan market with touristic efforts.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
February 1, 2008... JAPAN -- Hawaii's Kona coffee industry is trying to attract Japanese consumers with special touristic tours. The Hawaii County Research and Development Department helped produce a Japanese edition of the self-guided Kona Coffee Country Driving...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... February 14-16: 5th African Fine Coffee Conference & Exhibition (EAFCA), Kampala, Uganda Tel: +(0256) (0) 41269140 E-mail: secretariat@eafca.org, Web: www.africanfinestcoffee.com February 15-17: Coffee Fest Washington, D.C. ...

Treat your roasting apprentice well: molding a skilled roaster is an ardurous journey. Phil Beattie helps the roaster implement the process.(Roasting)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At some point as a roaster you will, hopefully, have the pleasure of not being able to keep up with your company's roasting demands. Sometimes it may be hard to admit, but the workload and requirements of maintaining...

An exclusive interview with Andrea Illy: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal sat with Andrea Illy, CEO of illycaffe to discover what's brewing with the company.(Brazil)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tea & Coffee Trade Journal: In today's coffee world there are a number of seminars, trade fairs and conferences. Among these happenings, are there some events that illycaffe believes they need to be present for...

The Coffee Company: Amsterdam, Holland, The Netherlands: with its unique business model, vision, hard work and enthusiasm, The Coffee Company, has helped evolve the endeavors of the coffee business for the past 25 years.(Bar/Cafe)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dutch have both a long history with coffee and the advancement of its production and commercialization. For example, in "The Book of Coffee" by Francesco and Riccardo Illy, the Dutch are credited with the...

Three-into-one for Asia: popular throughout Asia the term '3-in-1' is increasingly scarce as you move in the European coffee market. This idea couples soluble coffee with various additivites to emulate specialty drinks akin to those reserved for the higher and mightier R&G Arabica coffees that are becoming quite the indigenous product.(Soluble Coffee)(Industry overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everyone is familiar with the old adage "two into one won't go," but soluble coffee that is pre-mixed and pre-packaged with refined sugar and nondairy creamer shows that "three-into-one" certainly does work and...

A Rocky Mountain jewel: Retailer of the Month: the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse: offering cuisine from almost as many origins as its tea, the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is an astoundingly authentic experience. With an idyllic setting, set amidst a rose garden and painted dining room, owner Sara Martinelli succeeds in delivering a cup of tea worth savoring.(Specialty news)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Staff Report T&C: How long have you been in business? Sara Martinelli: We opened in 1998, so almost 10 years. T&C: How did you begin? SM: The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse was a gift to the City of...

Annual flavors survey: Part II: the flavor industry is more than trendy tastes and designer drinks, it is a niche market created to expand the demographics of tea and coffee drinkers alike. By evaluating the three most important aspects of the industry: the consumer, the market and the product, we can gain insight into where the flavor industry has been and where its professionals see it going.(Specialty news)(Cover story)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Competition is highly recognized in the coffee and tea world. With a saturation of retail shops and an overwhelming amount of products found on the shelf, it is no wonder these industries must constantly evolve to...

Brazil's Agromercantil: to boost coffee exports: Agromercantil, a subsidiary of Brasvending, seeks to increase its coffee production in 2008 by concentrating on the region of Alto Paranaiba.(Specialty news)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Agromercantil Ltda., located in Sao Paulo, Brazil hopes to increase its production of coffee to 120,000 60-kg bags in 2008, up from the current 80,000 bags a year. Agromercantil is a major conglomerate involved...

Perugina Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2008... Nestle Food Services North America, part of Nestle S.A in Vevey, Switzerland recently introduced a new indulgent beverage experience with Perugine Dark Hot Cocoa. Inspired by the brand's Italian heritage and handcrafted chocolate tradition,...

The Just 4 You program from Rancilio.(Product Showcase)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... The Just 4 You program offers the possibility to create your favorite espresso machine finished in animal safe leather. A vast range of finishes, combined with a choice of stitching styles and thread colors are available with over 80 possible...

The fully automatic Gemma by C.M.A.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2008... The Gemma machine, which C.M.A. will start distributing in July 2008 is a neat yet essential and goes hand in hand with a whole range of new technological solutions developed by C.M.A.'s R&D Department. Features include two grinders for one...

English organic teas.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2008... GlobeTrends Inc., is an importer and distributor of Taylors of Harrogate teas from England, Spain's Nutrexpa Granja San Francisco Honey and Denmark's Dansk Telia Tea Filters. The company has recently expanded its range of Harrisons & Crosfield...

