Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from October 2005

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from October 2005

Disaster in New Orleans.(from the Editor's Desk)
October 20, 2005... Our hearts go out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. A major tea and coffee port city, New Orleans has suffered irrevocable damage. As efforts to rebuild this historic wonderful city begin, we join other associations and organizations in...

Kenyan Government aids for new plant.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
October 20, 2005... KENYA -- The Kenyan Government is helping the Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) establish a new plant to add value to Kenyan coffee, said cooperative development and marketing minister Peter Njeru Ndwiga in a news article that appeared in...

Bulk sales bad for Kenya tea, warns report.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2005... KENYA -- As reported by The Nation (Nairobi), Kenya risks losing its export market share if it continues to sell tea in bulk, according to a new study done by the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI). "Bulk packaging...

Tata to open coffee plant in Uganda.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
October 20, 2005... INDIA -- TATA Coffee is set to open a coffee processing plant in Uganda, The Monitor (Kampala) reported. The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has suggested Jinja as a potential site for the factory, although a location has yet to be...

Hailstorm destroy 561 hectares under tea.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
October 20, 2005... KENYA -- The East African Standard (Nairobi) has reported that a severe hailstorm has destroyed 561 hectares under tea, forcing the management of two tea companies in Kericho to send some 932 tea pickers on paid leave. Kericho-based...

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf opens regional training center.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2005... DUBAI, U.A.E. -- AMEinfo.com reported that Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has opened a regional training center in Dubai's Al Quoz industrial area. The 2,000 square foot facility will cater to the operational and training needs of the entire Middle...

Tata Tea plans to expand in US.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
October 20, 2005... INDIA -- India's number two tea maker Tata Tea is on the acquisition trail in the U.S., where it plans to gain a greater share of the specialty tea market, AP Food Technology reports. The company has a significant presence in more than 35...

Starbucks tackles health insurance issues.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
October 20, 2005... U.S. -- The Associated Press has reported that Starbucks will spend more on health insurance for its employees this year than on raw materials needed to brew its coffee, chairman Howard Schultz said as he decried a health-care crisis that soon...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 20, 2005... October 6-8: 2005 World Tea Forum, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, New York. Tel: (1)(212) 986-9415, Fax: (1)(212) 697-8658 October 28-30: Coffee Fest, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, Washington. Tel: (1)(425)...

Recent tea travels: an introduction to Chinese tea: as mentioned in the first part (June 2005 issue), Luo Shaojun, director of the National Center of Inspection and Supervision of Tea of PRC in Hangzhou and tea scientist Dr. Lu Yi, have taken Barbara Dufrene to Chengdu and Ya'an (Sichuan) and to WuyiShan (Fujian Part II).
October 20, 2005... The 8th International Tea Culture Seminar and the First Mengding Mountain International Tea Culture Festival took place in Ya'an in September 2004. My attendance was hosted by Dr. Lee Chaogui, general manager of the Sichuan Ya'an Tea factory,...

The cultural route for Welsh Brew Tea.
October 20, 2005... Shrewd ethnic marketing is the driving force behind the rising sales of Welsh Brew Tea. The company's sales and marketing director, Alan Wenden said, "We launched the Welsh Brew brand six years ago. Our company, Adwell Foods Ltd., had been in...

Quick lessons in retail tea marketing: working "outside the square".
October 20, 2005... With little more than an acute awareness of market trends and alluring traditions, promotion savvy Monique Christian has turned her personal love for tea and the dream of owning her own retail business into a growing success. Working...

Is your company headed for trouble? Learning from her own tea shop experiences, Lisa Wynn advises on how shop owners should stay on top of their business.(Part I)
October 20, 2005... Ok, so you have had a lofty vision of opening a tea or coffee business for what feels like forever. Finally, you get up the nerve to put in your notice and quit the loathsome job you toil with everyday. You have decided to spread your wings,...

Retailing products in the tea parlor: what sells in a teashop? Most tea shops and tea parlors throughout the world retail the gamut from leather teapot purses to onsite baked pastries, as well as selling the obligatory selection of teas. Wendy Komancheck researches the subject.(Company Profile)
October 20, 2005... Many tea experts would agree that loose teas sell best in tea salons and gourmet shops. The popularity of tea's health properties has boosted the sales of unique teas and herbals such as rooibos and green tea. Teashop owners should know their...

Soluble sophistication for coffee: Dr. Terry Mabbett looks into the evolving sophistication of soluble coffee and how one soluble manufacturer is focusing on single origins.
October 20, 2005... Roots of Arabica coffee are deeply set in the ancient soils of the Ethiopian Highlands and the Boma Plateua of Sudan. But "The Queen of Coffees" is now grown throughout those favored parts of the world tucked between the Tropic of Cancer and...

