Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from January 2002

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from January 2002

Child labor: a topic to tackle. (From the Editor's Desk).(introduction to two-part article on the use of child labor in the coffee and tea industry)
January 20, 2002... This month we are choosing to report on a very delicate matter -- child labor in the coffee community. This subject has come up time and time again at our Tea & Coffee World Cup symposiums. I have yet to see this topic discussed in a coffee...

Vietnam coffee growers hit by fall in prices. (World News).
January 20, 2002... VIETNAM - Coffee growers in Vietnam's Central Highlands lost 2,600 dong (US$172m) from their 2000/01 coffee crop because of plummeting world prices, reported the Financial Times. The Central Highlands, the country's man coffee region,...

Darjeeling to become tea trademark. (World News).(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... INDIA - The Indian government has said that Darjeeling will be able to be used as a trademark in India, reported the Economic Times. Basudev Banejree, deputy chairman of the Tea Board, told members of the Darjeeling Planters' Association...

Brazil Cup of Excellence coffee auction a success. (World News).
January 20, 2002... BRAZIL -- Bidding at Brazil's third Cup of Excellence auction started out early and did not let up for over 5 hours as the 18 Cup of Excellence award-winning coffees were sold to the highest bidder. The top-priced coffee and the competition...

Calendar.
January 20, 2002... February 6: Tea - The Ultimate Cuppa? Leather-head Food RA, Surrey, U.K. Tel: (44)(0) 1372 822294, Fax:(44)(0) 1372 360221, E-mail:tstockwood@lfra.co.uk February 15 - 17: India International Coffee Festival, Bangalore, India. Tel:...

Coffee in Asia: A World Cup.
January 20, 2002... As we look ahead with anticipation to this year's first annual Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia show on September 26-28, it is the perfect time to read up on the cafe culture of the East. In this piece, specialty coffee expert Sherri Johns reveals...

The plight of coffee's children.(first in a two-part series exploring the use of child labor in the coffee industry)
January 20, 2002... This article is the first in a two-part series: this first installment will discuss various aspects of the problem and root causes of child labor in coffee. Its sequel in next month's issue will look at the steps being taken by industry...

The politics of coffee. (Who Shall We Blame?).
January 20, 2002... The Current Situation Over the past year, as the stories of deprivation, farm abandonment, and even death among desperate coffee producers affect everyone in the coffee industry; there is an increasing need to understand what is happening....

Coffee and tea makers with Dutch Commitment. (On the Continent).
January 20, 2002... Assen is a very "Dutch" town of the country's far northeast, surrounded by farmland and picturesque villages -- a place of genuine contentment (even if its peace and quiet means that the youth of Assen must trip the 26 kilometers up to...

Post-September 11 coffee risk: The underwriter's perspective; Ted Rekerdres gives an overview of the insurance industry in light of the World Trade Center attack on September 11.
January 20, 2002... The insurance industry in general -- and specifically coffee and marine insurance -- were under great stress far prior to the horrific destruction of September 11, which is now monetarily quantifying to $10 billion or more. The impact is...

Packaging: Gotta have it, better be good.
January 20, 2002... For anyone that's not making drinks out of the coffee they roast, packaging is, let's face it, the second most important thing you have to think about. Even if you're piling your coffee into bins and selling it from there, chances are very good...

Brimming with optimism. (Brazil's Soluble Coffee Industry).
January 20, 2002... The Brazilian soluble coffee industry could get a healthy boost this year, as long-standing European trade barriers start to crumble and new export markets such as China begin opening up. Mauro Malta, executive director of the Associacao...

Instant tea, instantly.
January 20, 2002... Walk into a supermarket in the U.S. and the heaviest tea packages are instants. Supermarket tea sections devote permanent shelf space to the instant category, an indication of stable market success. Millions of consumers loyally drink this type...

The many faces of chai. (From Traditional to Trendy).
January 20, 2002... After voyaging to the west from its traditional roots in Asia, in recent years chai has created a niche for itself as a specialty item. It is hardly uncommon these days to see a soy chai latte on the menu at the local coffeehouse. Amelia Levy...

