Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from November 2003

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from November 2003

A world of tea information. (World Tea Forum).(from the Editor's Desk)
November 20, 2003... I just returned from the World Tea Forum held in New York City last month. As we've been reporting, the U.S. Tea Association has "changed their annual convention format. About 200 people from 37 countries attended the three-day conference this...

Starbucks will go to France.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... FRANCE -- Starbucks Coffee International announced that is has signed a joint venture agreement with Grupo Vips, a leading European food service and retail operator to open Starbucks retail locations in France. The first store is expected...

Seattle voters reject espresso tax. (Washington).(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... UNITED STATES -- Seattle voters have rejected a controversial, proposed 10-cent tax on espresso drinks. With 58% of precincts and all the mail-in ballots counted, the tax was opposed by 68% of voters. Initiative sponsor John Burbank said...

East African coffee trade show planned.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... KENYA -- Issues on improving quality and output are expected to dominate a meeting of fine coffee producers in Nairobi, Kenya early next year. The meeting of the East African Fine Coffee Association (EAFCA) will also discuss ways of...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 20, 2003... November 7-16 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, KailuaKona, Big Island, Hawaii. Tel: (1)(808) 326-7820, Fax: (1)(808) 326-5634, Web site: www.konacoffeefest.com. November 14-18 SIC International Coffee Exhibition, Milan, Italy. Web...

Green coffee grading: Robert Barker explores the many facets and intricacies of grading coffee--the first of a two-part series.(part 1)
November 20, 2003... International trade in green coffee would nor be possible without general agreement on the basic conditions of sale. To this end the coffee trade has established contracts that not only deal with payments, transport, insurance and time of...

Coffee grinding and its impact on brewed coffee quality.
November 20, 2003... The wonderful taste we have come to enjoy from a superb cup of coffee can easily be taken for granted. The transformation of the coffee cherry to a quality brew is complex and one of the most crucial transformations that takes place in the...

A coffee roaster museum.(Museum of Coffee Technology, Emmerich, Germany)
November 20, 2003... The technology of coffee roasting has come a long way since the mid-19th century--from the simple roasting pans used on household kitchen hearths, to the giant computer-controlled automated roasting machines of today, handling up to five tons...

In love with coffee beans: in this article, Manfred Korner visits a time tested and growing tea and coffee warehousing company that does so much more that just that.(Berthold Vollers)
November 20, 2003... He had been elected "Manager of the Year" in 1993, and is set to invest all his energy to keep his family-owned business going. Luder Vollers, the 64-year-old c.e.o. of the Bremen-based warehousing and logistics company Berthold Vollers, has...

Fresh coffee--just in time.
November 20, 2003... Looking for an innovative way to store green coffee? Try the most radical one: not storing it at all. As it has most other industries, the just-in-time concept has transformed coffee warehousing. Today's roasters focus not on finding the best...

Sustainable coffee goes mainstream.
November 20, 2003... After a decade of support by activists and farmers and growing interest among gourmet consumers, certified sustainable coffee has become almost a staple in the specialty coffee sector, In recent weeks, certified sustainable brew entered the...

Talking with the electric: Mr. Rossi: tea & coffee's Jonathan Bell interviews Giampiero Rossi, president of The Rossi United Companies, and one of Italy's key players in the international espresso industry.(Interview)
November 20, 2003... JB: First you, Giampiero. There's always a story behind the man. People in the coffee business think you are a tough guy. Are you? GR: If expecting that everybody should respect their commitments and other people's jobs is being tough,...

Espresso: one rule--just do it.(On The Continent)(Industry Overview)
November 20, 2003... The espresso business has so many angles to it that one can get lost. There are passions Involved too, as to procedures and regulations, etc. But it is too late now to force espresso to be one thing. Like trying to put the cat in a dress,...

Is espresso good for coffee?(Cup Service)
November 20, 2003... The buzz about coffee, lately, has been, really, about espresso. The New York Times, even, had a front page article about coffee geeks, freaks and aficionados, but the real story, it became quickly apparent, was about espresso drinks the love...

Drive-thrus: a brewed awakening. (coffee).(Cup Service)(Industry Overview)
November 20, 2003... Lifestyles are moving at a lightening pace ahead of those just a generation ago. Instead of a cultural forecast of more leisure time, two-income families are suffering under the harness of wage freezes, threats of layoffs and long days. There...

Pods are perfect partners for this roaster.(ABCD PodPerfect Espresso Pods)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Carlo DiRuocco knows coffee. His company, Mr. Espresso, has been in business in the San Francisco/Oakland area for over 25 years. "We slow roast our coffee using oak wood," said Carlo, "the natural humidity preserves the lipids, which adds...

