Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from March 2006

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from March 2006

Tea--alive and kicking.(from the Editor's Desk)
March 20, 2006... The educational venues for tea salon and shop owners have multiplied throughout the U.S. Tea's health attributes is only one of many magazines' tea topics as articles on cooking with tea, tea products, accoutrements and teapots and profiles of...

Second ICO World Coffee Conference.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 20, 2006... BRAZIL -- Over 1,500 participants--including 486 representatives from 65 countries attended the 2nd World Coffee Conference, which was sponsored by the ICO and the Brazilian government, for three days in late September in Salvador Bahia,...

Sao Paulo Coffee Quality Awards.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 20, 2006... The Sao Paulo Coffee Quality Awards was held October 26th at the Brazilian Coffee Museum located in the Santos Coffee Exchange. The annual awards, which began in 2002 are sponsored by SINDICAFE, The Sao Paulo Roasters Union, the State...

Los Angeles investors boost Kisoro farmers.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 20, 2006... KAMPALA -- Coffee growers in Kisoro are counting their fortunes following plans by a leading organic coffee company and other investors in California to further invest in the area. The group is expected in Uganda shortly, writes Kampala's New...

James Finlays goes into green tea production.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 20, 2006... AFRICA -- James Finlays has commissioned a multi-million shillings ($1 U.S. dollar is equivalent to about 1,827 Ugandan shillings) green tea production plant, in a move that will position the firm in the lucrative tea industry, The Standard...

Coffee shops look to cash in on snack craze.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 20, 2006... CANADA -- Canadians are skipping meals more than ever, leading to more time and money spent in restaurants on mid-morning snacks and afternoon coffee breaks, than on what is supposed to be the most important meal of the day. Coffee retail...

Coffee farmers reaping from receipts on quality.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 20, 2006... KAMPALA -- Following the establishment of the Warehouse Receipt Systems, coffee farmers in eastern Uganda realized an average of 15% increase in the prices, The Monitor reports. The Warehouse Receipt System (WRS) is where a farmer is issued...

Plantation sector worried over low prices for tea.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 20, 2006... INDIA -- If the downtrend in auction tea prices continues to persist, it might deepen the crisis in Kerala's tea plantation industry. In recent weekly sales, the price realized at the auction has dropped by Rs 7-8 a kilogram, industry sources...

Calendar.
March 20, 2006... March 9-11: The National Coffee Association's 95th Annual Convention. Boca Raton, Florida. Tel: (1)(212) 766-4007. Web: www.ncausa.org March 15-26: Specialty Tea Institute Tea Program @ World Tea Expo, Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas,...

Innovations in the pampas: necessity is the mother of invention and Argentina is no longer the land of easy living. Machinery companies, specialty tea packers and tea consultants are finding ways to thrive in a difficult climate and are finding worldwide markets.(Tea in Argentina)
March 20, 2006... Not resting on their experience and knowledge in the production of automatic tea bag filling machines, Maisa recently found a new challenge by responding to a client's market need. They developed a retrofit providing pillow pack packaging for...

Green tea Q&A: an interview with Yukihiko Hara, Ph.D.(Green Tea)(Interview)(Cover story)
March 20, 2006... Three years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Yukihiko Hara. In my travels to tea origins, I have met numerous people who possess a strong passion and knowledge of tea, and although Dr. Hara is no exception, his expertise in the chemistry...

G. Wollenhaupt: history of a global tea & vanilla trading company: tea merchant, Gebrueder Wollenhaupt, celebrates 125 years of service. We congratulate the company on this momentous occasion.(Company Profile)(Company overview)
March 20, 2006... Staff Report In March of 1881, two young brothers, Carl August and Hermann Ludwig Wollenhaupt founded a tea trading company in a contor house--an old wharf warehouse with cranes installed on the top of the facade within the free trade area...

Pouches, bottles, barrels & more: as tea and coffee products continue to improve and expand their product range, the containers that hold them also adapt.(Packaging Update)
March 20, 2006... As foodservice venues ramp up beverage programs, the coffee and tea liquid segment are supporting companies with quality products, and nothing is worse than selling a new beverage program and having the product arrive in equipment that has been...

Teabags take centerstage; the once humble teabag is now attracting much consumer attention and dollars. Randy Altman reviews packers' choice for teabags and who's buying what these days.(Focus on Teabags)(Company overview)
March 20, 2006... Unilever, a reliable global force for innovation, spurred the modern teabag trend in 1996, with the launch of their pyramid-shape bags. Since this multi-national corporation's research budget is larger than the total income of many tea...

Prominent course in tea: Riensch & Held is one of the most sought after suppliers for tea connoisseurs. We take a look at many of their products available for both tea and coffee retailers.(Company Profile)
March 20, 2006... Riensch & Held knows the business of tea filters and accessories. For over 30 years, the company has acquainted the world with the latest and top-notch household filters. They have provided those with a superior understanding of tea, with their...

Assessing and reflecting on estate coffees: Estate coffee has endured a difficult journey in trying to establish itself as a strong, prevailing industry. Timothy J. Castle examines the great history of this trade, as well as the possibilities and uncertainty of the future.(estate coffee)(Column)
March 20, 2006... While coffees from specific estates have been available for purchase by roasters for decades, the idea of marketing them as such did not get much attention until the late 1970's. Nonetheless, a good source of coffee from single estates has...

Uncovering huge potential in marketing business coffee: think outside of the coffee retail shop by considering expanding your business into office coffee services.(cup service)
March 20, 2006... CAN YOUR RETAIL COFFEE BUSINESS springboard you into other successful wholesale coffee service opportunities? For many coffee retailers across the globe, that is the burning question. It's as simple as this: Never stop moving. By all means,...

