Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from June 2006

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from June 2006

Single-cup industry unfolds.(from the Editor's Desk)(Editorial)
June 20, 2006... The future of single-cup sales is an important issue on everyone's mind in the industry. Convenience is perhaps the highest goal of consumers. People will pay a premium for pre-packed salads, shredded carrots, cut vegetables (Can you tell I...

European coffee federation restructures.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 20, 2006... AMSTERDAM -- The European Coffee Federation (ECF), the umbrella organization of the European green coffee trade, coffee roasting industry and soluble coffee manufacturers, has streamlined and strengthened its structure. Its three constituent...

New rural development project aims to secure coffee production in marginal areas.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 20, 2006... MEXICO -- Executive director, Nestor Osorio recently participated in the launch of a new project, sponsored by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), financed by the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) along with the Government of Mexico....

Tea production rises, but exports decrease.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 20, 2006... INDIA -- According to the Tea Board, India's tea production in the first two months of the 2006 calendar year has registered a growth in the Assam Valley and Cachar regions. Growth has stagnated in the West Bengal region in Dooars and Terai,...

Coffee farmers cry foul in Kenya.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 20, 2006... KENYA -- According to a report that appeared in the East Africa, Standard, coffee farmers from Meru have accused the Government of failing to initiate reforms in the industry. The Coffee Board of Kenya organized a training in Meru Town where...

Heavy coffee drinkers take heart.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 20, 2006... U.S. -- A new study found no relationship between drinking lots of coffee and coronary heart disease. Two separate studies followed more than 120,000 participants for as long as two decades found no link between heart disease and a daily intake...

Surge in tea exports in Pakistan.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 20, 2006... PAKISTAN -- According to a report that appeared in Business Line, the recent rise in Kenyan tea prices coupled with the improvement in Indo-Pak trade relations following a decline in its production has pushed up tea exports to an estimated...

Calendar.(coffee industry)(Calendar)
June 20, 2006... June 1 - 3: The XXII Spanish Coffee Congress, Caidiz, Spain. Tel: (34) 963 155 788, Fax: (34) 963 155 780, E-mail: gama@gamacongresos.com June 8 - 11: Green Coffee Association Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana....

Questioning the Pod: the future of coffee pods is an important issue on everyone's mind in the industry. While some of these issues have been clarified, the questions remain pertinent for those placing assets on the line in pursuit of what is still a relatively new aspect in the business. Stuart Daw presents some intriguing questions and answers to such concerns.(Coffee Pods)
June 20, 2006... So many topics of conversation in coffee service and vending these days have been related to the single cup issue. Viewing the past history of coffee service, buyer preferences have always hung in the balance between three main issues: quality,...

Grinding technology leaves others in the dust: when it comes to achieving the best in coffee technology, it is best to evaluate all the possible methods. Below you will find how MPE's Gran-U-Lizer measures to others in the race, and whether it suits the needs and requirements for your coffee.(Grinding)
June 20, 2006... It's a shrinking world. Faster transportation, instant internet information and communication, all combine to make our enormous planet, for all practical purposes, a lot smaller and a lot more demanding than it used to be. In today's...

The digital initiative: Cecafe brings the digital era into rural schools and institutions within the coffee growing regions of Brazil.(Coffee & Education)
June 20, 2006... There is a goal that many socially responsible companies and organizations have, which is to do good by doing the right thing well. Cecafe, believing that the digital world is a great equalizer and a powerful tool in achieving social inclusion...

And the Oscar goes to ... Minas Gerais: although nine out of the 'Top 10' coffees selected for this year's Illycaffe Brazil Coffee Quality Awards were from the state of Minas Gerais, that doesn't mean they were the only ones that enjoyed the evening.(Conference Review)
June 20, 2006... The 15th edition of the Illycaffe Brazil Coffee Quality Awards, which were held in Sao Paulo on March 10, 2006, could be considered a local version of Hollywood's grandiose ceremony awarding actors for quality performances. This year, of...

Miles of blending in England's West country: Reg Butler finds a quaint roaster and packer during a holiday in southwest England. He tells the story of Miles Tea & Coffee.(Roaster/Packer Profile)(Company overview)
June 20, 2006... Porlock (population 1,300) is one of those picture-postcard villages in southwest England, which pulls in thousands of day-trip holidaymakers. Lying at the foot of a hill on the edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, and a mile from the sea,...