U.S. labeling law addressing food allergens effective January 2006!
October 20, 2005... Last Thanksgiving, my wife and I hosted a gathering with less than a dozen guests. Along with the traditional Turkey, stuffing and fixings, there were several special dishes prepared for those with food allergies. Two Epi Pens...

The development and force of specialty beverages: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal spoke with Caffe D'Amore about the importance of the specialty beverage both in the U.S. and worldwide.
October 20, 2005... Can you imagine a time when everything from caramel lattes to chai tea or even fruit smoothies didn't exist? This ever-present part of the American culture, otherwise known as specialty beverages was not always around. In fact, during the birth...

Smart carts: as coffee carts and kiosks are popping up in more locations, experts in the field agree on three key rules for success--location, consistency among product offerings and great customer service, Joan Reis Nielsen talks to four leaders in the field.
October 20, 2005... The common link in all of the answers to that question of how to succeed in the coffee kiosk business is an old familiar refrain... location, location, location! If you don't have the right location, whether you are a small one-cart operator...

Embracing the hot in coffee: grouping as survival in coffee roasting.(Cafe Society with Jonathan Bell)
October 20, 2005... COFFEE ROASTING MAKES MONEY for many companies. Sometimes a lot of it. It can be especially lucrative for those that keep pace with changes in their local, national or global markets. In time, keeping abreast of market demand and...

Granita goodness: as temperatures rise, the demand for granitas increase. Both in the U.S. and abroad, granita machine manufacturer, BUNN, reports on their Dutch experience.(cup Service)
October 20, 2005... FINELY CRUSHED ICE with fruit-flavored syrup, granita became popular in Europe during the 17th century as a light, refreshing dessert. Since that time, this coarse-textured ice confection typically made from fruit, has evolved into a "slushy"...

CATIE: one of a kind coffee germplasm: Costa Rica is home to a graduate school and training program, research headquarters and an outreach center focused on coffee.(Centro Agronomico Tropical de Invetigacion y Ensehanza )
October 20, 2005... COSTA RICA is a lush, green country known for its diverse wildlife and ecological tourism. But what many don't know about Costa Rica is that it is also the home to the world's largest, most influential--and most truly unique--coffee germplasm....

Franke improves Sinfonia espresso machine.(Product Showcase)
October 20, 2005... The improved Sinfonia 1-Step, is an upgraded version of the original Sinfonia 1-Step model, put out by Franke Coffee Systems. Designed for self-serve, quick-service and minimal training capacity applications, Sinfonia 1-Step uses whole bean...

Green Mountain coffee refines taste.(Product Showcase)
October 20, 2005... Increasing and improving their line of flavors, Green Mountain Coffee developed their latest for those who enjoy and bask in the delicious taste of coffee. With flavors like Cinnamon Cream Swirl, Mocha Nut Fudge and Chocolate Raspberry Truffle,...

A cup of Chai with Bombay Kitchen's treats.(Product Showcase)
October 20, 2005... Bombay Kitchen Foods Inc., of Rajbhog Foods, understands what goes best with a nice, warm cup of Chai. The company has rendered the common practice from India--of complimenting the tea's masala flavorings with a number of snacks--and has...

Bolero and FreshMore.(Product Showcase)
October 20, 2005... Bravilor Bonamat, the Dutch producer of professional beverage preparation systems, presents a renewed instant range and a new product line of fresh brew machines. The Bolero-series offers a variety of instant hot beverages, fast and...

Ceylon Treasures reveals richness in tea.(Product Showcase)
October 20, 2005... From the precious, ancient grounds of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Treasures introduces their new online wholesale source of Ceylon Tea. The owners, Richard and Bernice Boehm, wanted to offer a service to the retail market, once they realized a need for...

Java Frost's latest blend: Khoi-Na.(Product Showcase)
October 20, 2005... From the high Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa, Java Frost uses the best Rooibos for its latest blend, Khoi-Na. This beverage is complete with the minerals and antioxidants that derive from this red bush tea. It contains no caffeine or...

East Indies Tea merges with Florapharm.(TRADE NEWS)
October 20, 2005... East Indies Tea Co., a Pennsylvania-based specialty tea importer, has merged with Florapharm GmbH of Schesslitz, Germany, a tea importer and blender. The merger brings together two like-minded companies who offer teas of high quality....

Lincoln & York roaster sold.(TRADE NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2005... The directors of Lincoln & York Ltd. have sold the shares of Yorkshire Coffee Supply Ltd. to Peros Ltd. of High Wycombe, England. Yorkshire Coffee Supply Ltd. supplies the foodservice market in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire with coffee and...

Wendy's to sell bits of Tim Horton in IPO.(TRADE NEWS)
October 20, 2005... Wendy's International Inc. is selling part of Canada's iconic coffee chain, Tim Hortons, in an initial public offering, the company confirmed in an article published in the Financial Post. After months of pressure from investors to improve...

