Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from November 2006

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from November 2006

From Germany to Central America--coffee travels the world.(from the Editor's Desk)(coffee industry)(Editorial)
November 1, 2006... This month, we highlight Germany--a strong tea and coffee-drinking nation whose consumption is beginning to dip. What doesn't correspond to this declining number, however, is the country's rising number of small coffee roasting shops. It is...

Child labor on coffee plantations.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 1, 2006... AFRICA -- A report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) concluded that 70% of agricultural work accounts for child labor worldwide. Of this work force, 60% is conducted on coffee plantations in Kenya. "Most working...

Drinking tea may lower bad cholesterol.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 1, 2006... UNITED STATES -- Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said they found consumers that drank black tea may lower bad cholesterol levels that could one day be used to help reduce the chance of heart disease for those at risk....

Growers for revival of coffee trade.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 1, 2006... KOCHI -- Over a year after coffee futures trade hit a roadblock, following delivery issues, coffee growers and traders have been demanding revival of the trade, including night trade, so as to keep abreast with the international market. A...

The Coffee Board's long-term goals.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 1, 2006... PHILIPPINES -- The Philippine Coffee Board's (PCB) long-time goal of accurate coffee hectarage and annual coffee production forecasting may soon be achieved as Nescafe renews its pledge of financial and technical assistance. Joel Lumagbas,...

Dubai's fledgling tea trading center nearly doubled.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
November 1, 2006... DUBAI -- Dubai's tea trading center has practically doubled in volume during the past six months compared with the same period last year. This growth reflects a Middle East demand, its director stated. The Middle East was the world's third...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2006... November 3-5: Triestespresso Expo. Tel: (39)(40) 949 4111. E-mail:info@fiera.trieste.it, Web: www.fiera.trieste.it/espresso November 3-12: The 36th Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Kona, Hawaii. Tel:...

On the road to a perfect roast, Part III ...(Roasting)(coffee roasters)
November 1, 2006... In the August issue, we spoke with artisan, micro-roasters about the problems facing them and how they deal with such concerns. From California to Minnesota, we discussed the main problems facing artisan roasters with a capacity of 30 kilos or...

The market value of centrals: during the past several years, there have been a number of quality initiatives aimed at increasing the cup value for Central American coffees. How these programs have helped Central American coffees is the question at hand.(Central America)
November 1, 2006... Within Central America, each country has developed projects to better serve market needs, in conjunction with the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), which has been actively engaged in the region through its programs, Coffee Corps and the Q...

Ramacafe: coupled with a gorgeous backdrop in Nicaragua, the latest instillation of the Ramacafe International Coffee conference provided a unique forum for members of the coffee industry to discuss pertinent issues in the ever-changing marketplace.
November 1, 2006... The 6th annual Ramacafe International Coffee Conference took place in Managua, Nicaragua on Sept. 4-6, 2006. With over 500 participants arriving in Managua to a warm and friendly atmosphere, the president of the republic of Nicaragua, Enrique...

Packaging trends.(Packaging)(roasted coffees packaging)
November 1, 2006... One of the most important factors in producing the best cup is the availability of truly fresh coffee. Often the methods and materials used in whole bean coffee packaging are overshadowed by the roasting process, and not looked at as a major...

Stick pack solutions from Sigpack Systems: Sigpack Systems, a member of the Bosch Packaging Group, introduced a compact, high-speed and fully integrated packaging solution for stick packs, which fulfills the requirements of high sophisticated formulations for coffee, cocoa and tea products.(Product Profile)
November 1, 2006... New Member in the Coffee Portfolio Packaging of all kinds of coffee products is one core competence of Sigpack Systems in Beringen, Switzerland. From the primary packaging of beans and ground coffee and all instant products, to handling and...

Germany's coffee market: while Germany's coffee consumers may feel unhappy about increasing retail prices, roasters are sighing in relief at the recent turnover on investment and reimbursement of higher costs of raw coffee and transportation.(German Coffee Market)
November 1, 2006... The Route to Cup The total turnover of the industry, including sales of soluble coffees, was EUR 4.0 billion in 2005 after EUR 3.4 billion in 2004, which represents an increase of almost 17.6%. Coffee sales, in terms of volume, however has...

The complexities of herbal tisanes.(Herbal Tisanes)
November 1, 2006... Herbal blends have been used for centuries. Whether for medicinal intents or pure enjoyment, herbal tisanes are now a major component in some of the world's most popular beverages. Yet they are one of the most complex when it comes to...

