Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from November 2004

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from November 2004

Champions of the tea industry.(from the Editor's Desk)(Editorial)(Column)
November 20, 2004... I recently attended the 2004 Take Me 2 Tea Expo East in September in Providence, Rhode Island. This was the first Take Me 2 Tea Expo held on the East Coast, which was launched by Expo originators Faith Taylor, George Jage and Steven Taylor as a...

Government owes coffee farmers 10 billion.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... UGANDA -- Coffee farmers have expressed their disappointment over government's delay to pay back Shs10 billion (US$583,000) it owes them, reports The Monitor. About five years ago, the government launched a campaign to revive the coffee...

Brazil coops form trading company.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... BRAZIL -- Leaders of four coffee cooperatives presented to Roberto Rodrigues, the minister of agriculture, plan to form the Global Coffee Company s/a, a trading company uniting the cooperatives to market their combined production potential of...

Research report on European cafes released.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)
November 20, 2004... UNITED KINGDOM -- "Project Cafe5", a strategic analysis of the European coffee market conducted by Allegra Strategies, has been released. The report is based on industry interviews and analysis from industry leaders across 16 European countries...

Starbucks goes to Turkey.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Starbucks Coffee International)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... TURKEY -- Starbucks Coffee International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Company, and its Turkish licensee, Shaya Kahve Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS, recently celebrated the opening of the first two Starbucks retail locations in Ankara,...

Government: drink less tea for weapons.(World news: coffee and tea reports from the front line)(Taiwan)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... TAIWAN -- People in Taiwan should drink less tea and use the money that they save to help pay the United States for a big weapons package that will protect the island from arch-foe China, the defense ministry said recently, according to...

Calendar.(tea and coffee industry events)(Calendar)
November 20, 2004... November 3-7 World O-CHA (Tea) Festival, Shizuoka, Japan. Tel: (81)(54) 221-3641, Fax: (81)(54) 221-2299, E-mail: wof@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp, Web site:www.teafestival2004.com November 5-7 2nd Trieste Espresso Expo, Trieste, Italy....

Green coffee transport and the risk of mold development.
November 20, 2004... The European Union has recently introduced a regulation on mycotoxins in some food products, among them R & G and soluble coffees. A mycotoxin called Ochratoxin A (OTA) can develop on green coffee depending mainly on water activity, a combined...

Is my traceability performance "good enough"?(coffee and tea traceability)
November 20, 2004... Introduction By Julie Barrett O'Brien Coffee & Tea Traceability: at the Click of a Button If you are asking yourself "What is traceability?" and/or "Should I integrate a traceability solution into my supply chain?", then the following...

Coffee grinding issues and answers.
November 20, 2004... Frequently, we are approached by our customers and clients with questions and issues regarding the coffee grinding facet of their operations. After almost fifty years of manufacturing and reconditioning coffee grinders we have, in all...

German coffee market 2003 review.(Industry Overview)
November 20, 2004... A nice summer may be profitable for the tourism industry, but for the coffee industry it certainly isn't. Due to a lasting, hot and dry season in 2003, German consumers quenched their thirst with cool beverages instead of hot coffee drinks....

Germany's coffee klatch.(Gourvita Coffee)
November 20, 2004... Twenty-five years ago, when embarking upon a career in the specialty coffee business, one would often stumble upon little clues as to the provenance of the business, and they usually emanated from Germany. When visiting origin, when asking...

Juan Valdez: a new coffee chain, a new coffee campaign.
November 20, 2004... Juan Valdez is easily the world's best known coffee farmer. Since 1959, he and his mule Conchita have been appearing in newspaper, magazine and TV ads promoting 100% Colombian coffee from washed mild Arabica beans. Thanks to Juan...

U.S. to rejoin International Coffee Organization.
November 20, 2004... The State Department officially expressed U.S. intent to rejoin the International Coffee Organization (ICO), confirming widespread industry speculation. The decision marks the culmination of an intensive effort by the global coffee industry led...

Custom blending & flavoring teas.
November 20, 2004... As the specialty tea industry grows, so do the numbers of flavored and blended teas available. With increased branding and marketing behind them and better distribution channels, flavored and blended teas are showing up everywhere....

Carts and kiosks profitability: fill a niche.(specialty coffee industry)
November 20, 2004... As each year passes, the specialty coffee industry becomes bigger and better. Like the coffee shop segment, cart and kiosk businesses are thriving from coast-to-coast. Robert Burgess, specialty coffee industry analyst and leading manufacturer...

The secrets of Konitz's success.(Company Profile)
November 20, 2004... The first thing a consumer notices about Konitz mugs is the company's selection, Perusing the Konitz catalog, one is struck by the sheer array of designs, colors, shapes and sizes, all in the name of something to hold a warm beverage. It hasn't...

The wonderful world of espresso! Hot sales in chaos and confusion.
November 20, 2004... Chaos and Confusion" might seem too strong a term for some coffee professionals. However, consider more closely the marketplace for espresso Coffees and brewing machines--the moniker fits. The coffees: single origin, blends of 100% Arabica,...

A candle cafe.(Product Showcase)(Cucina Dolce)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Fruits & Passion has turned its attention to the enchanting cafes of Italy with its new scented candle collection, Cucina Dolce. Evocative of the sights and smells of these cozy meeting places, the seven Cucina Dolce ambiance products are...

The ingenious teapot.(Product Showcase)(Adagio Teas)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Adagio Teas introduces "ingenuiTEA," an exclusive product that radical simplifies the brewing of gourmet tea. It is aimed at consumers who recognize loose tea's superior flavor and health benefits, yet shun it due to the complexity of its...

