Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from March 2007

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from March 2007

NCA Convention convenes.(from the Editor's Desk)
March 1, 2007... The NCA Convention was recently held in Scottsdale, Arizona and Juan Valdez was there! People lined up for their pictures to be taken alongside the newly appointed Juan. It didn't matter that we've all been in the coffee business for years,...

Civet Cat Coffee--world's most expensive beverage.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 1, 2007... TAIWAN -- According to a report published in the Taipei Times, a cup of Kopi Luwak, a slightly oily brew derived from half-digested coffee beans and then excreted by the animal is now worth $325 a kilogram, placing it among the world's most...

India's tea industry models Iran.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 1, 2007... INDIA -- The Indian tea industry, in collaboration with the country's Tea Board, will establish a tea marketing center in Cairo to cater to the growing demand for Indian tea in Egypt as Iran emerges as a growing market for Indian tea. ...

Nestle brews long term plan in Vietnam.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 1, 2007... VIETNAM -- Nestle pledges to continue investing in Vietnam's coffee industry, said Pierre Schaufelberger, managing director of Nestle Vietnam. Nestle will continue to assist Vietnam in developing the quality of its coffee by importing high...

China's tea exports hit record.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 1, 2007... CHINA -- Chinas tea exports hit a record $547 million dollars last year, up 12.98% year on year, on a total volume of 287,000 tons, according to the China Chamber of Commerce for the Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal...

Coffee faces global warming threat.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
March 1, 2007... AFRICA -- According to a report published in The Monitor, Uganda's coffee industry could be entirely wiped out in the next few decades if the local temperatures rise by just two degrees centigrade, according to one of the country's top climate...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2007... April 28-29: Coffee & Tea Festival: NYC, Metropolitan Pavilian, Jacob Javits Center, New York City. Tel: +1 (631) 957-7035, Web: www.coffeeandteafestival.com May 3-4: STI Tea Certification Program: Long Beach (SCAA), Renaissance Hotel,...

The magic and function of packaging: the implementation of product packaging involves the collaboration of design and function. Though seemingly different in nature, these two elements are surprisingly similar that can help you package your product to sell for success.(Packaging)
March 1, 2007... Tie development of packaging for any product requires two basic design elements: design and function. It is crucial to discern which element is most important to successfully sell a product, whether it is a private label bag of coffee...

The holidays anytime: moving beyond candy cones & mistletoe.(Packaging)
March 1, 2007... When it comes to packaging, nothing beats the glamour and effort that goes into the holiday season. However, the decorating and bright colors are no longer just for Christmas, with companies venturing into marketing other festivities, such as...

Thirty days in Brazil: anxious for a visit to source, Mathew Hill regales us with his eye-opening trip to origin where he worked the soil.(Brazil)
March 1, 2007... It's April 28th, 2006, and the increasing force of the jet engines pushed me into my seat as the jet roars down the runway. The plane takes off and I wave goodbye to the San Francisco Bay area for the next 30 days, officially on my way to...

Expigo puts Ecuador's Galapagos Islands on world coffee map: Ecuador's Galapagos Islands is signified for its giant tortoises, playful sea lions and marine iguanas. What many don't realize is this fascinating locale is actually a renowed producer of one of the world's most exotic coffees.(Galapagos Coffe)
March 1, 2007... Organic by definition since chemical fertilizers and pesticides are prohibited here, Galapagos coffee now retails anywhere between $15 and $20/lb. While not as expensive as Jamaican Blue Mountain, Puerto Rican Yauco Selecto or Hawaiian Kona,...

Ethiopia's branding battle: Part I: the struggle between Ethiopia and other organizations only seems to integrate deeper, thus complicating the chances of reconciliation or mutual agreements. What are both sides claiming and defending?(Ethiopian Battle)
March 1, 2007... Intellectual property issues are becoming increasingly important to participants in the specialty coffee industry. Most prominently, the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office (EIPO) has recently taken some bold steps, making the unprecedented...

Redefining the coffee category: recently the Procter & Gamble brand has showcased its innovation power with its latest offering, Folgers Simply Smooth. This new blend is touted with the potential to redefine the coffee category as it offers a stomach-friendly coffee in the U.S.(Innovations)
March 1, 2007... It is estimated that approximately 35-40 million American adults have decreased or eliminated coffee consumption due to the onset of occasional stomach discomfort. Given the millions of coffee-loving baby boomers, many of whom may experience...

Brunner's Coffee Grinder M8: sharp and well-adjusted: since being established in 1924, Brunner AG has been involved in everything from meat processing, cheese graters to coffee grinders, with the later being their most prized achievement.(Company Profile)
March 1, 2007... From Kloten/Zurich Airport, during the early 30s, Brunner AG was already off inventing and producing coffee grinders, as well as roasting equipment, during this time on behalf of the company, Benz AG, from Dubendorf. In 1975, after taking...