Give the gift of chocolate. (Seattle Chocolates).(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Seattle Chocolates kicks off the winter holiday season with five new gift box offerings: The 1-pound Dove Box contains fold-out drawers of individually-wrapped dark chocolate, mint, toffee and white chocolate orange truffles, and is adorned...

Deck the house. (Island Oasis merchandising kit).(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Halloween, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are the focus of Island Oasis' newest merchandising kit, "3 Cheers." The kit is designed to promote premium beverage sales throughout the winter season. The objective Of this kit is to allow...

Something for the ladies. (Bag Ladies Tea).(Products Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Bag Ladies are tea bags served up hot with a dash of humor and light-hearted sisterhood. Each of the themed tins contains 24 bags of quality English Breakfast tea tagged with insightful and humorous gal-related quotes. Great for gifts, the...

Deciphering the specialty tea customer.
November 20, 2003... My friend, Walt (not his real name), is a sweet iced tea fan. Whether it's dining at a private club, or a quick stop at the drive-thru, his beverage order is always the same; sweet tea, really sweet, with no ,artificial sweetener or flavors,...

German tea: a classic beverage turns trendy.(Industry Overview)
November 20, 2003... Weak economic growth and less spending power did not stop Germans from enjoying a good cup of tea in 2002. According to the German Tea Association consumption totaled 18,512 tons in 2002, only slightly less than in 2001 (19,370 tons). The IFO...

Instant coffee firms create private label giant. (Seda Solubles, Companhia Iguacu, Alliance Coffee Company).(Trade News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Seda Solubles, Spain and Cia Iguacu, Brazil recently joined forces to create U.K.-based Alliance Coffee Company, combining over 70 years of soluble experience. Seda Solubles was established in 1957 and Cia Iguacu in 1967. Both companies have...

"Cup for Education" founded. (nonprofit organization to assist school construction in coffee growing regions of Central and South America).(Trade News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Karen Gordon of Coffee Holding Company Inc. (New York) is proud to announce the establishment of "Cup for Education", A non-profit organization whose mission will be to help poor rural communities in the coffee growing regions of Central and...

Bits n' pieces. (miscellaneous brief articles).(Trade News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... The Green Coffee Association, Inc. (New York City) recently celebrated its 80th Anniversary Celebration at a gala celebration, October 17, 2003 in Jersey City, New Jersey.... The International Coffee Organization (London) also celebrated its...

Take Me 2 Tea web site gets a facelift.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Take Me 2 Tea Expo has redesigned its website featuring a comprehensive 2004 conference schedule and an easy-to-use online registration form. With expanded information for exhibitors and attendees, www.takeme2tea.com is an invaluable resource...

Coffein Compagnie's new coffee trader. (Dennis Neyer).(People News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Coffein Compagnie, German decaffeinator, has hired Dennis Neyer as new coffee trader. Dennis replaces Marco Boeschen who left the company in August. Neyer started his coffee career at Golluecke & Rothfos GmbH, (part of the Volcafe group) where...

Royal Estates names supply manager. (John A. Cheetham).(People News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... John A. Cheetham has been named supply manager--tea for Royal Estates Tea Co., Division of UBFNA. Cheetham comes to Royal Estates with a strong and varied background in all aspects of tea tasting and buying as well as successful GMP HAACP, and...

New head of Danisco Flavors. (president Jos Kleppers).(People News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Jos Kleppers has joined Danisco as president of the Flavors Division. With 20 years of experience in the flavor industry, Kleppers spent his early career with BBA rising to vice president flavors and fragrances Europe. Over the past three...

Solo's new reclosable lid. (Solo Cup Co.)(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Consumers have less time on their hands and on-the-go coffee consumption is on the increase, says Solo Cup. Solo's new reclosable lid is spill-resistant and durable for travel. Research shows consumers are more likely to purchase coffee at...

Modular Brand Group buys Millrock.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... Modular Brand Group, a manufacturer of modular design systems has acquired Millrock brand and all product divisions. Millrock created revolutionary full-view greeting card and stationary displays over 25 yeas ago. Working directly with...

Rovema vertical bagger. (Rovema Packaging Machines VPK 260 addition).(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2003... ROVEMA Packaging Machines has added a servo-driven, multi-hole punch assembly to their existing VPK-260 machine specifically for the coffee market. The result is a continuous motion vertical bagger that can punch holes in a moving film web and...