Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from January 2004

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from January 2004

Bringing in the new year.(from the Editor's Desk)(Editorial)
January 20, 2004... This year brings several new, talented writers to our magazine: Joan Reis Nielsen, an esteemed food writer who has co-authored the book, The Great Coffee Book, will be visiting at least six unique roaster-retailers throughout the world, and...

Fifth Brazil Cup of Excellence awards held.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
January 20, 2004... BRAZIL -- One of the most fashionable shopping centers in the city of Sao Paulo was the fitting venue for the fifth edition of the Cup of Excellence awards for producers of gourmet quality Brazilian coffee. The 43 award winners were...

Nicaragua Cup of Excellence statistics.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
January 20, 2004... NICARAGUA -- Recently, two of the lead organizations that brought the Cup of Excellence tasting competition to Nicaragua in 2002 and 2003 issued the results of a study they conducted of the 385 coffee growers who participated in the 2003 Cup....

2nd Sao Paulo Coffee Quality Awards held.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
January 20, 2004... BRAZIL -- The 2nd Sao Paulo Coffee Quality Awards promoted by the Sao Paulo Coffee Roasters Union (SINDICAFE), the State Secretary of Agriculture and the Santos Commercial Association was held law November at the Brazilian Coffee Museum located...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 20, 2004... January 31-February 3 SCAE 3rd World Specialty Conference & Exhibition, Rimini, Italy. Tel: (39)(040) 679 3911, Fax: (39)(040) 360 636, E-mail: info@sandalj.it February 10-13 Rescheduled: HOFEX 2003, 10th Asian International...

East Africa coffee buying guide.(Illustration)
January 20, 2004... There's a treasure trove of exciting coffees available for the export market from East Africa. The East African Fine Coffees Association (EAFCA) has provided us with vital details on the types of coffee available, crop size, marketing systems...

Central Africa coffee round-up.
January 20, 2004... In comparison with Kenya's annual coffee production of over a million bags, the output of the Central and Southern African countries is relatively small. Production for 2003/04 is estimated at 115,000 bags for Zimbabwe, 105,000 for Zambia...

Safmarine's focus on Africa: the history of a liner shipping service.(Company Profile)
January 20, 2004... When it comes to the need for overseas shipment of tea and coffee, Safmarine, a north/south operator, offers liner services to every part of the world. The company owns and operates around 40 chartered ships, and annually transports in excess...

Fres-co celebrates its 25th year.
January 20, 2004... Fres-co System USA, Inc., a supplier of flexible laminated packaging and one-way valves for the American coffee industry, bus cerebrated a quarter-century of service. The company, based in Telford, Pennsylvania, operates a second factory in Red...

Packaging: advanced solutions for an enhanced beverage quality.
January 20, 2004... As technology gets more and more advanced, yesterday's coffee bags and tea boxes have evolved into scientifically developed formulas that focus on freshness, consumer appeal and time saving steps, all in the name of providing an ideal beverage,...

Solubles: hope has not dissolved.(instant coffee market)
January 20, 2004... The soluble coffee is a vital segment of the coffee market ecosystem. Not only does it provide an outlet and a market fur less expensive coffees, but it also supplies a coffee-based beverage to those that might not, or could not, otherwise...

A big job, lots to be done: talking straight to the president of the SCAE.(Interview)
January 20, 2004... Dr. Vincenzo Sandalj is President of the European Specialty Coffee Association (SCAE). His term of office is for one year and ends this coming May. His predecessor was Trygve Klinkenberg. Dr. Sandalj will be followed in office by Tomasz...

The 13th annual flavor survey.(Cup Service)
January 20, 2004... Every year, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal brings you information on the most up-to-date trends in flavors. But with the sheer volume of different kinds of flavors out on the market today, this year we were intrigued to know the origin of a...

Working at Starbucks: more than just coffee pouring.(Cup Service)
January 20, 2004... What size would you like? Would you like a pastry with your coffee? Perhaps you would like to try that drink cold? If you like this beverage so much, you should definitely try our promotional (and more expensive) beverage. Sir, I can certainly...

World class cafes: a new article series from Tea & Coffee, World Class Cafes brings you just that: profiles of independent cafes that are unique in concept and whose proprietors are passionate about roasting and serving the finest coffees the world has to offer.(Catalina Coffee Company)(Ellen Brown and Jeff Sallee owners)(Interview)
January 20, 2004... Who: Catalina Coffee Company, Ellen Brown and Jeff Sallee, Owners Where: 126 N. Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, California What: Roasting estate coffees from Guatemala, Sumatra, Colombia, and Ethiopia When: Open 7 days a week,...

On with the show: behind the scenes of coffee fest with David Heilbrunn.(Cup Service)(Interview)
January 20, 2004... There was no lack of a good cup of joe when Coffee Fest opened its doors for its 12th annual show this past October 24th-26th in Seattle. The trade only event that serves the specialty coffee, gourmet tea and related industries throughout...

