Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from January 2005

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from January 2005

Tsunami tragedy.(coffee trade)(Editorial)
January 20, 2005... December's Southeast Asia Tsunami is being described as one of the worst human tragedies in the history of mankind, and unfortunately, rightfully so. Nature has once again reminded our industry, and us, of the fragility of life. While coffee...

Coffee production rises in El Salvador, Honduras.
January 20, 2005... EL SALVADOR -- El Salvador's coffee exports in the 2003-04 season grew a modest 0.7% from the previous harvest, and revenues from coffee sales abroad rose for a third consecutive year amid stronger prices. The San Salvador-based Coffee...

Cup of Excellence auction prices stun Bolivian farmers.(Bolivian Cup of Excellence)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... BOLIVIA -- At the first Bolivian Cup of Excellence, in less than three hours, worldwide bidding was over. But coffee that started out at a modest opening price of $1.20 ended up being sold at record-breaking prices. Only 2 of the 13 lots sold...

Smaller crop, high quality after drought.(coffee production)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... UNITED STATES -- While the crop yield will be smaller in Hawaii this year, it will be of excellent quality and prices are up, officials projected last December. The latest report from the Hawaii Agricultural Statistics Service indicates...

Calendar.(seminare)(coffee industry)(Calendar)
January 20, 2005... January 22-23 Specialty Tea Institute San Francisco Certification Seminar, Pan Pacific Hotel, San Francisco, California. Tel: (1)(212) 986-0250, E-mail: info@teausa.com, Web site: www.teausa.org February 18-19 Eastern Regional...

Africa's specialty coffee belt: Ethiopia to Zimbabwe.(Eastern African Fine Coffees Association)
January 20, 2005... This March 3-5, Zambia will host EAFCA's second African Fine Coffee Conference at Zambezi Sun Resort in Livingstone beside the Victoria Falls--one of the world's greatest scenic attractions. Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFCA)...

Solubles--where art & science meet.(Real Cafe)(Branco Perez)(Loudwater Trade and Finance Ltd)(Interview)
January 20, 2005... The soluble coffee industry is often seen as separate and apart from the rest of the coffee business. Roasters and marketers of whole bean and ground coffee often ignore it entirely, or worse, disdain it. Yet this segment of the market is not...

Single cup coffee ... taste & choice will grow the market.(pod-brewed coffee)
January 20, 2005... Single cup pod brewed coffee is a concept whose time has clearly arrived. Both the large national branded coffee companies and national or regional specialty roasters are introducing product lines of pod coffees. Several retail brewer...

What's new with the SCAE.(Speaciality Coffee Association of Europe)
January 20, 2005... STAFF REPORT SCAE is taking their 2005 convention to Athens, the host of the Olympic Games during the summer of 2004. As a result, the renovated city provides SCAE members with a hotel and transport infrastructure that is comparable to the...

The fever for the flavor: Part I--tea & coffee trade journal's 14th annual syrup & flavor survey: it's that time of year again, when we examine the flavor and syrup industry by surveying the leading manufacturers for the latest and greatest. This article attempts to take an accurate snapshot of the state of flavors and syrups today, and its possibilities for the future.(cup Service)
January 20, 2005... AS THE SPECIALTY COFFEE INDUSTRY has matured well past its adolescence, its members have learned to keep a close watch on, and adapt to the demands and tastes of consumers through diversification of menu options. It's certainly a different...

Bringing sustainable to the people: roasters everywhere are providing Rainforest Alliance-Certified coffee.(cup service)(sustainable coffee)
January 20, 2005... FROM TORONTO TO TOKYO, conscientious coffee connoisseurs are finding certified sustainable brew in stores, cafes, fine restaurants, convenience stores, hotels and theme parks. Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee is even served to diplomats at...

Finding tea on-line: a good tea is no longer hard to find.(cup Service)(Column)
January 20, 2005... AS AN AVID TEA DRINKER, I know when I have a good cup of tea--it doesn't need to be sweetened. And it will be robust in flavor. I've drunk too many stale teas--which I threw away after trying to doctor up the taste the best that I could. Thus,...

