Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from November 2005

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from November 2005

World Tea Forum review.(from the Editor's Desk)
November 20, 2005... This past month, the Tea Association of the USA held their World Tea Forum at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Over 130 members of the tea industry attended the two and a half-day event. Prior to the main event, the Association...

Guatemalan Coffees Virtual Auction receives award.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 20, 2005... GUATEMALA -- ANACAFE has announced that the Guatemalan Coffees Virtual Coffee Auction Program was selected, by the World Summit on the Information Society's (WSIS), to receive a World Summit Award, as one of 25 outstanding e-content examples in...

Survey shows employees overestimate cost of office coffee and tea.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 20, 2005... UNITED STATES -- A recent survey of office professionals revealed that employees overestimate the cost per employee that their bosses would pay to provide free gourmet coffee and tea. Nearly half of those polled --approximately 48%--believed it...

Dubai officials cause anxiety in tea market.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 20, 2005... NAIROBI -- The East African Standard (Nairobi) reported that top officials of the Dubai Tea Trading Centre (DTTC), a rival to the Mombasa Tea Auction, had planned to visit the coastal town of Mombasa to woo key industry players. The visit...

Colorado celebrates second annual National Fair Trade Month.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 20, 2005... UNITED STATES -- In recognition of the growing demand for Fair Trade Certified food products, TransFair USA, the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the U.S., has proclaimed October as the second annual National Fair Trade...

Apeejay, Tata make acquisitions abroad amid tea glut at home.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 20, 2005... INDIA -- Tara Tea Ltd., whose brands include Tetley and Apeejay Surrendra Group, are making acquisitions abroad as demand at home slows amid a production glut, Bloomberg News reported. Tata Tea agreed to buy California's FMALI Herb Inc.,...

NRC honors Starbucks for recycling leadership.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 20, 2005... UNITED STATES -- The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) plans to present its Eighth Annual "Recycling Works" Recognition Award to Starbucks during a gala celebration in Washington, D.C., in January. The "Recycling Works" Recognition Award is...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 20, 2005... November 12-16: Sintercafe, San Jose, Costa Rica. Tel: (506) 232-5402, Fax: (506) 232-9150, Web: www.sintercafe.com November 16-20: ABIC 13th Annual Coffee Conference & Exhibition, Recife, Brazil. Tel: (55)(21) 2516-8595, Fax: (55)(21)...

Nicaragua--securing a future for quality: when coffee prices hit an all time low, Specialty coffee roaster, Bewley's, and Specialty coffee producer, Ramacafe, forged an alliance, Reg Butler writes about their relationship, which is reflected in their products and beautiful packaging.(Company Profile)
November 20, 2005... A few years ago, when coffee prices were hitting their lowest levels in 30 years, roasting companies in the specialty sector were concerned about how to support the production of good quality coffee. Out of the global coffee production, the...

Central America: blazing a trail for the worldwide coffee market: what happens to the coffee industry in Central America, over the next several years, may very well indicate what is going to happen to coffee throughout the world. Timothy J. Castle gives a full report on the issue.(Industry Overview)(Cover Story)
November 20, 2005... Several market forces are at work that will increase the cost of producing coffee and transporting it to market for Central American producers and shippers. Generally, this will prompt those producers and shippers to seek out higher margin...

Breakthrough in storing high quality coffee: Cafe Britt of Costa Rica (www.cafebritt.com), working with the U.S.-based Mesoamerican Development Institute (MDI), has developed a new technique using hermetic storage which allows pesticide-free long-term storage of coffee in its parchment state, without loss of quality, aroma, or appearance for a period of five months or more.
November 20, 2005... Until now, the problem of storing premium coffee over the post-harvest season in producing countries, that are typically hot and humid, has been largely unsolved. Even when the coffee beans are properly dried, over time they absorb moisture...

Shipping on a budget: controlling tea and coffee transport costs: Rama Ramaswami explores the techniques available--including common sense and common courtesy--to find the best shipping options for the tea and coffee industry.
November 20, 2005... In a business environment in which every senior executive looks for the "secrets" of excelling at whatever responsibilities he or she is charged with, the realm of commodities transportation and shipping has--alas--nothing much to offer. Quite...

Florapharm: gearing for the U.S. market: after 12 years, Florapharm continues its strong course as it enters the U.S. market. Relying on the success of their traditional blends, the company is focusing on broadening their outlook and steering towards the small, specialty teashops.
November 20, 2005... From its inception, Florapharm focused on developing a product of great quality that would prosper based on its taste. Georg Kroll and Otto Ratka, pharmacists and leading associates, founded the company with an unrefined, natural approach to...

