Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from May 2004

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from May 2004

Going to Atlanta.(from the Editor's Desk)
May 20, 2004... The SCAA show, held in Atlanta this year, was great! Every segment of the coffee and tea industries was represented. Growers, exporters, importers, roasters and suppliers, to roasting and retail attended as well as exhibited. Walking the floor,...

Minas Gerais crowned winner of Illy awards.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... BRAZIL -- The 13th edition of the Illycaffe Espresso Coffee Quality Awards confirmed Minas Gerais as the leading quality producing state in Brazil, with the top 10 winners all growers from the Cerrado, Sul de Minas and Zona da Mata regions. ...

Study finds green tea helps kill leukemia cells.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... UNITED STATES -- Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered that a component in green tea helps kill cells of the most common leukemia in the U.S., reports the Clinic's web site. The research using laboratory cell cultures shows that a...

U.N. serving sustainable coffee.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(UNITED NATION)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... UNITED STATES -- The United Nations headquarters in New York City has begun serving sustainable coffee to the delegates and diplomats who walk its prestigious halls. Cafeterias and coffee shops in the U.N. complex will offer Rainforest...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 20, 2004... May 12-13 International Coffee Forum 2004 (F.O. Licht), Jurys Gt. Russell Street Hotel, London. Tel: (44)(0) 1892 533813, Fax: (44)(0) 1892 544895, E-mail: holly.robinson@informa.com May 20-22 21st Spanish Coffee Congress,...

Announcing Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia 2004--Singapore!(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... Singapore is set to become the center of attention for the world of tea and coffee when the 2004 Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia exhibition and conference lands in Asia's progressive and dynamic commercial and business hub from October 10-12. ...

Hunting for specialty in Costa Rica.
May 20, 2004... Coffee from Costa Rica is ready to hit the big time in the specialty field--and the growers and their co-operatives are also ready for a complete change of image. They are, politely, tired of the image of a peasant leading his coffee-laden...

Green coffee grading Part 2: Robert Barker continues to explore the many facets and intricacies to grading coffee--the last of a two-part series.
May 20, 2004... Specialty Coffee The concept of gourmet coffee was established in the 1960-70's with increased popularity in neighborhood coffeehouses. It became fashionable to indulge in espresso beverages and emulate the European lifestyle. Until this...

Freshness, time & temperature.
May 20, 2004... The smells and tastes of coffee are in a constant state of flux from the moment they leave the roaster. In the most liberal view depending on storage conditions, roast whole coffee packed in burlap, or displayed in a keg or box at room...

Lilla: roasting around the world for 85 years.(manufacturer of coffee-roasting equipment )
May 20, 2004... Founded in 1918 by Italian immigrant Vito Lilla, Cia. Lilla was the first factory to manufacture coffee-roasting equipment in the Southern Hemisphere. Vito Lilla was a coffee roaster in downtown Sao Paulo when World War I made it impossible to...

Coffee in an instant.
May 20, 2004... Today's wide range of soluble coffee products offer agreeable drinks in an instant. But the time taken and technology used from roasted bean to cupped coffee is much longer and more complicated than just pouring boiling hot water onto a spoon...

Vietnam's special-teas.
May 20, 2004... Vietnam produces a lot of black tea, but the drink itself is not particularly popular with the Vietnamese. It is consumed mostly by younger people, usually with sugar and lemon, sometimes with added flavors. Dilmah and Lipton dominate the black...

Take me 2 Tea Expo-West proves itself a crowd pleaser.
May 20, 2004... The 2004 Take Me 2 Tea Expo-West commenced from March 28-30 in Las Vegas with more than 2,100 attendees and 134 exhibitors in attendance. With the size of the event nearly doubling, Take Me 2 Tea, held at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, continued...

Italy & espresso: a big business gets bigger.(CupService)
May 20, 2004... 1. Do Italians Like Espresso? Yes. And It Makes News Those Italians, they drink the same quantities as they have for years, A per capita consumption that ranks among the lowest in coffee drinking countries. Italy has had zero population...

Coffee fest combines coffee & dessert: an incredible double header in Las Vegas, June 12-14.(Coffee Fest Las Vegas Preview)
May 20, 2004... Coffee Fest, the "specialty coffee and gourmet tea trade show where coffee and tea business happens", will be co-locating with the Great American Dessert Expo for Its next show. These two notable segments of the food industry have joined forces...

Espresso carts that work for you.(CupService)
May 20, 2004... Espresso carts have come a long way in their roughly 20 years in existence. Early on, carts were nothing more than "boxes on wheels" rolled out onto a city sidewalk. Today, carts have evolved into elaborate "kiosks" that support a range of...

