Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from June 2008

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from June 2008

Family businesses: trials and tribulations.(from the Editor's Desk)
June 1, 2008... I'm very happy to print Working with Parents in this issue. The familial element is incredibly prevalent in the coffee and tea industries, with family members involved in all aspects of growing their product or services. Through the years, I...

[Cartoon].(Cartoon)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It's a $60,000.00 car and the question most often asked is, 'How many coffee cup holders are there?'"

Barista expanding in domestic, overseas markets.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 1, 2008... DELHI -- With the coffee chain business becoming highly competitive, Barista Coffee is expanding in the overseas and domestic markets. The coffee brand is looking to consolidate its presence in the Indian market. "We will open 80 new outlets...

UCC to emerge as number three cafe chain.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 1, 2008... TOKYO -- According to The Nikkei, UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. reached an agreement to turn Kohikan Corp., Japan's third-largest cafe operator, into a subsidiary by acquiring an 89% stake. The deal will catapult the fifth-ranked UCC to number three...

Eastern African Fine Coffees Association partners with Starbucks.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 1, 2008... NAIROBI -- The Eastern African Fine Coffees Association (EAFCA) recently partnered with Starbucks Coffee Company to recognize farmers producing coffees of exemplary quality. Starbucks in Lausanne, Switzerland will host eastern African farmers...

World Tea prices soar as Kenyan outputs drops.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 1, 2008... Kenya -- Tea prices are headed for a record high following a historical drop in Kenygs production, reduced supplies at the Mombassa tea auction and a rise in international market prices. According to the Tea Board of Kenya, the country's...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2008... June 24: Tea Association Golf & Dinner Outing, Bronxville, NY Tel: +1(212) 986-9415 E-mail: info@teausa.com Web: www.teausa.com August 14-17: Roasters Guild Retreat Grand Rapids, Minnesota E-mail:...

Working for parents--sustaining the industry from generation to generation: talented individuals are sustaining the coffee and tea industry by continuing family dynasties that they have essentially learned about from the roots up.(Family Matters)(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It has been a tradition for generations in some family businesses to work together. Working for your parents can be anything from one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences to a divisive obstacle--a unique...

Italy's espresso town: Naples in the sunlight seems far from the various tragedies it has endured and survived through its millenniums of existence. The tragedies of this beautiful mountainside city, those of the past and those of the present, explain the keen savoring of pleasure that is also part of the city's character.(Espresso)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Festivals, music and food may be more prominent but coffee too is distinctively a Neapolitan pleasure. Naples is among the world's great "coffee" cities, with its own tradition in coffee recipes, brewing, blending...

Kona coffee Part II--what works and what doesn't: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal surveys the machinery and processing equipment behind the Kona coffee farms as well as a controversial labeling issue surrounding the beans.(Kona Coffee)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is no single step in the coffee production process that is more important than the next. From seed to cup, the attention and choices of every involved individual can affect the end result. Kona coffee generally...

Cafes in Madrid: Madrid has a rich, age-old cafe culture. In recent years, Madrid as well as the rest of Spain has been home to the rise of chain coffee shops, which are gaining momentum and presence in Spain, all but replacing the traditional local cafe that defines Europe.(Madrid)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The charm of Spain is found in day-to-day life. As anyone who has visited Spain knows, and what anyone who is planning to visit Spain in the future should know, drinking a coffee at a local cafe is a typical and...

Part 1: Malta and tea tradition: in Part one of a two-part series, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal explores the Mediterranean island of Malta, along with their tea traditions and current tea importers and distributors.(Tea in Malta)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Malta, a small island comprising of an archipelago of islands in the Mediterranean, has been ruled by a succession of powers over the centuries due to its strategic position. The occupiers included the Phoenicians,...

Let's get personal--personalizing your own niche in tea: special events from weddings to baby showers are moments that you want to mark with your personal touch. Companies are now incorporating tea in their product line to personalize anything from favors to special blends that can be customized to your preferences.(Tea & Personalization)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There is no doubt that special events are exciting and memorable milestones that you want to leave a lasting impression with your guests to be cherished for years to come. Personalized tea-incorporated favors has...

How to convey tea: a drag that's not a drag: a first-hand account on how tubular drag conveyors are changing the nature of tea processing.(Processing Tea)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Not long ago, I toured the production facility of a major tea operation that uses tubular drag conveyors. It is very interesting to observe tea whizzing by in story-high, modern configurations and to get a close look...

New strategies for an evolving market at Turnberry: with the coffee business at an uncertain stage, audiences at the NCA's well-attended 2008 Convention heard about a range of strategies and niches that were ripe for development.(NCA Review)(National Coffee Association)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] As the coffee fraternity gathered in early March for the 97th incarnation of the National Coffee Association's Annual Convention, the market had just hit record highs and was coming down, amidst gloomy predictions...

Retailer profile: Kaffitar: a hot cup of Joe in Iceland: the coffee shop phenomenon has exploded in the U.S. and Europe and is steadily creeping into the hearts of other major countries. Iceland, while not often thought of when speaking of specialty coffee, has also made a name for itself thanks to the creativity and determination of Kaffitar.(Specialty news)(Addy Hedinsdottir of Kaffitar)(Interview)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] T & C: How long have you been in business? Addy Hedinsdottir: Kaffitar started in 1990. T&C: How did you begin? AH: I got to know good coffee when I lived in Madison, Wisconsin from 1984-1989. There, the...