Optima introduces new pod machine: as the pod market continues to proliferate, Optima, enhances their Optima CFL unit.(Pods)
June 20, 2006... (Staff Report) Optima, a global manufacturer of filling and packaging machinery has introduced the Optima CFL modular and linear filling system for hard and soft portion packed pods. The Optima CFL offers a modular design that can remotely...

NCA converge in Boca Raton: the annual gathering of the National Coffee Association (NCA) provided a wide-range of programs and speakers that brought some good news amid a comprehensive update of the industry's current trends.
June 20, 2006... This past March, the National Coffee Association (NCA) returned to its traditional convention at Florida's Boca Raton Resort and Club. The event included a wide-range of programs and presentations that attracted a host of senior representatives...

A look at Jaya Teas: when one hears of the successes of Jaya Teas, it is hard to imagine that the head of the company occupies a full time job in a totally unrelated industry. This is, however, the case with Sunil Joshi--a man who claims that "tea flows in his veins.".(Tea)
June 20, 2006... In India's Mirik Valley, halfway between the towns of Siliguri and Darjeeling, sits a small, century-old: tea garden called Soureni Estate. This steep, mist-shrouded plot with barely 60 acres of original China bush is where Sunil Joshi was born...

Twinings celebrates 300 years with new teas and new packaging: we recently met with Stephen Twining who is circling the globe, telling the masses and celebrating the company's 300 years.(Company Profile)
June 20, 2006... Twinings North America, Inc. is celebrating its 300th anniversary celebration for the Twinings of London specialty tea brand. From blending and brewing its very first cup of tea in 1706, to the newest Green Tea with Jasmine, Twinings of London...

It's a grind reveals the keys to skyrocketing success: since 1994, It's A Grind's unique customer-driven formula has provided an inviting atmosphere and a high quality signature roast that has launched this once tiny coffee house to success. They attribute their success to an "exceptional experience" that can't be found anywhere else.(cup Service)
June 20, 2006... ESTABLISHING A NICHE in the coffee business is difficult. Starbucks defined the playing field with no close second in the category. Smaller players have tried to define their own niche, but how do they keep from looking as if they are imitating...

10 Traits highly successful baristas: There are potentially great baristas on every corner. The brand coaches share the winning formula of a successful barista that can turn your business into a noteworthy brand.(The BRAND coaches)
June 20, 2006... Just like there are vast differences in specialty coffees, there are vast differences in baristas. The crop of superb baristas is huge in the mature Northwest specialty coffee market. But, the first major hurdle we usually face to help clients...

Nothing lazy about this blend.(Product Showcase)(Lazy Days Tea Company)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... The Lazy Days Tea Company has much to boast about these days, due to their commitment to Fair Trade; the company is not only attributing to saving the world, but preserving the taste of tea in the process. "We are extremely enthusiastic about...

Lindsay's teas: tea never felt so good.(Product Showcase)
June 20, 2006... If drinking tea is beneficial, applying it to the body doesn't sound like such a bad idea. Lindsay's Teas doesn't seem to think so either, with their latest tea-based beauty line. The company has transformed their most exceptional tea blends...

Ito en: sweetens the supply.(Product Showcase)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... Joining Ito En's ready-to-drink, Sri Lankan black teas', Tea Apple and Tea Lemon flavors, are the fruity and full-bodied flavors of Mango, Peach, Raspberry, and Blueberry. "We are traditionally known for our unsweetened teas and are thrilled...

Intensitea: heightening the taste of tea.(Product Showcase)(Gebrueder Wollenhaupt GmbH)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... If there's one thing companies prefer to have for their product, is quality distinction from the competition. Exclusive to Gebrueder Wollenhaupt, the Intensitea allows for customers to receive that with their latest flavor additon, and many...

Sunsplash iced tea: refreshment at its best.(Product Showcase)
June 20, 2006... There's nothing sweeter than having a champion in the showcase lineup, and as the winner of three awards at the 2005 World Tea Expo (Most Creative, Best Herbal, and Best Presentation), this definitely one quenching piece. Barnes & Watson Fine...

Teabags: steeping in the fine arts.(Product Showcase)(Original T-Bag Designs)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... Who would have known that recycled tea bags could have so many uses and applications? A group of women from South Africa discovered one innovative method of utilizing those old teabags--in art. Original T-Bag Designs, a group that originates...

