Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from June 2009

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from June 2009

Waltz into Vienna.(from the Editor's Desk)
June 1, 2009... As summer approaches and the World Cup Seville comes to a close, I day dream of less hectic days I can spend writing articles, answering emails and finally cleaning off my desk. But before I could get too excited about those lazy, hazy, crazy...

Delay to Uganda coffee marketing seen as more rain forecast.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 1, 2009... KAMPALA -- Wet conditions in Uganda's western and southern coffee regions will continue until mid-May, the Ugandan government's Department of Meteorology said, prompting a warning that this could delay the marketing of the crop there. The...

Coffee market report April 2009.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)(Report)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
June 1, 2009... LONDON -- Market developments, coffee prices and news continue to be dominated by the Colombian shortfall and the unprecedented increase in the premium for this origin. In April, prices of Colombian Milds recorded their highest monthly average...

Peru output to decline in 2010.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 1, 2009... LIMA -- Coffee production in Peru for marketing year 2010 (April/March) is forecast to decrease 5% to 3.9 million 60-kilogram bags, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report. Coffee is Peru's most important agricultural export....

Colombian truckers' strike still on.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
June 1, 2009... BOGOTA -- Colombian truckers' strike has reduced the amount of coffee getting to port for shipment overseas and the situation is getting difficult, said the head of the Association of Colombian Coffee Exporters, Jorge Lozano. The port of...

Does hazelnut flavored coffee pose an allergy concern?(Flavor of the Month)
June 1, 2009... Is it just me or does there seem to be an epidemic of nut allergies these days? A five year study conducted at Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York, NY) reports the incidence of nut allergies almost doubled from 1997 to 2002. About 1% of...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2009... June 12-14: Coffee Fest Las Vegas Tel: + 1 (425) 283-5058 Email: TamaraS@coffeefest.com Web: www.coffeefest.com June 14-16: Ultimate Barista Championship at the FHC (Food Hospitality China) Beijing, China Tel:...

Packaging choices and planning strategy: in the gourmet world of coffee and tea, packaging is an essential component to differentiating your product on the shelf. It helps manufacturers communicate the quality and aroma of the product to their customers.(Logistics Success)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Companies research packaging colors, design and materials, finding a look that best captures the target audience at the greatest price point. Most companies, however, neglect to consider how packaging plays an...

Water's role in great beverages: water--it's everywhere: in the oceans, in the puddles, coming out of the skies as rain and snow. It comes out of our taps and plays a very important role in our beverages. But what is water?(Water Quality)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines water as follows: The liquid that descends from the clouds as rain, forms streams, lakes and seas, and is a major constituent of all living matter and that when pure is an...

The new point of Lavazza: if one turns away from the Lavazza company for a few months or a year there can be many surprises in store when one looks again. This phenomenon of espresso coffee has been amebic by nature for the past two decades, but never before so as now.(Lavazza's Legacy)(Company overview)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Among the very large coffee companies it is by far the most audacious in its self-challenge to alter the image of coffee in general, create a new image specifically for Italian espresso and draw in a new generation...

In Sri Lanka, tea exporters hopeful with 26-year-old civil war finally over: Asia's longest-running ethnic conflict has finally come to an end, but up here in the Hill Country of Nuwara Eliya--only 200 miles due south of the last major battle--you would have hardly known a war was going on at all.(Sri Lankan Tea)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A cool breeze rustles the trees in the early-morning mist. At the plantation guest house where this reporter has been graciously hosted by the Sri Lanka Tea Board, a fireplace has been burning all night; despite the...

Creating the perfect filling and sealing system for Nestle's "Dolce Gusto" range.(Capsule Creation)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the final quarter of 2004, Rychiger AG was awarded a contract to develop a pilot plant line for the production of "Dolce Gusto" capsules for Nestles newest and, at that time, most important product launch. Within...

17th Santos Seminar review: three days of sunshine and blue skies mixed with stimulating coffee talk at the 17th edition of the International Santos Coffee Seminar in Guaruja, Brazil was a rousing success.(Santos Coffee Seminar)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The theme of this year's Seminal was "Brazilian Coffee--A Reliable Partner" and international and Brazilian speakers were invited to give presentations relating to consumption and production scenarios, market trends,...