Retail offerings: the gelato edge: some food and beverage items are a match made in heaven: soup and sandwich, cookies and milk, gelato and coffee? Yes! Gelato and coffee. See why!(Specialty news)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When you think about regions the U.S. where gelato might be popular, the Pacific Northwest would have to rank near the top of the list. According to the International Dairy Foods Association, Portland is the number...

Finum's iced tea maker.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2008... The newest product from the finum Tea Control line is the Iced Tea Maker. The Iced Tea Maker allows you to brew fresh iced tea without having to remove the infuser to stop the brewing process, without adding additional ice or water and without...

JavaFit-coffee.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Javalution now offers a line of JavaFit coffee with functional benefits. These coffees come in four varieties: JavaFit Diet Plus 62, JavaFit Energy Extreme 62, JavaFit Immunity Plus Multi-Vitamins and JavaFit Focus...

DaVinci Gourmet's Signature Sauces.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2008... DaVinci Gourmet now has a line of Signature Sauces specifically formulated for espresso-based drinks. The new fine is available in Dark Chocolate Raspberry, Mexican Chocolate and Dulce de Leche. One pump of sauce is equivalent to four pumps of...

iTea wands.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2008... The Sugart Group manufactures sugar stick packages that are available in proprietary standard designs or as custom designed private label and brand logo items. Two low-calorie sweeteners and several purpose-designed accessories compliment...

UNIC opens Japan subsidiary.(Trade News)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... UNIC opened its subsidiary UNIC JAPAN KK in Tokyo, confirming its strategy to reinforce its Japanese market presence. UNIC JAPAN handles the distribution and the after-sales service of the complete UNIC equipment line of professional...

Sara Lee debuts Good Origin in U.S.(Trade News)
June 1, 2008... Sara Lee Foodservice recently introduced Good Origin sustainable coffee to the U.S. market. "The introduction of Good Origin builds on our winning European formula and helps us incorporate sustainability as part of a viable business...

Wal-Mart introduces private label coffee.(Trade News)
June 1, 2008... Wal-Mart Stores recently introduced its own line of organic, Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certified coffee. The line includes Sam's Choice Fair Trade certified coffee, Sam's Choice Rainforest Alliance certified coffee and Sam's...

Brazil opens Terra Forte USA with Christian Wolthers.(Trade News)
June 1, 2008... Terra Forte Coffee recently formed Terra Forte Coffee USA in collaboration with Christian Wolthers. Terra Forte Exp e Imp de Cafe Ltda began in 2005 and is headquartered at Sao Joao da Boa Vista/SP, Brazil. Terra Forte exports over half a...

Buhler Sortex opens new site.(Trade News)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Buhler Sortex, manufacturer of optical sorters for food processors, recently moved to a plant at Gallions Reach in London. Buhler Sortex was founded as Gunson's Sortex, in 1947 when London was preparing for the 1948 Olympic Games. Now part...

Hipage acquires competitor.(Trade News)(Hipage Company, Inc.)(W.M. Stone & Company, Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... The Hipage Company, Inc., a customs broker and international freight forwarder founded in Norfolk in 1927, recently acquired W.M. Stone & Company, Inc., a local competitor, for an undisclosed amount. Both firms, privately held, are based...

SCAA announces 2008-2009 Board of Directors.(People News)
June 1, 2008... The SCAA 2008-2009 Board of Directors includes: president i Mark Inman, Taylor Maid Farms LLC, first vice president Mike Ebert, Coffee Masters, Inc, second vice president Peter Giuliano, Counter Culture Coffee and secretary/treasurer Tracy...

Autocrat hires chief operating officer.(People News)
June 1, 2008... Autocrat, Inc., a fourth-generation family-owned business that roasts coffee and manufactures coffee extracts, recently appointed E Patrick Holmes, Jr. to chief operating officer. Holmes will oversee manufacturing operations, sales and...

David Williamson, April 16, 2008, age 42.(Obituaries)
June 1, 2008... As seen on caterersearch.com, David Williamson, managing director of Glasgow-based coffee roaster Matthew Algie, passed away on April 16, 2008. Though he was only 42, he made a remarkable impression on the British beverage trade, with many of...

Victoria Arduino espresso brewer.(Equipment & Packaging News)
June 1, 2008... The Adonia espresso brewer is the latest design from the Italian company that pioneered in creating sculpted brewer monuments for the espresso bar and devised some of the most famous poster art for the past century for marketing any product....

Brasilia's new coffee revolution.(Equipment & Packaging News)
June 1, 2008... Sublima, new to Brasilia, is the only brewing system in the market that extracts coffee at a record concentration of 10.4 brix with a standard seven grams Espresso dose. While the traditional brewing pressure could hardly exceed nine bars...

Jura-Capresso's new ENA line.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Jura-Capresso's new ENA line includes three super compact models that offer a bean-to-cup experience, with single button operation and energy-saving features. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The line includes the ENA 3 in Ristretto Black and...

Zorjirushi's Thermal Gravity Pot Beverage Dispenser.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Zojirushi recently released two new Thermal Gravity Pot Beverage Dispensers. The Gravity Pot comes equipped with a detachable serving base and is available with a stainless steel or glass liner. Beverages remain hot (or cold) for hours. In...