Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from July 2003

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from July 2003

ABCD shines at SCAA.(Automatic Brewers and Coffee Devices Inc., Specialty Coffee Association of America)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... The 2003 SCAA show held a few surprises this year for both visitors and participants. The booth for ABCD--Automatic Brewers and Coffee Devices, Inc.--was particularly busy. Bob and Cyrus Melikian of ABCD created a comfortable, "cafe" type...

Singing for sustainable coffee.(from the Editor's Desk)(Danny O'Keefe works for sustainable coffee efforts as director of The Songbird Foundation)
July 20, 2003... Sometimes people are skeptical when celebrities back or sponsor an altruistic cause. This jaded editor felt that way until I met Danny O'Keefe, a singer and songwriter who has made it his mission to help save the songbirds that inhabit the...

Starbucks' expansion runs into trouble.(overseas expansion)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... JAPAN -- Since it opened its first store in Tokyo's Ginza district in 1996, Starbucks has opened 467 stores in Japan. Last year, Howard Schultz, chairman of the Starbucks group, set out plans for growth in the country with a target of 1,000...

Vietnam plans to destroy crops.(seeking cut in coffee plantings)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... VIETNAM -- According to BBC News, Doan Trieu Nhan, chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association, said the government wants to cut 500,000 hectares under cultivation by 20% by 2005. "We hope we can achieve this target but it will be...

Tea linked to better breath, worse teeth.(research)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... UNITED KINGDOM -- While two studies have shown that regular tea drinking can keep breath odors away, another, separate study, has shown that herbal teas can seriously damage teeth. At the American Society for Microbiology's annual meeting,...

Starbucks enters Peru.(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... PERU -- Starbucks Coffee International has signed a licensing agreement with Lasino S.A. to open Starbucks retail locations throughout Peru. The first store is scheduled to open in Lima, Peru's capital, during the second half of' this year. ...

Calendar.(coffee and tea industry meetings and tradeshows)
July 20, 2003... July 4-6 Coffee, Tea & Specialty Beverage Trade Show, Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Coffee, Tel: (63)(2) 8960661, Fax: (63)(2) 8960695, E-mail: ptrade@philonline.com August 21-24: Roastmaster Challenge Cup 2003, Grand Rapids,...

Espresso pod trend.
July 20, 2003... With their fondness for accessibility to espresso drinks both at home and in commercial settings, consumers are leading the direction of the espresso movement. Espresso drinkers have been intrigued by industrial grade automated espresso...

RTD packaging: first impression matter.(ready-to-drink)
July 20, 2003... If there is anyone who does not already believe that the beverage business today is increasingly a business of entertainment in liquid form, as opposed to one of either celluloid or digital content, one need only read the following interviews....

Holiday packaging trends.
July 20, 2003... Come the holiday season when stimulating consumerism is rampant, specialty foods, beverages and housewares appear on your customers' radar. For retailers entering the make-or-break holiday selling season, the watchwords remain value and...

Ailing economy takes its toll on Argentine tea industry.(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Argentine tea production for the 2002-03 season is expected to total 58,000 metric tons, somewhat lower than the 62,000 or 63,000 tons processed in a normal year. Antonio Fernandez Espinosa, president of both Casa Fuentes and the 20-member...

Ceylon tea: a trip to Sri Lanka: everyone always says the only way to truly appreciate tea is to visit its place of origin. David DeCandia of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf traveled to Sri Lanka to immerse himself in the world of Ceylon Tea and shares his experience with Tea & Coffee Trade Journal.
July 20, 2003... Having routinely tasted many Ceylon teas from various estates in Sri Lanka, I couldn't wait to actually visit and see, with my own eyes, the origin of these great teas. Once arriving in Colombo, Sri Lanka, after a long flight from California, I...

The unexpected pairing--tea & chocolate.
July 20, 2003... Like two friends that you never expected to see together who turn out to be amazingly well suited, tea and chocolate make a terrific marriage. And yet they are the least frequently paired of the three most well known caffeinated products on the...

Dallis coffee: new packaging trusted name.
July 20, 2003... In this image-oriented society, when it comes to selling a product, packaging, is as important, if not more important, than what's inside. And now that coffee has entered the consciousness of the young and the trendy, companies are wising up to...

10 indications you need to fire an employee.
July 20, 2003... If you've pre-qualified your employees before putting them on your payroll, you can avoid a lot of issues. But there are times it just doesn't work out--they become someone other than the warm, intelligent and open person you saw in the...

Black Forest Chocolates.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Family owned and operated, Black Forest Chocolates is based in California's Historic Gold Country (Arnold, California). This manufacturer of gourmet chocolates is getting their "flavor" out to the public by providing the retailer with tasting...

Sambazon Acai.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Sambazon Acai (ah-sigh-ee) is an all-natural fruit blend from Amazon palmberries and tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Juice and Coffee bars across the country are discovering the incredible smoothies and lattes that can be...

Innovative Cookies.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Innovative Cookies, Inc. creates quality gourmet cookies perfect for coffee shops, food service, caterers, and specialty gift and grocery stores. Current products include Croccante Gourmet Cookies, Breakfast Gem Cookies and Bars and Signature...