The art and science of roasting: Part II--the science: in the May 2005 issue of Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, Phil Beattie explored the topic of the art of roasting. Picking up from where he left off, he now examines what is scientifically necessary to achieve the perfect roast.
November 20, 2005... On college campuses around the world, you find two distinct branches of studies for faculty and students: the arts and science. Under the umbrella of the arts you'll find music, English and theater, whereas the sciences include physics,...

Intelligent grinding technologies for the 21st century: as many coffee experts agree, the perfect cup of coffee requires the perfectly grinded batch of beans, Daniel Ephraim, president of Modern Process Equipment Corporation, discusses the new innovations and advances in grinding coffee.(Interview)
November 20, 2005... The earliest coffee grinders consisted of stones that ere "mashed" together, by hand, to grind the coffee beans. Later, during the Civil War, soldiers actually used their rifle butts to grind coffee for a brew that was often referred to as...

German coffee market: prices speculation soar.
November 20, 2005... For the second time this year, Germany's coffee lovers are faced with a considerable price hike for their favorite beverage, after years of very low consumer prices. The consumer price, averaging 4.50 Euro per 500 gram pack, has reached its...

Holiday packaging and other surprises under the tree.
November 20, 2005... The holidays are a time for renovation, along with the usual cheering and merriment. With the season fast approaching, companies are scurrying to find their packaging niche to distinguish their product from the next. Whether using a colorful...

Natural beginnings in Bangladesh: as with any tea estate, Kazi & Kazi Tea has much to overcome. However, in being the first organic tea garden in Bangladesh, there are different and new approaches that need to be considered. Despite this, the company maintains a strong outlook and anticipation on the future of their brand.
November 20, 2005... Located in the northern district of Panchagarh in Bangladesh, are the untouched lands of Tetulia. Kazi & Kazi Tea Estate (KKTE) acquired this beautiful, scenic garden in 2000, and introduced a forefront concept that was transforming the way tea...

Pod-sizing the market: Jonathan Bell interviewed Enrico Contini from OPEM, pod manufacturers. They discussed the development and growing market for pods.(Cafe Society)(Interview)
November 20, 2005... JONATHAN BELL: How long has OPEM been involved with pod making technology? ENRICO CONTINI: We designed our first pod machines in the early 90's. At that time, the demand was small and the pod machines were primarily destined for the...

High tea, downtown New York.
November 20, 2005... Since 2002, the Ritz-Carlton--Battery Park has been serving New Yorkers a traditional high tea that is refined and delicate. The waterside view only adds to the extensive collection of fine teas that are offered to those looking to celebrate a...

Tea calendar for tea enthusiasts.(Brief Article)
November 20, 2005... It's always time for tea! Since 1996, Joni Miller of Workman Publishing in New York has created The Collectible Teapot & Tea Calendar, a full color, large wall calendar that is a fascinating historical celebration of teapots, tealore, teawares...

Jura reintroduces Impressa X9.(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2005... Jura Elektroapparate (http://www.jura.com) has reintroduced Impressa X9, which combines modern technology and user-friendly operation. The model was launched succefully into the European market last September. Jura has also made this model...

Hawaiian Teas expand to West Coast.(Brief Article)
November 20, 2005... Hawaiian Natural Tea and The Island Essence Tea Collection are now being carried by Bear Creek Fine Foods, a distributor of specialty foods based in Woodinville, Washington and Emeryville, California. Hawaiian Natural Tea combines the health...

Wisdom Wands launches Health Tea Wand.(Product Showcase)(Brief Article)
November 20, 2005... Wisdom Wands, a company that creates tea and beverage accessories, has launched the Health Tea Wand, a heat-proof, glass straw that brews and filters tea leaves and herbal infusions through designed strainer holes in an regular teacup. Just add...

Barnie's turns 25.(TRADE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co. is celebrating their 25th anniversary with the launch of new products and an array of new stores. According to Neil E. Leach, chairman and owner, Barnie's has opened stores in New York, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait,...

SCAA board of directors cite accounting irregularities.(TRADE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Following the resignation and departure of the Specialty Coffee Association of America's (SCAA) chief operating officer on September 12th, a serious cash shortage was revealed. An immediate investigation by SCAA's executive director uncovered...