Halssen & Lyon's latest innovations in tea.(Product Profile)
November 1, 2006... Halssen & Lyon continues to expand upon innovations in the tea segment with their latest product launch--quickbrew tea pads. Such a revolutionary concept not only adheres to the highest standards of quality, but also offers an answer to the...

Premier's Tea Limited: a bountiful history.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2006... Premier's Tea Limited has been a distinctive contributor to the specialty tea market that not only services India but the global community. Their arduous plight has adopted measures that satisfies their loyal consumer base with distinctive...

Soluble coffee flavor & herb additives: according to a new health and wellness beverage research from Euromonitor International, hot drinks are witnessing the evolution of a new category--fortified/functional instant coffee.(Soluble Coffee)
November 1, 2006... The fortified/functional instant coffee segment has gained a foothold in a few, and different markets, such as Poland, Japan and Indonesia. Despite this, Euromonitor International predicts that the sector could gain much wider appeal,...

Two types of espresso investments: in the factory and in the cup.(CAFE SOCIETY)
November 1, 2006... COFFEE AND ESPRESSO have become synonymous in several national markets. Spain is one. Coffee, true, has two meanings -used as the familar brew the family drinks every morning for breakfast (being most often filter-made or soluble coffee), and...

Starbucks wars: how McDonald's and Starbucks defined their industry.(cupService)
November 1, 2006... One can learn quite a bit about where the coffee house business is headed by studying how the quick serve restaurant (QSR) industry has evolved. Rick Kowalski concludes his franchise series on how coffee houses are moving through this evolution...

16th Annual Santos International Coffee Seminar: the coffee market is often recognized for the complex issues surrounding the projected outcome of production. The annual Santos International Coffee Seminar brought together many notable individuals in the industry, as they discussed issues and mapped out the future outlook over the next 10 years, with an emphasis on consumption in coffee producing countries.(cupService)
November 1, 2006... THE 16TH EDITION OF THE SANTOS COFFEE SEMINAR brought more than 400 participants for a colloquium of meetings and debates on the central theme of world coffee consumption and production in the next 10 years. The seminar, held in Guaruja, Brazil...

Cafejo Cafe: coffee house in a box.(Product Showcase)
November 1, 2006... With so much to offer from a single cup hot beverage system, the only thing you have to figure out is how to place an order. Aquabrew's latest unit, the Cafejo Cafe, is packed with the essential, from marketing and sales support to assist you...

Astoria: Jada.(Product Showcase)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... When one of the best claims to make "the most productive espresso and cappuccino machine in the world," the coffee world must listen. The Jada Super Automatic, Astoria's latest unit, comes in two different models: AK and AKC. Despite this,...

Bravo for the new Bolero XL Turbo.(Product Showcase)(Bravilor Bonamat's new coffee maker)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Demand in coffee services is always increasing, and retailers need to have the quickest and most suitable equipment at their disposable. Bravilor Bonamat, one of the leading manufacturers of beverage systems and equipment, has just launched the...

Preva xSport.(Product Showcase)(Preva Cafe's espresso maker)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Portable Espresso Maker--Blue includes an espresso maker, two espresso pods and a shot glass. The xSport is a truly portable espresso maker, with an espresso maker, two espresso pods and a shot glass--when Preva Cafe labels a product as "on...

Caturra: espresso Marchetti.(Product Showcase)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... For coffee lovers that are constantly seeking innovative overseas products, Caturra (an estate that brings together the distinctive coffees of Malawi, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe), has introduced a new, first quality espresso from Switzerland:...

john conti acquisitions.(Trade News)(john conti Coffee Company purchased CJ and Associates Coffee, Sputnik's Coffee and Williams Food Service's Coffee Service Division)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The john conti Coffee Company has purchased three coffee companies: CJ and Associates Coffee in Winchester, Kentucky; Sputnik's Coffee in Evansville, Indiana; and Williams Food Service's Coffee Service Division, in Louisville, Kentucky. ...

International Women's Coffee Alliance seeks committee members.(Trade News)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA), a community of women committed to making a difference while making a living, is expanding and currently looking for volunteers to join the Event, Marketing, Development and Grant Program...