Birnn Chocolates of Vermont.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Birnn Chocolates of Vermont introduces creamy, milk caramel and dark raspberry truffles packaged in glimmering, polka-dotted foil. Both flavors sell quickly when combined with a compact, metal countertop display unit. Birnn Chocolates has been...

Compliments DBA/After Coffee Mints.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... After Coffee Mints is a new line of breath fresheners featuring a revolutionary 25-cent suggested retail price and unique resealable packs. Target markets include coffee shops, specialty retailers, pizza shops, restaurants, delis, diners, and...

DeBas Chocolatier.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Specializes in gourmet chocolate targeted for coffee industry. Chocolate-covered espresso beans, mocha beans and Mochadots, a unique mocha disc. DeBas Chocolatier, 5877 E. Brown Ave., Fresno, CA 93727, Tel: (1)(800) 332-2701, Fax: (1)(559)...

Lollipop, lollipop.(Linda's Lollies)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Complement your coffees with Linda's Lollies. An irresistible impulse item with great profit margins, Linda's 50 true-to-taste flavors include luscious favorites like Irish Creme and Coffee Liqueur and wonderful dessert flavors like Key Lime...

Lenny & Larry.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Lenny & Larry feature products that have no preservatives and are all natural, reduced-fat, calcium fortified, hi-protein, hi-fiber, vegan and kosher. Their products include Danish, Power Muffins, Complete Cookies, Power Pops, Muffins, Scones,...

Allotti Biscotti.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Alotti Biscotti is a specialty cookie and biscotti company. They are located in Duluth, Minnesota. All of their products are made by hand, from scratch. They are able to sell in small quantities, to ensure product freshness. All bags contain...

Montione's biscotti.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Taste is why customers love our original Italian family biscotti recipe. Twelve delicious flavors are easy-to-bite yet crunchy to dip. Varieties include traditional almond and hazelnut plus lavish chocolate covered, fruited and lowfat...

Sugart (U.S.A.) Ltd.(Confection Showcase)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Sugart designer sugar packets combine the European "stick" form of sugar packets with the beauty and elegance of fine art. The result is sensational new granulated sugar packets, cleverly named "Sugart"! Say goodbye to dull, unattractive sugar...

Lake Champlain Chocolates.(introduced the Small World Chocolates line including Truffles, Chocolates, and Sensations)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC), a gourmet Vermont chocolate maker, has introduced the Small World Chocolates line including Truffles, Chocolates, and Sensations. Appealing to the growing number of chocolate connoisseurs in America, the new...

Nestle to open new factory.( in the Krasnodar region of Russia)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Nestle is investing $120 million in a factory in the Krasnodar region of Russia to produce its Nescafe coffee--its biggest investment in the country, reports the Moscow Times, The company plans to break ground next spring at a site in...

Kona Coffee Cultural Festival to be held.(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... The 33rd annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival will be held November 7-16, 2003. Filled with cultural foods, colorful dances, music, arts and crafts, Kona coffee and its 175-year coffee heritage, the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival has something...

Serendipitea introduces City Harvest teas.(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Serendipitea, the Long Island City-based premium loose lead tea company, proudly introduces two new flavored teas, City Harvest Green (Jasmine Apple Green Tea) and City Harvest Black (Vanilla Orchid Black Tea). For every purchase made by...

SCAE's new president.(People News)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Vincenzo Sandalj took office as SCAE's new president for 2003-04 at the AGM held in London on May 12, 2003. Tom Obracaj was confirmed by the Board as the new vice president for the year. Addressing the AGM, the new president paid tribute to his...

Caribou's CEO.(Caribou Coffee Co. names Michael J. Coles CEO)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... The interim c.e.o, of Caribou Coffee Company has agreed to take the corporate reins on a full time basis. Michael J. Coles has been running Caribou on an interim for nearly five months while the company's owners conducted a nationwide search...

Technoserve names director.(People News)(Simon Winter)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... TechnoServe president and c.e.o. Peter A. Reiling announced that Simon Winter has been appointed as TechnoServe's new regional director for Africa, based for the balance of 2003 in Johannesburg. Winter will oversee TechnoServe's country...

Compact coffee maker from Solis Palazzo.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Solis Palazzo has introduced a new 2-cup coffee/espresso machine. Just 28 cm wide, 36.5 cm high and 43 cm deep, the ultracompact form fits into the smallest of spaces. The new Solis Palazzo gives one, state-of-the-art technology, easy handling,...

Sortex targets Robusta processors.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... "Wake up and smell the coffee" may be an overworked call to action but with the launch of the Sortex Z-series, Robusta processors can now wake up to the smell of enhanced profits, states the company. The Z-series delivers new standards of...

Pacific Bag logo correction.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... We regret having printed Pacific Bag, Inc.'s new logo next to the incorrect article on page 120 of our April issue. The logo should have appeared next to the Pacific Bag article, displaying the new emphasis on PBI's services as a part of the...

Shorter delivery times for Schubert packaging machines.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2003... Schubert GmbH has commissioned its new Warehouse Logistics Center. This 5.5 million Euro investment will help to reduce delivery time for Schubert packaging machines by up to 3 weeks. The new 28-meter-high complex directly adjoins the company's...