Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from July 2006

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from July 2006

Roasting bonanza.(from the Editor's Desk)
July 20, 2006... It is pretty much a given that the specialty coffee movement in the U.S. began with a scattered band of fanatics, that simply wanted to stress the need for high quality consumable coffee. The fruit of this union was the Specialty Coffee...

Rainforest alliance certifies first coffee farms in Africa.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
July 20, 2006... AFRICA -- Farmers in Ethiopia have recently announced the birth of a sustainable coffee movement. A group of 678 farms in the Djimmah region are the first in Africa to win a Rainforest Alliance certification. The Ethiopian farmers were...

FDA rejects health claim of green tea.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
July 20, 2006... U.S. -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) denied a petition that would have granted a qualified health claim for the relationship between green tea consumption and reduced risk for cardiovascular disease. While the petition, filed last...

The National Coffee trend study.(National Coffee Drinking Trends)
July 20, 2006... U.S. -- The National Coffee Association (NCA), recently published a study that found coffee is tied with soft drinks in daily market penetration for the first time since 1990. The report found daily coffee consumption among American adults was...

Indian Tea exporters to cash in on drought in Kenya.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
July 20, 2006... INDIA -- According to a report in the Daily Express, India is hoping that a drought in Kenya will help boost its slumping sales. As the world's biggest tea producer, India's 1.5-billion U.S.-dollar industry is slowly recovering from a crisis...

Starbucks expands in Japan.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
July 20, 2006... JAPAN -- According to a report published in The Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd., and other leading coffee and fast food chains are opening in universities, offices, and hospitals amid escalating land prices. Starbucks has...

Calendar.(Calendar)
July 20, 2006... JULY 8-9: Specialty Tea Institute Tea Certification Program: 3 West Club, New York City. Tel: (1)(212) 986-0250. E-mail: info@teausa.com. Web: www.teausa.org July 13-15: Coffee Fest -- Beijing (Coffee Fest USA) Pavilion, China...

The flavor of roasted coffee: the flavor notes that define coffee encompasses a rich and distinctive taste that distinguishes a quality cup of coffee. Dolf DeRovira reports on the nature of flavor as it is affected by the intricate science of roasting.(Green Coffee Bean)
July 20, 2006... One of the greatest gifts that coffee gives to us is flavor. Few beverages can boast such an inherently complex flavor profile, much less a profile so varied in its myriad regional forms. Further, the complex character of coffee's flavor is...

Roast profiling: on the road to a perfect roast.(Roast Profiling)
July 20, 2006... Nowadays when searching for the perfect roaster you will most likely discover a proliferation of computer-based and modular designs for traditional coffee roasters. These models, though appropriate for larger roasters with their detailed...

Quality on a curve: one of the most important aspects of coffee involves its quality. Due to the complexities of what defines a quality cup of coffee, there is no set standard within the industry, which has resulted in some confusion in determining its worth.(Coffee Quality)
July 20, 2006... In a time when there are limitless choices, quality is more important to success than ever before. The excessiveness of free time has made everyone in our culture a connoisseur. People know their favorite vehicle, their favorite wine, and of...

For whom the retailer roasts: so you've already begun to dream about the many ways that adding a coffee roaster to your retail coffee shop will improve your business. Good for you!(Roasting)
July 20, 2006... Visualizing your ideal outcome is the first step in successful planning for any project, as it gives you a goal to strive for later, when you're stuck in the dark details of implementation and problem solving. Now close your eyes: smell...

Reclaiming the exotic in coffee.(American culinary experiences)
July 20, 2006... To many, a cup of coffee ranks right up there with apple pie, as one of the most ubiquitous American culinary experiences. Our parents and grandparents drank coffee, and the "Cup of Joe" seems inexorably linked with the all-American G.I. of the...

Signed, sealed, delivered: Rama Ramaswami reports on how tea and coffee packagers are gearing up for demographic and technological changes in the industry.(Packaging)(Company overview)
July 20, 2006... Picture this: Your tea or coffee package is beautifully wrapped, vacuum-sealed, and exudes an aroma of just-picked freshness. It fits into all kinds of storage and retrieval mechanisms and can be transported easily. And best of all, it has a...

Innovative method in sealing ground coffee: For over 100 years, Lavazza has continuously created a quality beverage along with a state-of-the-art roasting facility. Lavazza's latest technological feat concentrates on airtight packaging along with SIG Pack Systems that features sealing technology to produce one of the best looking vacuum packs on the market.(Packaging)
July 20, 2006... The Philosophy Since the 19th century; the Lavazza brand has been synonymous with quality coffee. The company has continuously placed investments in coffee technology, research, and development with a dedication to quality control combined...