11th Annual flavor survey. (Cup Service).
January 20, 2002... Every year Tea & Coffee Trade Journal reports on the coffee and tea flavoring industry. After speaking with some of the top flavor specialists in the industry, we learned some interesting facts about this integral part of the coffee and tea...

New flavors and uses. (Syrups Continue to Pour Out).
January 20, 2002... Ca-Ching, Ca-Ching, Ca-Ching. If the noise at the cash register is an indicator, there's new growth in the flavored syrup market. With new flavored syrups pouring into the market to meet increased demand, there is no end to the clever ways to...

Extract beverage boom. (Cup Service).(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... The extracts industry is booming with increasing demand for convenient and exciting new products. Ready-to-drink beverages, iced beverage mixes and soluble products are all experiencing rapid growth. Tea, as an example, is the most widely...

Bars and bar equipment. (Across My Desk).
January 20, 2002... Recent business trips, tradeshows, mail deliveries and e-mail missives have provided me with the following information on coffee making equipment, bar supplies and other things related. I am thankful now to take them all off my desk and put...

New Year's Resolutions. (Trade News).(letters from the coffee industry)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... The following are some of the main points mentioned in the 2002 resolution letters from the major coffee organizations. The National Coffee Association (NCA) resolved: To organize a summit of industry leaders in early 2002 that will develop...

May Tea Party -- The Party with Heart. (Good Deeds).(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... More prevalent than Huntington's Disease or Cystic Fibrosis, Neurofibromatosis is a lesser-known common genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on the nerves or in the body which can lead to developmental delays and learning disabilities....

Green Mountain hires heavy hitters. (People News).(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... Green Mountain Coffee, Inc. recently announced that Don Holly and Lindsey Bolger have joined the company. Don Holly began his coffee career working with the Diedrich family as a business partner, assisting in the initial growth of Diedrich...

Swangart joins Ottens Flavors. (People News).(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... William Swangart has joined Ottems Flavors as senior beverage technologist responsible for all beverage flavor applications in alcoholic and non-alcoholic-based beverages. Swanhart comes to Ottens from IFF where he served as group leader,...

Grindmaster's new vp. (People News).
January 20, 2002... William J. Yetman was recently named executive vice president sales & marketing of Grindmaster Crathco Systems, Inc (GCS), which is based in Kentucky. Yetman joins GCS following 16 years with Becks North America, in various executive sales...

Finlay's new director of soluble tea sales. (People News).(James Finlay and Company (US) Ltd. appoints Gary G. Vorsheim)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... James Finlay & Co. (U.S.), Inc., New Jersey, a division of James Finlay Limited the world's largest grower, processor and seller of tea products, appointed Gary G. Vorsheim as director of soluble tea sales. Vorsheim, who has over 25 years...

Flavor & Fragrance continues to grow. (People News).(Flavor and Fragrance Specialties appointments)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... As part of the continuing expansion of their operations, Flavor & Fragrance Specialties added several new members to their company. Jeffrey Wichmann has been named plant manager for the Baltimore, Maryland production facility of FFS....

Anacafe's new president. (People News).(Luis Fernando Montenegro)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... Luis Fernando Montenegro was elected president. Montenegro was previously president of Anacafe during 1998-1999. As president, Montenegro says that during his tenor he would strengthen the unity of the coffee sector in this time of crisis....

Curtis' Servers -- CoffeeLux and ThermoLux. (Equipment & Packaging News).(Curtis Restaurant Supply)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... From your first breakfast customer to the last patron of the dinner hour, have fresh-brewed coffee ready at any time in the NEW Curtis Servers, the CoffeeLux and ThermoLux. These insulated, decanter-style servers are designed to keep your...

Carlisle's XT Beverage Server. (Equipment & Packaging News).(Carlisle FoodService Products)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2002... Carlisle FoodService Products introduces the new Cateraide XT Beverage Servers. Carlisle's new Cateraide XT Insulated Beverage Servers offer new styling. Its new Sure-Latch helps prevent leaks and spills during transport. The company says...