Obtain menu-perfect profits: perfecting the menu at your coffee shop is a crucial step to increasing business, while blended ice drinks are yet another important factor of driving sales.(The BRAND coaches[R])
March 20, 2006... AS WE DASH AROUND THE COUNTRY conducting both minor and major specialty coffee retail brand overhauls, one of our most common mission is to lift daily sales by at least $200. We find our one- to three-location customers often have small...

The Coffee Book returns.
March 20, 2006... Named "Best Business Book" by Library Journal, the Coffee Book returns with another dose for those looking to learn a little more about the traditional beverage. The first edition explored the history, consumption patterns, and social impact of...

Delta Blues' ready to drink punch.
March 20, 2006... Although tea punch is usually considered a southern tradition, it may soon become a worldwide one with Delta Blues' iced tea punch, ready to drink beverage. According to Delta Blues' founder and president, Leslie McKinney Bass, the recipe has...

Adagio Teas' wrapping quality & convenience.(Product Showcase)
March 20, 2006... In continuing their distinction in the tea industry, Adagio Teas is proud to present their new line of disposable, pyramid-shaped teabags. In doing this, the company demonstrates that a good product does not need to be compromised, and that the...

Mayorga increases flavor.(Product Showcase)
March 20, 2006... Although Mayorga Coffee specializes in coffee importing and roasting, the company has ventured into the flavor division with their customized line of syrups. Elegantly presented in 750-ml glass wine-styled bottles, the gourmet syrups are...

U.S. office for Dethlefsen & Balk.(Trade News)
March 20, 2006... Dethlefsen & Balk, suppliers to the specialty tea trade from Hamburg, Germany, have expanded their presence into the U.S. in Aurora, Illinois. Dethlefsen & Balk provides a wide selection of premium loose-leaf teas and accessories, as well...

Oren's celebrates 20 years.(Trade News)
March 20, 2006... Oren's Daily Roast, one of New York City's premier specialty coffee roasters, is celebrating 20 years in the business. To share the celebration, Oren's Daily Roast offered discounted brewed and whole bean coffees. The original Oren's Daily...

Green Coffee Association to hold New Orleans convention.
March 20, 2006... The Green Coffee Association has rescheduled their convention, which was cancelled after the Hurricane Katrina damage in September 2005 in New Orleans. They will now hold their convention June 8-11, 2006 at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans. The...

Q Auction schedule in 2006.(coffees industry)
March 20, 2006... The 2006 Q Auction schedule includes Q Auctions for five Central American countries, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The schedule is as follows (please note dates are subject to change): 7 March 2006 ...

Van Lauren: fire extinguishes brand new facility.(Trade News)
March 20, 2006... This past December, soluble coffee manufacturer, Van Lauren Beverages, lost their brand new facility to a fire. Fifty firefighters worked for more than 24 hours to extinguish the blaze in the Camford Way, Sundon packing and distribution...

The Spice Merchant celebrates 25 years.(Trade News)
March 20, 2006... Specialty coffee roaster, The Spice Merchant, is celebrating 25 years of business. In 1980, owners Bob and Sue Boewe opened the shop selling coffee, tea and spices in a 400-sq. ft. back end of a storefront in Kansas, and within six months they...

16th Santos coffee seminar.(Trade News)
March 20, 2006... The Santos Commercial Association, sponsors of the Santos International Coffee Seminars, will hold its bi-annual seminar May 16-19, 2006 at the Casa Grande Hotel in Guaruja, Brazil. The theme of this year's seminar is: "World Coffee...

Franke takes over Coffeetech AG.(Trade News)(Brief article)
March 20, 2006... Franke has completed its acquisition of the Swiss service retailer, Coffeetech AG, which is located in Berikon, Zurich. Since 1990, Coffeetech has been a service retailer of Franke Kaffeemaschinen AG. With the acquisition of this service...

Urnex Brands appointments.(People News)
March 20, 2006... (YONKERS, NEW YORK) -- Urnex Brands, manufacturers of specialty cleaning products and accessories for the professional and consumer coffee industry, has named James Presser as vice president of operations, and Charles McAlpin as marketing...

Layman joins Millrock.(appoints Timothy Layman)(Brief article)
March 20, 2006... (WEST BRIDGEWATER, MASSACHUSETTS) -- Millrock, manufacturers of modular casework and refrigerated food cases for specialty retailers, recently named Timothy Layman as a sales executive. Layman will focus on sales promotion throughout the...

Two sales execs added to Bunn team.(People News)
March 20, 2006... (SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS) -- Two seasoned sales executives have been named to the Bunn sales team: Greg Fisher and Joe Sturm. Greg Fisher has become senior vice president, national accounts, providing leadership and strategic planning the...

MPE's laboratory Mini-Densifier.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Company overview)
March 20, 2006... Modern Process Equipment Corporation (MPE) introduces the GP.md Mini-Densifier for laboratory applications. This unit is ideal for pilot plant and laboratory applications, wherein a small quantity (5-kg.) of product requires densification for...

New PrecisionBrew insulated coffee.(People News)
March 20, 2006... Grindmaster Corporation has introduced two new models PBIC-430 (twin) and PBIC-330 (single) PrecisionBrew vacuum insulated Shuttle coffee brewers. These brewers offer programmable features through highly accurate digital systems. Key...

New packaging for Tibetan Tea.(People News)
March 20, 2006... Tibetan Tea has a new look. For iced tea drinkers looking for a new twist on an old favorite, a new taste sensation is offered in Tibetan Tea. Infused with all natural ingredients, Tibetan Tea is a sparkling black and herbal tea blend enhanced...

DaVinci: off with his head!
March 20, 2006... DaVinci Gourmet's new label design and logo are the culmination of a yearlong design and market research process. Kevin Kreumer, director of marketing explains, "Our objective was to bring the image forward while also having clearer...