It's in the bag: the average tea consumer still prefers to brew tea using a teabag. However, what type of bag should they choose? A quick review of the different 'bag styles' that are now available should help you decide.(Teabag Trends)
March 1, 2007... Tea connoisseurs of the pre-teabag past would_ have almost certainly been horrified, if anyone would have predicted just how many cups of tea would be brewed using a teabag today. If teabags had been invented in their tea-brewing days, they...

New innovations in teabag machinery: the teabag market continues to evolve, as does its machinery. Tecnomeccanica showcases its latest in teabagging technology.(Staff Report Teabag Machinery)(Lucia Romagnoli)
March 1, 2007... Lucia Romagnoli is a true daughter of Bologna, Italy. She is a formidable businesswoman responsible for the marketing and sales of Tecnomeccanica machinery. She grew up in a family devoted to automation, fine tooling, and also to teabag making...

Tea & Coffee World Cup: Geneva preview.(TEA & COFFEE WORLD CUP Exhibition & Symposiums: Geneva)
March 1, 2007... June 3-5, 2007 Geneva, Switzerland * www.tcworldcup.com/Geneva Join us, as we hold our 10th Tea & Coffee Exhibition & Symposium in Europe's beautiful Geneva. To date, over 300 booths have been sold, enabling the industry once again to...

Coffee: symposium & workshops schedules.(TEA & COFFEE WORLD CUP Exhibition & Symposiums: Geneva)
March 1, 2007... Three Days of 3-Hour Sessions COFFEE SYMPOSIUM Day 1, June 3: Afternoon 14:00-17:00 hours 14:00-14:05 Chairman Message Chair: Mick Wheeler, Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) 14:05-14:30 1. Keynote:...

Tea: symposium & workshops schedules. (TEA & COFFEE WORLD CUP Exhibition & Symposiums:.(Geneva)
March 1, 2007... TEA SYMPOSIUM Day 1, June 3: Afternoon 14:00-17:00 hours 14:00-14:05 Chairman Message Chair: Dietmar Scheffler, Haelssen & Lyon, Germany 14:05-14:30 1. Keynote: Guarding & Preserving the Family-Owned Tea Business:...

Tea & Coffee World Cup: Geneva exhibitor list by category.(TEA & COFFEE WORLD CUP Exhibition & Symposiums: Geneva)
March 1, 2007... COMPANY COUNTRY SECTION ONE: ACCESSORIES/CATERING RETAIL BUYERS BAR/SHOP GRINDERS Brasilia SpA Italy Brunner AG ...

Tea & Coffee World Cup: Geneva exhibitor profiles.(TEA & COFFEE WORLD CUP Exhibition & Symposiums: Geneva)
March 1, 2007... June 3-5, 2007 * Geneva, Switzerland * www.tcworldcup.com/geneva ABESSINIA KOERNERS Abessinia is a partnership between a few people dedicated to producing handmade gourmet coffee from some of the best and rarest beans in Ethiopia. In a...

Getting around in Geneva ...(TEA & COFFEE WORLD CUP Exhibition & Symposiums: Geneva)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... GETTING AROUND Geneva is home to a comprehensive air, rail and road transportation network that links the city to the world. Its international airport is only 15 minutes from the downtown area. The prices of the Geneva Transportation...

Tea & Coffee World Cup Geneva: what to do in Geneva.
March 1, 2007... June 3-5, 2007 * Geneva, Switzerland * www.tcworldcup.com/geneva Tea & Coffee Trade Journal is bringing its latest European exhibition and symposium--Tea & Coffee World Cup to Geneva, Switzerland June 3-5, 2007, at the Geneva Palexpo. After...

An Appreciation of Fujian teas: Lydia Kung of Eastrise Teas provides an in-depth discussion of numerous teas in China's Fujian province. Tea and Coffee Trade Journal joins her as she embarks to this region and reviews the many Oolongs of southern and northern Fujian.(cup service)
March 1, 2007... FUJIAN HAS ALWAYS ENJOYED A PROMINENT POSITION IN CHINA'S TEA HISTORY. In recent years, however, provinces less renowned for their teas have attained huge production numbers, which has attracted attention from tea importers. Amidst interest in...

Swiss water process: the 100% chemical free decaf coffee: the patented Swiss Water Process is renowned for its 100% chemical free properties that utilize water to decaffeinate. This organically certified blend is one of the world's most preferred decaf blends available only from Vancouver, Canada.(cup service)
March 1, 2007... SWISS WATER DECAF IS RENOWNED FOR ITS SUPERIOR ORIGIN FLAVOR, characteristic retention and chemical-free properties as well as utilizing their signature "flavor-charged" water to decaffeinate coffee rather than use chemicals solvents such as...

Who's the underdog now?(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2007... Santiago's Mate launched a new blend of coffee and yerba mate named "Greenz 'n' Beanz," which is believed to be the first coffee-mate blend in the U.S. According to the company, the blend caters to health-conscious customers looking for the...