Tiki Mugs make drinks yummier!(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
November 20, 2004... These fantastic ceramic Tiki Mugs are great for exotic beverages with fancy straws and decorations, Will you choose the mischievous Sherm (brown), the slightly scary Bela (red), the nihilistic Carlos (black) or the sassy Klaus (green) Remember,...

Give the gift of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.(Product Showcase)(holiday retail gifts)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Los Angeles based specialty coffee and tea retailer, announces its holiday retail gifts available at all California, Nevada, and Arizona retail locations and online beginning November 15. The holiday gift; assortment...

Caffe Botanica launches healthy coffee brand.(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Caffe Botanica has introduced a new beverage category for health conscious consumers--herb and mineral infused coffee beans that were developed to help you "wake up healthy". Caffe Botanica offers three varieties all made with gourmet, 100%...

Japanese canned coffee--approved by Anacafe!(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Anacafe and Suntory Ltd. is launching Rainbow Mountain, a new canned coffee product of Suntory's line Boss. For the first time, this product, a blend of Guatemalan Coffees' different regions, is certified by Anacafe as to quality. Jose...

Coffee brokers: innovations in trading.(Company Profile)
November 20, 2004... For Jose Urena, being the link between the producer and the consumer encompasses the need for constant communication. But providing a professional and personalized end-to-end brokerage service specializing in the green coffee trade is what...

Secret gardens of Darjeeling.(Marybong Tea Estate)(Nagri Tea Estate)(Sungma Tea Estate)
November 20, 2004... Darjeeling is well known around the world as the "champagne of teas." But did you know that each of the individual gardens of Darjeeling have their own, unique flavor, brought about by their locations, style of manufacture, and even the people...

Franke acquires Espresso Specialists.(Trade News)(Franke Coffee Systems)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Franke Coffee Systems (Aarburg, Switzerland), manufacturer of superautomatic espresso machine has acquired its U.S. distribution partner, Espresso Specialists, Inc. Franke intends to expand its own sales and service organization and to...

Sara Lee opens liquid coffee plant.(Trade News)(Sara Lee Coffee and Tea Co.)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Sara Lee Coffee and Tea Co. has officially opened its $93 millon liquid coffee plant, located next to its roast and ground facility in Suffolk, Virginia, a report in the Daily Press said. The unit, which is producing the company's Douwe...

IBC Asia's Coffee Outlook 2004.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... IBC Asia will host its 11th Asian coffee conference in Ho Chi Minh City, SR Vietnam, on December 1-2, 2004. With Vietnam's increasing influence in world coffee supply, IBC says Coffee Outlook 2004 delivers an event that allows delegates to...

Solutions from ExImWare.(Trade News)(ExImWare software)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... ExImWare is a software solutions provider to green coffee exporters, importers and roaster. ExImWare shareholders include Brown Brothers Harriman Bank and the Colombian Coffee Federation. ExImWare's unique "hosted" model allows its growing...

Equal Exchange expands.(Trade News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... After 18 years of 30+% annual growth, Equal Exchange, a worker co-op dedicated to lair trade, is moving into larger headquarters and expanding their staff. The new address is: 50 United Drive, West Bridgewater, MA 02379-1026. Tel: (1)(774)...

New ad campaign for Colombian Coffee.(Trade News)(Colombian Coffee Company Inc.)
November 20, 2004... The new generation of coffee drinkers are the stars of the new brand advertising campaign for 100% Colombian Coffee, created by Sawyer Miller Advertising for the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia. The campaign, the first for...

Dan Cox appointed CQI chairman.(People News)(Coffee Quality Institute)
November 20, 2004... Dan C. Cox, president of Coffee Enterprises, is the new chairman of the board of trustees for The Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), succeeding Gerald Baldwin. Cox brings over 23 years of experience in the coffee industry, including executive...

Dawn Pinaud joins Bellissimo.(People News)(Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Dawn Pinaud has joined Bellissimo Coffee InfoGroup as a senior consultant. "Dawn Pinaud is one of most experienced consultants in specialty coffee today," said Bruce Milletto, Bellissimo's president. "She opened Starbucks' first coffee bar in...

Soares adds title at Kauai Coffee.(People News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Donn A. Soares has been promoted to vice president of Kauai Coffee Company, Inc., the largest coffee estate in Hawaii and the U.S., announced Kauai Coffee president Frank Kiger He continues to report to Kiger. Soares retains his responsibility...

Jean van Beckhaven, July 25, 2004, age 79.(Obituary)(Belgian Coffee Import Association)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 20, 2004... JEAN VAN BECKHOVEN, July 25, 2004, age 79. Jean van Beckhoven was a member of the coffee roasting industry for over 50 years and was of humble service to the Belgian and European coffee trade for over 20 years. He was the past...

ICA, Pronto.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... ICA S.p.A., a manufacturer of coffee packaging machinery, has introduced a pod packaging system designed to produce 300-pods/minute in a variety of sizes and products, including compressed espresso pods, "single serve" and tea. Pod size changes...

iMIX n' match.(Equipment & Packaging News; beverage dispensers from Bunn Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Bunn is introducing their new iMIX hot powdered beverage dispensers. The dispensers are available in four and five flavor models (iMIX-4 and iMIX-5) with a three-flavor model available later this year (iMIX-3). The hoppers have a...

Cateraide from Carlisle.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Carlisle is introducing its new Cateraide Slide 'N Seal Beverage Dispenser. The dispenser, which is available in either three or five gallon sizes, holds serving temperatures longer than traditional beverage servers. Its round twist-and-seal...

Curwood's coffee packaging.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2004... Curwood is promoting that they are offering both foil and non-foil based structures to give maximum extended protection. Some of Curwood's packaging materials include factional packaging, ground and whole bean, single serve and pre-made...