ECF issues European free carrier contract.(European Coffee Federation)(European Free Carrier Contract for Coffee)
October 20, 2005... At its recent annual general meeting, the European Coffee Federation approved the European Free Carrier Contract for Coffee (E.FCA.C.C.). Under a Free Carrier or FCA contract, the seller delivers the goods, cleared for export, to the carrier...

Dillanos chosen as Seattle's favorite coffee.(TRADE NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2005... The results are in from the Seattle Times Northwest Source 2005 online public opinion poll, and Kapow Coffee Card, serving Dillanos Coffee for the past seven years, was selected as Seattle's favorite single location coffeehouse. The coffeehouse...

Coffee Fest announces Seattle line-up.(TRADE NEWS)
October 20, 2005... Coffee Fest has been selected for the second year in a row as one of Tradeshow Week's "50 Fastest Growing Shows" in North America. Winners are chosen based on percentage of growth in exhibit space as well as growth of total net square footage....

Good deeds: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.(TRADE NEWS)
October 20, 2005... The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, the oldest and largest privately held chain of specialty coffee and tea stores in the U.S., is a major sponsor of The Help Group, one of the largest non-profits serving young people with special needs, including...

Colombian cup of excellence finds 33 great coffees.(Gregorio Arnulfo Botinas coffee from El Aguacate farm)(Jose Yepes from Balvanera farm )(Hernando Artunduagas coffee from the Huila Guayacanera farm )
October 20, 2005... Medellin, Colombia, the location of the second cupping competition for the best coffees of Colombia hosted cuppers from all over the world recently as they slurped and scored their favorites from among 60 semifinalists which bad passed through...

Mahlkonig celebrates 80th anniversary.(TRADE NEWS)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2005... Mahlkonig, a leading brand for grinders celebrates 80 years. Approximately 90% of the Mahlkonig products are used for grinding coffee. Since 1999 Nils Erichsen has been managing partner of the Hamburg, Germany-based company. Milestones in the...

Key Technology hires Boutsikaris.(appointment of John Boutsikaris)(Brief Article)
October 20, 2005... Key Technology, a designer and manufacturer of process automation systems, integrated electro-optical inspection and sorting and processing systems, appointed John Boutsikaris senior vice president of sales and marketing. Boutsikaris, who has...

Torani names Peart.(Jane Verdurmen Peart )(Brief Article)
October 20, 2005... Torani has hired Jane Verdurmen Peart for the newly created position of product management director. Peart's key responsibilities will include managing Torani's product selection process, facilitating development and creating go-to-market...

Merisant appoints Nocchiero.(PEOPLE NEWS)
October 20, 2005... Merisant Worldwide, Inc. (manufacturers of Equal sugar) and its affiliated subsidiaries have appointed Anthony J. Nocchiero c.f.o. Nocchiero was previously responsible for managing a worldwide finance and accounting team while serving as vice...

Kent St. Clair Donovan, July 17, 2005, age 57.(Obituary)
October 20, 2005... Kent St. Clair Donovan spent 33 years working for the coffee industry. The first 25 years were spent at the Donovan Coffee Company, manufacturers of Red Diamond Coffee and Tea, which was founded by his grandfather, William Fitz Donovan, in...

Goudsmit Magnetic Systems.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
October 20, 2005... Goudsmit Magnetic Systems recently developed a new self-cleaning magnetic filter, which is suitable for deferrization of pressurized product flows. This filter removes the most minute iron particles from liquids, powders and granulates. This...

G120/1 from Probat.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
October 20, 2005... The new G120/1 roaster from Probat-Werke, is a completely new design from their G120 model. The new model's advantages include a drum that is now directly driven, reducing the number of components and maintenance, hot air ducting and water that...

Simpli-Flex 2100.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
October 20, 2005... Modular Dispensing Systems, a division of Tomlinson Industries has introduced the Simpli-Flex 2100 molded cabinet cup dispenser. This dispenser is stackable, allowing operators to stack several dispensers on top of each other to accommodate a...

New Virtuoso home coffee grinder by Baratza.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
October 20, 2005... The Virtuoso is the first in a series of new grinders from Baratza that features upgraded components and higher performance. The Virtuoso offers a high-efficiency motor which results in a cool, quiet operation. Other features include a new...

The Silesia-Velox Grill.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
October 20, 2005... The Silesia-Velox Grill takes approximately eight minutes to reach cooking temperature from cold and it's specially designed heating elements and cast aluminium cooking plates give extremely efficient heat distribution to ensure even and safe...

Hamilton Beach offers new coffee maker.(EQUIPMENT & PACKAGING NEWS)
October 20, 2005... Building on the strengths of the BrewStation Coffeemaker, Hamilton Beach has launched the BrewStation Deluxe Coffeemaker with more brewing choices and more time-saving features--in a distinctive new design. The BrewStation features one-hand...