Get loose: the benefits of loose tea.(Loose Tea or Tea Bags)
July 20, 2006... Similar to the debate of choosing pods vs. brewed coffee, the long-running discussion of loose-leaf tea vs. teabags rages on. Most vendors immediately choose teabags whether they believe they are cheaper or succumbing to the myth that they are...

Tea trends and technology: tea has been a popular beverage choice for years. With disease fighting properties and a taste that can't be matched, tea is brewing everywhere with and consumption is reaching an all-time high. The latest trends in the tea industry will definitely have tea drinkers rejoicing.(Tea Trends)
July 20, 2006... Today, more people understand the dangers of high blood pressure, cancer, and other diseases and want to take preventive actions that are readily available. The published information about the health benefits of drinking tea may be reflective...

The pod people of lavaur: although location matters for any business, the Zollets have demonstrated that perseverance and a bit of diligence have made them one of the largest pod suppliers in the region of Lavaur, France.(Cafe Society)
July 20, 2006... SYLVIE AND CLAUDE ZOLLET have the look of people surprised by what life has brought them. For one, they are the largest supplier of espresso pods in the town of Lavaur, France. They also operate a drink/snack product and equipment distribution...

Liquid caffeine: understanding the energy drink.(cup service)
July 20, 2006... Fueled by an overworked, fitness-conscious, and frenzied adult population, the energy drink market has increased in popularity in a short period of time. Each year brings a new collection of cleverly named, trendily marketed, and slick packaged...

Pods in the USA: the single-serve market has recently been a new and upward movement within the tea and coffee industries. Since convenience has been a huge goal for consumers, the introduction of pods into the market has had a large potential is attracting customers.(cup service)
July 20, 2006... SPEAKING WITH BOTH SPECIALTY COFFEE ROASTERS and roasters, we realized that everyone is not necessarily embracing this new product line. Frustration has mounted by some North American customers, as brewers and pod sizes have not become...

Walkers raises the bar in cookies.(Product Showcase)
July 20, 2006... With Walkers, there is always something brewing in this world famous specialty bakery's kitchen, and the introduction of this new range of Luxury Scottish Cookies with its distinctive flavors and appeal, stamps the seal of approval. Using the...

More than just a teabag holder.(Product Showcase)
July 20, 2006... Who said teabag holders can't be fun? The Tin Woodsman Pewter Company recently launched a new line of teabag holders. After 20 years of serving and supplying the world of coffee, the company decided to expand its line of tea-related gifts with...

Ito En offers tribute to Chinese tradition.(Product Showcase)
July 20, 2006... One of the leading artisan of green tea leaves and tea beverages, imports and markets is now offering a limited stock of prized Pu-erh Tea Discs from China. The discs were originally commissioned to commemorate the return of Hong Kong to China...

Mini-mug loyalty card stamper.(Product Showcase)
July 20, 2006... From the makers of the favorite coffee coin, comes the mini-mug card stamper. This is ideal for those shops that use stampers for their loyalty programs, since they can be used on stamp cards, or for those that are enchanted with the coffee...

Coffee culture and couture.(Product Showcase)
July 20, 2006... As with any culture, there needs to be a defined style and flair, and that is what ICANDI Designs plans on bringing to the coffee world. After recently launching the first collection of Java T's and Mugs at the 2005 Coffee Fest Show, the...

The Art of Tea.(Product Showcase)
July 20, 2006... Brewing and preparing tea can be described as an art form, especially with the soothing and tranquil qualities that proceeds from drinking the different flavors. This is the theory that Steve Schwartz, founder of The Art of Tea, wanted to...

Iced coffee line at 7-11.(Trade News)
July 20, 2006... According to a National Omnibus Survey, conducted in 2004, Americans--when away from home--purchase coffee at convenience stores and gas stations more than anywhere else. Due to this, the Javo Beverage Company, Inc. has launched an extensive...

Starbucks to acquire half of Barnie's locations.(Trade News)
July 20, 2006... Starbucks Corp. reports that it is buying 56 of Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co. locations, most of them in Florida, for an undisclosed price. Barnie's c.e.o., Neal Leach, says the sale was "an effort to re-position the company to better focus on our...

Swiss Water opens second decaf line.(Trade News)
July 20, 2006... Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company (SWDCC) has opened their second decaffeination line, which doubles their decaffeination capacity. Early in 2004, SWDCC realized that another production line would be needed to meet their growing customer...