Longbottom celebrates 25th anniversary.(Trade News)(Longbottom Coffee and Tea)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Longbottom Coffee and Tea, one of Oregon's original specialty coffee roasters and distributors of fine teas, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Longbottom offers over 400 varieties of regional, blended and shade grown 100% certified organic...

The Roasterie grows again.(Trade News)(Roasterie, Inc. acquires building for its roasting facility)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... The Roasterie, Inc (Kansas City, Missouri) has purchased a larger building to house its roasting and packaging facility. The new location at: 1204 West 27th will more than double its square footage and allow space for new equipment and...

Intercontinental exchange to acquire NYBOT.(Trade News)
November 1, 2006... Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading electronic energy marketplace has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT), a leading soft commodity exchange, for approximately $1 billion. The...

Miko acquires U.K.'s Collingwoods Coffee & Tea.(Trade News)
November 1, 2006... Dutch coffee roaster, Miko has acquired the U.K.-based Collingwoods Coffee & Tea company. Collingwoods Coffee & Tea is a small coffee service operator, which supplies the catering market in Bristol, England with espresso coffees and related...

International Coffee Plaza being built in Hamburg.(Trade News)(Richard Meier & Partners is developing the plaza)
November 1, 2006... In 2008, a unique office center for coffee--the International Coffee Plaza--will arise at Am Sandtorpark in Hamburg's HafenCity, Germany. Three buildings (within an area measuring 16,000-sq.m.) are being developed by architect Richard Meier &...

Former SCAA executive indicted.(Trade News)(Long Beach Police Department investigating Scott Welker of Specialty Coffee Association of America)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... According to a statement issued by the Long Beach Police Department on October 13, former c.o.o, for the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), Scott Welker, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for theft and wire fraud, including...

Starbucks recalls 8-cup coffee Brewers due to possible fire hazard.(Trade News)
November 1, 2006... The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Starbucks Coffee Company announced voluntary recalls of the Starbucks Barista Aroma Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers product. Consumers should stop using recalled products...

Combiscale announces new president.(People News)(Anthony Del Viscio appointed as president)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... CombiScale Inc., a packaging and weighing company based in Bartlett, Illinois has appointed Anthony Del Viscio as president. Del Viscio has over 10 years of experience in the packaging machinery industry. According to the company; CombiScale is...

China Mist appoints national sales director.(People News)
November 1, 2006... Arizona-based tea packer, China Mist Tea Company has appointed Scott Svihula as their new national sales director for the Midwestern U.S. Svihula is certified in the Specialty Tea Institute Tea Certification Levels One, Two & Three and...

NYBOT announces new board elections.(People News)
November 1, 2006... The New York Board of Trade has elected the following people to its annual the board of governors: chairman, Fred W. Schoenhut; vice chairman, Roger Corrado; treasurer, Alfred J. Mascia; coffee trade, Willard "Dub" Hay; cocoa trade, William J....

Key Technology appointments.(People News)(Dr. David M. Camp appointed as president and chief executive officer)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Key Technology has named Dr. David M. Camp president and c.eo. of the company. Camp is responsible for leading strategies that bring Key's automated inspection, specialized conveying, product preparation systems, and world-class service to...

It's A Grind names Leung.(People News)(James Leung is It's A Grind Coffee House's director of supply chain)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Specialty coffee franchise, It's A Grind Coffee House, has named James Leung director of supply chain. The company plans to expand to more than 125 stores by the end of the year and to nearly 400 locations in the next three years, says founder...

Grace Darex Packaging introduces Sincera slip technology.(Equipment & Packaging News)
November 1, 2006... Grace Darex Packaging Technologies, a supplier of can, closure sealants and coatings for the packaged food and beverage industry, recently introduced a new slip technology that solves the problem of off-taste in taste-sensitive beverage...

New roll mill reduces downtimes.(Equipment & Packaging News)(UW 45 L/1, a packing machine grinder from Probat Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Probat, manufaturer of roasting technology has designed a new roll mill. The UW 45 L/1--a "single serve solution" for pad, pod and capsules and capsule producers is required for high-capacity grinders without long downtimes caused by cooling...

Solo expands Trophy Cup design selection.(Equipment & Packaging News)(Solo Cup Company)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Solo Cup Company, manufacturer of disposable foodservice products for the consumer/retail, foodservice, packaging, and international markets recently expanded their Solo Cup Company Trophy Cups designs. The cups are available in the Bistro and...