Compak opens U.S. branch.(Trade News)
February 1, 2008... Compak Coffee Grinders has opened a U.S. office in New Jersey with a warehouse of more than 5,500 sq. ft. Among some of the services that will be offered are continuous grinder stock, product showroom, technical assistance and original spare...

New instant coffee plant in Vietnam.(Trade News)
February 1, 2008... Thai Hoa Production and Trading Co. Ltd., a leading coffee producer, is building a soluble coffee processing plant in Vietnam, confirming their entrance into the soluble market. Niro A/S of Denmark has been contracted to provide soluble coffee...

Caffe Culture hosts UK final of SCAE World Championships.(Trade News)
February 1, 2008... Caffe Culture will host the UK finals of the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe's (SCAE) World Championships. Entrants for the SCAE UK's World Latte Art, World Coffee in Good Spirits and World Cupping competitions will battle it out...

Dunkin' Donuts plans to enter Mainland China.(Trade News)
February 1, 2008... About 100 new shops are expected to open in Shanghai, and provinces of Jiangsu, Zhijiang in the People's Republic of China over the next 10 years. The first shop is scheduled to open this spring. The company recently granted the franchise...

Armajaro establishes coffee sourcing business in Brazil.(Trade News)
February 1, 2008... Armajaro, the global commodities group, will expand into Brazil with the establishment of a coffee sourcing and trading business. Armajaro is a supplier of Robusta coffee from its operations in Vietnam, Indonesia and Cote d'Ivoire. Entry...

Tully's settles lawsuit with former licensee for Asia.(Trade News)(Tully's Coffee Corp.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Tully's Coffee Corporation has established a new joint venture for development of the firm's business in Asia and has settled the lawsuit with its former licensee (UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Ltd) for Asia. Tully's Coffee Asia Pacific, Inc....

Asian Barista Championship to be held at Food & Hotel Asia 2008.(Trade News)
February 1, 2008... A competition between Asia's best professional baristas will be held April 22-24 at the Singapore Expo in conjunction with FHA2008 (Food & Hotel Asia 2008). The Asia Barista Championship is a regional event that seeks to develop the growth,...

Celestial Seasonings appoints Bloom.(People News)
February 1, 2008... Michael A. Bloom has joined specialty tea packer, Celestial Seasonings, as vice president, marketing. He will be responsible for all marketing activities including communications, branding, market development and product innovation at...

New territory manager joins WeighPack.(People News)
February 1, 2008... WeighPack Systems Inc., a manufacturer of weighing, filling and packaging machinery, has named Troy Buck territory manager. He comes with over 15 years in the packaging equipment industry and a technical background servicing machinery. Buck...

NCA names two new staffers.(People News)(National Coffee Association of the United States of America)(Leecia Manning)(Alan Kaiser)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... The National Coffee Association has added two seasoned executives to its staff with the appointments of Leecia Manning as director of membership, marketing and events and Alan Kaiser as director of external relations and communications. ...

John A. Chernak, January 22, 2008, age 78.(Tomlinson Industries)(Obituary)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... John A. Chernak joined Tomlinson Industries in 1957. He became president of Tomlinson in 1966 and continued in that capacity through 1994. In 1995 Chernak became chairman and was a senior "special" advisor from 1996 until his retirement in...

Tea Purity provides pure, steam-distilled water.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 1, 2008... Tea Purity is a provider of steam-distillation appliances to coffee and tea houses, allowing them to produce their beverages with pure, steam-distilled water that is made fresh every day to ensure great flavor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Zaffiro 300 vending machine.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 1, 2008... Unique to the Saeco vending line, the Zaffiro 300 provides the option for pre-ground coffee supplies and whole beans, enabling decaf and regular coffee in the same machine simultaneously. The machine also boasts a bill validator and coin...

Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe from Zojirushi.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 1, 2008... The All Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe is designed to keep coffee and other beverages hot for extended periods. The Brew-Thru lid allows for direct brewing from commercial coffee brewers. Certified by NSF International, the Carafe, according...

Indispensable Coffee Dispenser by Zevro.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... The Indispensable Coffee Dispenser by Zevro, a marketer of kitchenware products, is the newest way to save time without compromising routine, according to the company. Designed to measure one tablespoon at a time, the Indispensable Coffee...

Urnex Brands, Inc., introduces cleaning wipes.(Equipment & Packaging News)
February 1, 2008... Urnex Brands, Inc., manufacturer of specialty cleaning products and accessories for the coffee and espresso industry recently announced the release of Cafe Wipz Coffee Equipment Cleaning Wipes. The product is specifically tested and formulated...