New online tea directory launched.(GreatTearoomsOfAmerica.com)(Brief article)
July 20, 2006... The GreatTearoomsOfAmerica.com (a subsidiary of British Teatime) is a recently launched online directory of U.S. tea rooms. Every tea room in the directory has its own page containing location and other important information, as well as...

Beaner's Coffee hits 100 store mark.(Trade News)
July 20, 2006... Beaner's Coffee, a Lansing-based coffee house franchise, has officially passed the 100-store mark with 105 franchises sold. The company has a total of 48 stores that are currently open, and 57 are under contract to open soon. These store's...

FFG Industries, Inc. to acquire Western Flavors and Fragrances, Inc.(natural flavors and fragrances)(Brief article)
July 20, 2006... FFG Industries, Inc. (Flavor & Fragrance Group), a portfolio company of Nautic Partners, LLC, a leading private equity firm with more than $1.8 billion of capital under management, has purchased the assets of Western Flavors and Fragrances,...

New coffee consulting set-up.(People News)
July 20, 2006... Henry de Vries, former managing director and share holder of Paul Kaack & Co. Maschinenfabrik GmbH, has opened his own firm offering consulting to the coffee processing industry. His consulting firm titled, German Food Tec GmbH will feature...

Sara Lee names Frank van Oers CEO.(People News)
July 20, 2006... Sara Lee Corporation has promoted Frank van Oers to c.e.o, of Sara Lee International's Coffee & Tea division, reporting to Adriaan Nuhn, c.o.o., at Sara Lee International. Van Oers is currently serving as c.e.o, of Sara Lee International,...

Shull promoted at Capresso.(People News)
July 20, 2006... Capresso, consumer coffee brewer manufacturer, has promoted David Shull to vice president of sales. The move reflects Shull's increased responsibilities in light of the company's growth. Shull, who originally joined Capresso in 1996 and...

Pam J. Johnson, April 23, 2006, age 59.(Obituary)
July 20, 2006... Formerly with Superior Coffee (Sara Lee Coffee & Tea Foodservice), Pam Johnson passed away on April 23 following a brief illness. She was the senior manager of national accounts. Johnson is credited as a pioneer in the specialty coffee...

Ancora Coffee welcomes Gibbs.(Obituary)
July 20, 2006... Ancora Coffee Roasters has named Christy Gibbs as the company's new sales and marketing coordinator. Gibbs, a communications professional of over 20 years' experience, comes to Ancora from her previous position as director of communications for...

Swiss Water personnel moves.(Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co. )(Brief article)
July 20, 2006... Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Co. (SWDCC) announces an important move in its ranks. Jodi Foutch, formerly business development manager in the San Francisco Bay area, will be opening up the new Philadelphia office. Foutch's East coast...

Britevision launches new cup sleeve program.(Equipment & Packaging News)
July 20, 2006... BriteVision, a cup sleeve marketing company launched a new portfolio of cup sleeves and a new membership program for members called the BriteVision Cafe Network membership. The new portfolio of cup sleeves features art from Art.com, a...

Standard-Knapp's new flexible packaging.(Equipment & Packaging News)
July 20, 2006... Standard-Knapp, a global manufacturer of packaging machinery, introduced the Versatron Active Product Transport (APT) case packer for packaging applications. The APT is designed for high-speed packing of non-round containers that can be...

The 50 Micron Turkish coffee granulizer.(Equipment & Packaging News)
July 20, 2006... Modern Process Equipment Corp. (MPE), a global manufacturer of precision particle reduction equipment and coffee grinding equipment, has introduced the 50 Micron Turkish coffee granulizer. The 50 Micron Turkish granulizer is the latest model in...

Jamison Freshness System packs in freshness.(Equipment & Packaging News)
July 20, 2006... The Jamison Freshness System is a new producer of fresh ground and whole bean packaging that produces low cost packing using unique carbon dioxide and oxygen blocking technology. The Jamison Freshness System can be fitted to most types of...

Neuhaus Neotec new laboratory findings.(Equipment & Packaging News)
July 20, 2006... Neuhaus Neotec, a global supplier and manufacturer of machines and turnkey factories for the food industry is currently conducting several grinding trials and test roasts in their lab located in Ganderkesee. The lab contains three different...

Sensor's Pressurex aids in quality control.(Equipment & Packaging News)
July 20, 2006... Sensor Products LLC, a global manufacture and distributor of tactile pressure sensing solutions for recently introduced Pressurex, a tactile pressure indicating sensor film that can aid manufacturers with their R&D, design, and quality control...