Beyond black: tea products for health.(Cup Service)
January 20, 2004... Herbal tea concepts are becoming more popular as the world finds itself looking beyond the traditional teas at the supermarket to teas that have added value. Do they taste great? Are they comforting? And finally, do they have the reputation for...

How to choose your tea supplier.(Cup Service)(includes Victor Feretti of Kentea Inc. interview)(Interview)
January 20, 2004... Whether you have one tea shop or many, your tea supplier is an essential partner in your success. The relationship you have with your buyer is critical; it can help move your business forward or, if not managed properly, cause unnecessary...

A coffee candle.(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... JAVA, a coffee-scented candle, is the newest candle from the er'goSOLO Collection. The scents in the er'goSOLO candle collection use a new fragrance technique to capture the true essence of an item. The fragrance technique analyzes each element...

Caramellamania mania.(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Caramellamania, the Italian designer and manufacturer of decorative coffee bean silos for store and bar, is now marketing a restyled leader in its line of models--the Applauso. Mounted on an aluminum wall bracket system so that it can be...

New treats from an old favorite.(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Walkers, the family owned and operated Scottish bakery that is world famous for its award winning shortbread, is introducing the most extensive range of new products in the company's 105-year-old history, all are the perfect complement to your...

Eight O'Clock brand sold.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... U.S. regional supermarket chain, Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P) will sell its Eight O'Clock coffee division to a San Francisco-based private equity firm, in a move to cut debt and operating costs. A & P will receive $107.5 million in...

Take Me 2 Tea, take 2.(Exhibitions)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Building on the success of the inaugural Take Me 2 Tea Expo--the only trade show exclusively dedicated to tea in the U.S.--show organizers George Jage, Faith Taylor and Steven Taylor are expecting their 2004 expo to double in size. Last year's...

Specialty Tea Institute Symposium in April.(Trade News)
January 20, 2004... The Specialty Tea Institute will hold the 7th Annual Specialty Tea Institute Symposium at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, April 23-24. The STI Symposium is fast becoming the top specialty tea event in the country, and over...

C. Hans von Gimborn, November 20, 2003, age 80.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
January 20, 2004... C. Hans yon Gimborn was a long-standing partner and chairman of the board of PROBAT-WERKE von Gimborn Maschinenfabrik GmbH. C. Hans yon Gimborn was in many ways an extraordinary entrepreneur. His ambitious drive for success and determination...

Peter Kuhn, October 20, 2003, age 66.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
January 20, 2004... Peter Kuhn was a member of the board of directors of Gebruder Wollenhaupt GmbH, importers of tea and vanilla, since 1962. Kuhn became involved in the tea industry early. When he was a young man, his mother liked to have a cup of coffee each...

Flavor & Fragrance appointments.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Flavor & Fragrance Specialties of Mahwah, New Jersey, has made the following appointments: Tom Ryan, perfumer--educated as an analytical chemist, Ryan has over 15 years experience in the fragrance and flavor industries and was previously with...

Roberts rejoins Flavor Dynamics.(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Colleen Roberts has recently rejoined Flavor Dynamics, Inc. in South Plainfield, New Jersey, as their new director of sales. Roberts began her career with Flavor Dynamics as a customer service manager before moving onto Melchers Flavors of...

Fres-co adds to sales.(People News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Fres-co System USA, Inc. has added of Bruce Ped to its sales team as account manager for the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. His primary focus is the coffee marketplace with additional responsibilities for development of the industrial...

McCormack joins Mukilteo Coffee.(People News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Tim McCormack has accepted a position as partner at specialty coffee roaster Mulkiteo Coffee. McCormack, one of the original Starbucks roasters, had over 25 years experience in the Pacific Northwest specialty coffee industry when he joined...

John Conti promotions.(People News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... John Conti, a Kentucky-based roaster has made the following promotions: Melissa Payne has been promoted to administrator of accounts receivable. She has been with the company for 17 years. Chris Bonn has been promoted to office coffee sales...

Bunn names Johnson.(People News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Bunn-O-Matic, manufacturers of beverage equipment, has named Steve Johnson as national accounts manager--cold drink. He will work out of Tampa, Florida. Johnson has 19 years of foodservice experience including 18 years in the beverage segment....

MPE introduces new grinding system.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Modern Process Equipment, Inc.,)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Modern Process Equipment, Inc. has created their latest coffee grinding system in the company's "Millennium" series grinder designs. The Model IMD 89 Gran- U-Lizer features total automation via a touch screen recipe selector, which allows the...

The coffee you want, when you want it.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Metari, Inc., a California based company, has introduced the CoffeeMeter, which precisely measures and dispenses exact tablespoons of ground coffee. The machine directly distributes the coffee into all coffee makers and espresso machines, and...

Portola offers beverage packaging solutions.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Portola Packaging Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of tamper evident plastic closures used in various beverage products, has introduced a number of new innovations. The company's Fusion cap is designee for any consumer who wants...

The first in/out canister.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2004... Liu International Company, based in San Diego, California, has introduced the FIFO, an airtight fresh canister that allows access to the interior product with a double-lid design. With its two lids, the product is refilled from one end of the...