Loose tea in retail: getting it into stores and consumers' hands.(CupService)
May 20, 2004... It's no secret--American consumers prefer their beverages (and food for that matter) quick and easy. And in the past, this philosophy has also applied when it comes to taking a cup of tea. Most Americans associate tea with their good old bag of...

Chai, without the caffeine.(Product Showcase)
May 20, 2004... David Rio San Francisco has released their new Flamingo Vanilla Decaf. Adding this ninth flavor to their exotic chai line allows people to experience the taste of chai with less sugar and caffeine. This latest blend (as well as their entire...

New Kahlua-flavored coffee syrup.(Product Showcase)
May 20, 2004... Imagine having a Kahlua and coffee in the morning before work. Sound risky? Well, not anymore thanks to a new nonalcoholic Kahlua flavored syrup from Da Vinci Gourmet. And for those on low carb diets, Da Vinci is introducing a sugar-free...

Mate, meet Chai.(Product Showcase)
May 20, 2004... With Guayaki's new concentrate, a frothy cup of green energy is just a moment away at the coffeeshop. Latte lovers can now spice it up with an exotic Mate Chai Latte. A consistent cup every time. Guayaki's new 64 oz. Mate Chai Concentrate...

New Oregon Chai Tea Smoothie.(Product Showcase)
May 20, 2004... The new Oregon Chai Tea Smoothie is the first liquid chai smoothie base on the market, making it simple for operators to menu a healthy low-caffeine, satisfying and consistently smooth blended chai tea beverage. The Oregon Chai Tea...

Tazo and Kraft announce licensing agreement.(Trade News)(Tazo Tea Company)(Kraft Foods Global, Inc.)
May 20, 2004... Tazo Tea Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Corporation, and Kraft Foods Global, Inc. are forming a relationship to significantly accelerate growth of the Tazo brand into grocery channels across the U.S. The new licensing...

Tea industry heating up according to Sage.(Trade News)(survey reports)
May 20, 2004... The demand for specialty tea in the U.S. has reached record sales according to the latest edition of the Tea Is "Hot" Report published by Sage Group International. According to the report some conventional tea offerings battle with flat or...

Vi-Tex names sales manager.(Vitex Packaging Inc. hired Michael Moore )(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... Vitex Packaging has recently hired Michael Moore for the position of sales manager. In this position, Moore is responsible for the sales and customer service of the company's converted packaging products, which are focused on the tea and coffee...

New staff at U.S. Tea Associations.(Kisha Omer, Yseult Lorseille , Alyssa Giannini appointed)(Tea Association of the U.S.A)(Specialty Tea Institute)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... The Tea Association of the U.S.A., the Tea Council, and the Specialty Tea Institute have made the following staff additions: Alyssa Giannini has been named program coordinator. Giannini has primary responsibility for all communication needs...

Roy F. Farmer, March 16, 2004, age 87.(Obituary)(Obituary)
May 20, 2004... Roy Farmer guided Farmer Bros.' roasting company for more than 50 years and led its growth into the West's largest regional coffee toaster. He died after a battle with cancer. Farmer served as c.e.o. from 1951 until 2003, when he was succeeded...

Batdorf & Bronson appointments.(People News)(Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters promoted David J. Wasson and Scott Merle )(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters has promoted David J. Wasson to vice president general manager and Scott Merle to vice president coffee. Wasson has spent eight years with Batdorf & Bronson as retail manager, vice president finance and western...

Lazar joins Update.(People News)(Andrew Lazar joined Update International)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... Andrew Lazar has joined Update International as vice president. Lazar has an extensive background in equipment and supplies. He began his career in 1972, when he joined the New York-based Superior Restaurant Equipment Company. By 1986 he...

Miko 7% up.(Equipment & Packaging News)(company sales and earnings)(Brief Article)
May 20, 2004... Miko, the Euronext-listed coffee service ,and plastic packaging specialist, achieved a turnover of EUR 73.31 million in 2003, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year. When assuming constant Euro exchange rates, an increase of more than...

A Primo Cappuccino.(Equipment & Packaging News)
May 20, 2004... Wilbur Curtis Co., Inc. located in Montebello, California, is introducing its G3 Concept Series Primo Cappuccino machine. The Primo Cappuccino features the G3 ADS Digital Control Module, which provides precise control over all critical...

Vitex adds stand-up pouches.(Equipment & Packaging News)
May 20, 2004... Vitex Packaging Group has added a new line of stand-up pouches with a reclosable zipper, which are designed specifically for loose leaf tea. The pouches are constructed for providing a barrier to moisture and oxygen, and come in two...

Rovema's redesign.(Equipment & Packaging News)
May 20, 2004... Rovema Packaging Machines is launching its redesigned intermittent motion vertical bagger. The machine achieves a reduction of up to 25% in the cost of its motion machine for the production of pillow style packages. "I guess you could call...