Rooibos for a Taste of Africa: this newly popular plant is making waves in tea cups everywhere.(cup Service)(Rooibos Ltd)
January 20, 2005... ROOIBOS--pronounced roy-bos and translated as Redbush--is a South African herbal infusion, which has captured 25% of the local tea market since its commercial launch 100 years ago. The bush grows uniquely in a 60-mile radius around the town of...

Kenya teas enter U.S.(Trade News)
January 20, 2005... The Kenya Tea Development Agency, a major producer of CTC teas, has shipped the first container of their new line of Orthodox Black and Green Teas to the U.S. Teas will be sold through Kentea Limited, New York, Walker Tea LLC, Florida and G.S....

Coffee fest offers latte art training, receives awards.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Coffee Fest will be hosting Latte Art classes at all Coffee Fest shows this year. The 2004 Washington D.C. Millrock Latte Art Champion, Chris DeFerio of Gimme Coffee in Ithaca, New York, will be teaching the classes at Coffee Fest Chicago;...

Fiber paper prices to increase.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Two major tea and coffee filter paper manufacturers will be raising prices due to an increase in manufacturing costs. Infusion products have increased dramatically and this trend is expected to continue. The cost increase relates to the price...

Barnie's enters Indonesia.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Florida-based Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company; Inc. continues its global expansion with the opening of two new franchised stores in Jakarta, Indonesia. The stores, the chain's first in the Asian market, are the work of master franchisee Tanto...

Insomnia coffee acquire rival Perk.(Trade News)(Insomnia Coffee Co.)(Perk Coffee Club)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Irish coffee chain Insomnia Coffee Co. has bought rival Perk for over $1 million. Insomnia will invest a further $1 million in four new store openings by the end of the year. The acquisition of Perk, which has six stores, plus the planned...

Solberg & Hanson celebrates.(Trade News)(Solberg and Hansen AS)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... For the last 30 years, Trygve Klingenberg has been running a tight ship after he took over the family company; Norwegian specialty roaster Solberg & Hansen, which has been in business for 125 years. Today S&H is among the leading specialty...

Reinheimer rejoins Monin.(People News)(Monin Gourmet Flavorings)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Monin Gourmet Flavorings, manufacturer of flavored syrups, has appointed Mark Reinheimer to the newly created position of vice president, strategic marketing and partner alliances. Reinheimer is a longtime beverage industry veteran, having held...

Bewleys USA names Bacon.(People News)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Bewley's USA has named Jeff Bacon managing director of the Sacramento, California-based specialty tea and coffee roaster/packer. Bewley's is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Bacon was previously with tea importer, The G.S. Haly Company. ...

Royal Cup names Brockenbrough.(People News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Royal Cup Coffee, a leading roaster and supplier to the foodservice and hospitality industry has named Tom Brockenbrough its new regional director for the Atlantic Coast area. Brockenbrough has over 30 years of coffee experience and helped...

Kason cuts costs with fluid bed.(Equipment & Packing News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... A new double-deck, circular vibratory fluid bed processor from Kason Corporation significantly reduces capital cost, energy usage and floor space per pound of product being dried or cooled according to Lawrence Stone, c.e.o. "The addition...

Lilla's Opus 3rd Generation.(Equipment & Packing News)
January 20, 2005... Lilla is now introducing worldwide the Opus 3rd Generation, with capacity to process up to 2.700 kg/h of green coffee. The new equipment has several features that make roasting operation safer and far more consistent. The 3rd Generation Profile...

Brew Express--for quick coffee.(Equipment & Packing News)
January 20, 2005... The new Brew Express by Lance-Larkin not only brews at a rare optimum temperature that ensures better flavor, but the company also says it is the first built-in-the-wall coffee maker that's fully plumbed. Brew Express is available in a...

Nalbach launches new auger filler.(Equipment & Packing News)(Brief Article)
January 20, 2005... Expanding on its product solutions for dispensing powders, granulars, and flakes, Nalbach Engineering Company is releasing an auger filling system, the "S" series, designed specifically for manual, batch filling, applications. The "S" series is...