The energy chai.(Product Showcase)(Oregon Chai Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Chai is usually sought after for its great taste, and the serenity that a cup can bring. However, what is you needed that delicious taste, along with a boost of energy? Oregon Chai has developed the answer to your calm and collected routine. As...

Primera's LX400 color label printer for short-run label printing.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2007... For those quick label fixes, Primera Technology, Inc.--a leading developer and manufacturer of specialty printing equipment--has developed the LX400 Color Label Printer. Whether for food, office products, retail tags, coupons, tickets or cups,...

For ladies' night, women's tea.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2007... Two of San Francisco Bay's great brands--The Republic of Tea and LUNA have collaborated to create the first line of organic bottled "Nutritional Iced Tea For Women." The beverage is brewed from the finest organic tea, has just 50 calories per...

Just in time, the next generation in coffee.(Product Showcase)
March 1, 2007... If you thought your morning cup of Joe couldn't get any better, well SPAVA is making sure that it does. As the first fortified, all-organic line of gourmet coffee, this cup is designed to improve physical and mental health without sacrificing...

Zojirushi introduces new stainless steel vacuum carafe with brewing thru lid.(Product Showcase)(Zojirushi America Corp.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Zojirushi, a leader in thermal products and vacuum bottles, is gearing up to release its new economical, all Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe (model SH-FB19). According to the company, the Carafe's superior heat retention technology is designed to...

EU clears Lydney acquisition for Glatfelter.(Trade News)(Lydney Mill)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Glatfelter has been granted unconditional anti-trust approval to Glatfelter's acquisition of the Lydney Mill located in Gloucestershire, UK from the European Commission (the "EC"). Following a Phase II investigation, during which Glatfelter...

Dunkin' to expand into Asian Market.(Trade News)
March 1, 2007... Dunkin' Donuts plans to further expand its presence into Asia, starting with its first store in Taipei City, Taiwan. The company recently granted franchise rights to Mercuries & Associates to develop 100 stores in Taiwan within the next 10...

Coffee Fest Atlanta.(Trade News)
March 1, 2007... With more than 250 exhibiting booths, Coffee Fest strives to showcase the needs of the specialty coffee and tea industry; from allied products, such as biscotti, flavoring syrups and smoothie mixes, to coffee, tea, and brewing and serving...

World Tea Expo moves to Atlanta for 2007.(Trade News)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... The World Tea Expo is moving to Atlanta, June 9-11 at the Georgia World Congress Center. A complete range of tea and tea-related products can be found at the event, including tea wholesalers and packers; bulk, bagged and ready-to-drink tea; tea...

Earthly Gourmet Distribution formed.(Trade News)(Earthly Gourmet Distribution LLC)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Earthly Gourmet Distribution LLC is a newly formed Portland, Oregon-based distributor of natural, organic and vegan gourmet foods and beverages, is servicing coffeehouses and teashops throughout Oregon, U.S. The firm represents food and...

Ellianos hires new president.(People News)
March 1, 2007... Ellianos Coffee Company has hired a new president, Mick Rynning, who will be responsible for the strategic direction, financial performance, and operational execution of Ellianos business operation, including franchise business development and...

Autocrat hires director of operations.(People News)
March 1, 2007... Autocrat, Inc., a fourth-generation family-owned business that roasts coffee and manufactures coffee extracts, expands production and hired E. Scott Tittle as director of operations. Tittle will be responsible for overseeing operations at the...

Grounds for health announces newly elected executive committee and new board members.(Trade News)
March 1, 2007... Grounds for Health, a Vermont-based non-profit organization whose mission is to bring women's healthcare to coffee-growing communities in Mexico and Central America, announces executive committee elections and adds two new board members to its...

Theo Aiessie, January 31, 2007, Age 79.(Obituaries)
March 1, 2007... Theo Alessie was one of the legendary Alessie brothers that helped create the European coffee trading associations and higher quality focus. Theo worked from 1949 to 1995 with Alessie & Co, green coffee importers based in the Netherlands....

WeighPack's brand new dual servo-driven VFFS.(Equipment & Packaging News)(WeighPack Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... WeighPack Systems Inc., manufacturer and supplier of a complete range of weighing and packaging equipment to the food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical and hardware industries has recently upgraded their popular high speed VFFS bagger series....

Rovema's new VPL-400 Machine.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Rovema Packaging Machines Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Rovema, global manufacturer of packaging systems for a variety of different products and applications recently announced improvements to its continuous motion machine VPL-400. The VPL-400 is Rovema's latest development, which incorporates...

Valeron's food safe V-Max synthetic paper.(Equipment & Packaging News)
March 1, 2007... Valeron Strength Films, a global manufacturer of high-strength label film and tag stock launched a new coating for V-Max, Valeron's versatile synthetic paper, for use in food identification applications. V-Max will deliver to the marketplace a...