Cimbria Kaack now part of the Cimbria Group.(TRADE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... "We are delighted to have acquired Kaack" says Ole T.Toftdahl Olesen, c.e.o. of Cimbria, "and we look forward to strengthening our position in the coffee business." In 2004, Paul Kaack & Co. joined the Cimbria Group of Companies, based in...

Ferdinand Gothot Maschinenfabrik celebrates 125 years.(TRADE NEWS)(Company Profile)
November 20, 2005... Ferdinand Gothot Maschinenfabrik GmbH, a member of the Probat Group, is celebrating 125 years of business. Once a competitor of Probat, the companies are now partners in the development of roasters. According to Probat, "Rumor has it that...

Barnie's appoints Karas.(PEOPLE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co. has appointed Don Karas as vice chairman. Don, founding publisher of Restaurant Business Magazine and the Karas Report, spent 20 years as director of the Wolfgang Puck Express restaurants, which provided him with...

Autocrat Coffee names Ricci Rathburn.(PEOPLE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Autocrat Coffee and Extracts, of Lincoln, Rhode Island, a producer of coffee ingredients, has hired Ricci Rathburn as national account executive for Coffee on Demand Ricci previously held managerial positions with various companies...

First Colony promotes Devaney to director of finance.(PEOPLE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... First Colony has promoted Barbara Devaney to director of finance and accounting. Devaney is responsible for all aspects of financial management and reporting. She also oversees the A/R, A/P, MIS, sales support, assets management and inventory...

STI selects Jage for 9th Annual Tea Symposium.(PEOPLE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... The Specialty Tea Institute has appointed George Jage, president, World Tea Expo as the chairman for the 9th Annual Tea Symposium. The Symposium will be held on April 7-8, 2006 in conjunction with the SCAA Conference and Exhibition in...

Guayaki hires vice president of sales.(PEOPLE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products, a yerba mate company located in San Luis Obispo, California, has hired Patrick Lee as vice president of sales. Prior to Guayaki, Lee was the president of nSpired Natural Foods, a provider of natural and...

SCAA honors Gordon.(PEOPLE NEWS)
November 20, 2005... The Specialty Coffee Association of America awarded Sterling Gordon, former president of specialty coffee roaster and importer, Coffee Holding Co., the Mose Drachman award at their membership reception at the Juan Valdez cafe in New York City....

Cimbria Kaack launches new machinery.(Brief Article)
November 20, 2005... Since the recent launch of Cimbria Kaack's BSL Coffee Refining and Polishing Machine, Neumann Gruppe, Paccorini and Coffein are already using the machinery. The BSL cleans coffee from dust and residue and is able to polish coffee with water or...

Hearthware introduces i-Roast 2.(Brief Article)
November 20, 2005... Hearthware Home Products Inc. has launched the new i-Roast 2 coffee roaster. This fourth generation coffee roaster helps to capture the growing trend of home roasting. The i-Roast 2, which has a capacity to roast enough beans for 24 cups of...

Hayssen introduces new Zipper Packaging System.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Hayssen Packaging Technologies, a form/fill/seal technology and services provider, has launched a vertical system that is the first of its kind in operation in the industry. The Ultima SV Quad-Seal Integrated Slider Zipper Packaging System...

RoastMaxtor Perfector enters the market.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Roasters Inc., Pte. Ltd. has spent much of the last two years developing what they consider to be "a perfect roaster." The RoastMaxtor Perfector offers profile roasting capabilities and full process control, built with first grade materials....

Witt offers fail-proof test for airtight packaging.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
November 20, 2005... When products require airtight packaging, there is always a need to test the packaging for leaks, hence, Witt has now begun offering its new Pack-Vac. The system can be used for the nondestructive testing of nearly all food,...

New Zenobia produces "Air-Free" block bottom bags.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Teepack Spezialmaschinen GmbH & Co., a teabag machinery manufacturer, has recently showcased a new precision packaging machine: the vertical form, fill and seal machine Zenobia with optional "Air-Free" technology. This new concept makes it...

Toray reveals new technology.(Brief Article)
November 20, 2005... Toray Plastics (America), Inc., a manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films for flexible and rigid packaging, has introduced a new advanced polyester technology that seals to all plastic tray and cup types. The new FDA-approved for...

Manual dumping station from Flexicon.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
November 20, 2005... Flexicon Corp. has made available a new Manual Dumping Station with an integral screw conveyor that collects dust created during manual dumping of powder and bulk solid materials from bags, boxes, drums and other containers. The unit...