Dunkin' brands completes acquisition.(Trade News)
June 20, 2006... A consortium of global private equity firms, consisting of Bain Capital Partners LLC, and The Carlyle Group and Thomas H. Lee Partners LP, completed the acquisition of Dunkin' Brands Inc. from Pernod Ricard SA for $2.425 billion last March. ...

Coffee warehousing in Kancas city.(Trade News)
June 20, 2006... Paris Brothers, a fancily-owned business in the foodservice industry is offering warehousing for green coffee storage in the Kansas City area. According to the company, Paris Brothers' warehousing facilities are 100% climate controlled and...

Rancilio acquires share in Egro.(Trade News)(Egro Coffee Systems, Inc.)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... Rancilio S.p.A has acquired a 25% share in Egro Coffee Systems, Inc. through a respective increase of Egro Coffee Systems' share capital. "We can now serve our world-wide customers with a superior offer, which combines Italian excellence in...

World tea expo a success, a record attendances.(Trade News)
June 20, 2006... The World Tea Expo, tea trade show and conference, closed last month on its most successful year ever. The Expo's attendance, far surpassing expectations, with 4,122 participants "The record attendance we experienced is evidence of the...

Barrington coffee relocates to new facility.(Trade News)(Company overview)
June 20, 2006... Barrington Coffee Roasting Company (BCRC), has unveiled a new, state of the art, roasting and distribution facility in Massachusetts. Barrington Coffee has been growing steadily since it was founded in 1993. BCRC's new facility allows for...

Whittard of chelsea sold.(Trade News)
June 20, 2006... Tea and coffee retailer Whittard of Chelsea agreed to a 21.5m[pounds sterling] takeover bid from Icelandic retail group Baugur. Baugur is making the offer through its Julian Graves business, which owns 260 shops in the U.K. specializing in...

Name change for granito.(Trade News)
June 20, 2006... Granito Coffee Works has changed the company's name to Aspen Beverage Group. According to the president, Chad McNair, this new name better reflects the company's key brands: Aspen Select-roasted whole bean coffee; Aspen Ice--frozen and iced...

Tully's creates two positions.(People News)
June 20, 2006... Tully's Coffee Corp., specialty coffee roaster has created two new positions. Martin Walker has joined Tully's as director of database marketing, and Scott Earle as Tully's Card sales manager. Walker will lead and direct Tully's Card sales...

Pierson C. Irwin Jr. (Peter), March 12, 2006, age 89.(Obituary)(IrwinHarrisons-Whimey, Inc.)(Obituary)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... Peter Irwin, former president of IrwinHarrisons-Whimey, Inc., a major tea importer, which had offices in eight states and 10 foreign countries. He was also a former president of the Tea Association of the USA, serving from 1959-1960. His...

Flavor & fragrance appointments.(People News)(Jennifer Nystrom and Krista Ruhnke )(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... Flavor & Fragrance Specialties have made the following appointments: Jennifer Nystrom has been appointed senior account executive, servicing the Western Region. Nystrom comes to FFS after 18 years in the food industry. She worked in research &...

Spee-Dee patented positive cut off device for augers.(Equipments & Packaging News)
June 20, 2006... Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc., a global manufacturer of equipment to measure and fill dry products in consumer size containers has recently launched the Positive Cut Off Device (PCOD). The PCOD can specifically impact productivity and...

Bunn's latest coffee brewer.(Equipments & Packaging News)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... Bunn introduced its latest coffee brewer with the Infusion Series Coffee Brewer (ICB). The ICB incorporates digital BrewWise technology that can produce I or 1.5 gallons into servers and airpots. The digital display for program options...

Weighpack high-speed vertical form fill & seal.(Equipments & Packaging News)
June 20, 2006... Weighpack Systems Inc., developer and manufacturer of packaging machinery has introduced the XPDIUS, high-speed vertical form, fill & seal machine. The product is available in two models, (XP800 and the XP 1200) that features resistance access...

Rovema's re-closure for stand-up pouches.(Equipments & Packaging News)(Brief article)
June 20, 2006... Rovema, a packaging supplier introduced the Slider Zipper reclosure package. This pouch is the company's latest innovation for the Vertical Forra, Fill and Seal Model VVI-200. The reel fed slider zipper provides an easily open and close seal...