Starbucks births a bold green future: change isn't always a bad thing. In the case of the Starbucks redesign, it just might be the way of the future.(The BRAND n)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just as we were all about to dismiss Starbucks as a legendary yesteryear brand destined to never wiggle its way back into the world's heart of the pocketbook, the "back to basics" seed that Howard Schultz planted in...

AriZona beverages USDA certified green teas.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2009... With a continued respect for organically grown and produced goods, AriZona Beverages announces the launch of a new line of USDA certified organic iced teas. From the pure honey and cane juice that sweetens the beverages to the fruit juices and...

Full Circle Coffee Equipment Wash from Urnex.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2009... Urnex Brands, Inc. / Puro Calf Group announced the introduction of Full Circle Coffee Equipment Wash. The coffee wash powder is the first of what will be a full portfolio of environmentally responsible products formulated from renewable,...

Adorning the art of tea.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2009... Each cup of tea contains a miracle. Pure water hydrates leaves, and we receive delight steaming and fragrant in a cup. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Tea Pin likewise bestows grace to an everyday act. Scepter-like, the handcrafted pin sits...

Puerh Tea in bags, bricks and bottles from Numi.(Product Showcase)
June 1, 2009... Numi Tea now offers six ready-to-drink bottled tea blends, including five varieties of Puerh Tea blends and one Rooibos herbal blend. Independent ORAC tests have shown that one serving of Numi's Organic Puerh tea yields 32% higher antioxidant...

Italian taste competition coffee products winners.(Trade News)
June 1, 2009... The 2008 International Coffee Tasting was held in Brescia, Italy this past October. Results of the competition have recently been announced. 130 coffee products from Italy and international markets participated in the competition organized by...

Caffe Bristot turns 90.(Trade News)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... One of the older coffees in Europe to be "branded," Caffe Bristot is celebrating its 90th year in 2009. A product of Procaffe in Beluno, Italy, Caffe Bristot truly pioneered as an early Italian espresso coffee blend export. It has gained...

NCA Coffee consumption study.(Trade News)
June 1, 2009... In an economically challenging year, the coffee industry has proved resilient, as evidenced by new data from the NCA's 2009 National Coffee Drinking Trends (NCDT) market-research survey. Daily consumption of coffee beverages among consumers...

Sales engineer joins Vortex.(People News)
June 1, 2009... Vortex Valves Europe has appointed a sales engineer, based at the company's Darlington head office. Laurence Millington will provide technical expertise and support for the Vortex range of dry bulk solids handling valves. The new role,...

World Barista Championship appoints Chang executive director.(People News)
June 1, 2009... After an extensive six-month worldwide search and interview process, Cynthia Chang has been appointed to the position of executive director for the World Barista Championship. Chang volunteered to serve the WBC and United States Barista...

Change in management of Probat-Werke.(People News)(Wim Abbing )(Stephan Lange)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... As of May this year, Wim Abbing is the sole Managing director of Probat-Werke von Gimborn Maschinenfabrik GmbH. From now on, he will also be in charge of Stephan Lange's fields of responsibility. With this change, management is now back...

Horizontal Airlanco Dust Collection Cyclones.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Horizontal Dust Collection Cyclones by Airlanco maximize collection efficiency and cut overall costs, while meeting customers' clean air needs. Airlanco HE (High-Efficiency) Series Cyclones serve as primary receivers in dilute phase pneumatic...

Wilbur Curtis Thermopro G3 digital coffee brewing systems.(Equipment & Packaging News)
June 1, 2009... With advanced Generation Three (G3) Technology and state-of-the-art servers, Curtis ThermoPro Brewing Systems make gourmet coffee brewing instantly easy. This system quickly brews up to one-gallon of gourmet coffee into high-tech ThermoPro...

Cal-Smart calibration system from Mocon.(Equipment & Packaging News)
June 1, 2009... New from Mocon, Inc. is the Cal-Smart one-button calibration hardware/software package. The new calibration system is now available on many of the company's PAC CHECK series oxygen (O2) carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbon monoxide (CO)...

Plus 4 You from Astoria.(Equipment & Packaging News)
June 1, 2009... From CMA/Astoria The "Plus 4 You" has a multi boiler system which helps ensure cup quality and temperature stability. Moreover, it is also the first eco-friendly machine, which helps to reduce energy costs by up to 47.6%. It has a much lower...