Tea & Coffee Trade Journal articles from September 2006

Tea & Coffee Trade Journal archives from September 2006

In China, all is fair in coffee & tea wars.((from the) Editor's Desk)
September 1, 2006... The Tea & Coffee Trade Journal and Tea & Coffee Asia are bringing our World Cup to Shanghai. Our sister publication, which has been in circulation for approximately 10 years, enters China--where coffee and tea are increasing in consumption and...

New coffee association in Peru.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
September 1, 2006... PERU -- Female farmers in Peru formed their own coffee association, Cafe Femenino (www.cafefemeninofoundation.org), as a way to earn more money and assert their independence in a historically male dominated county Cafe Femenino, a coffee...

New suggestions about the discovery of coffee.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
September 1, 2006... TURKEY -- There are several rumors about the discovery of coffee. A recent article from Atlas magazine discussed the archeology of the Anatolia region that is often attributed to commerce, culture, and meeting point of different societies...

Calendar: Sept. 1.
September 1, 2006... September 12-14: 14th Annual Canadian Tea Industry Fall Conference. Barrie, Ontario. Tel: (1)(416) 510-8647, E-mail: kellya@tea.ca September 21-24: PCCA 75th Annual Convention, Pebble Beach, California. Tel: (1)(925) 944-2326,...

Oolong teas of China & Taiwan: loved by tea connoisseurs for its rich and varied flavors, oolong tea is going mainstream, as consumers learn more about the diverse types of specialty teas available to them.(Oolong Tea)
September 1, 2006... Although oolong tea is produced in a growing number of countries, such as Vietnam and India, its home is in the Fujian province of Southeastern China. According to sources in both Chinese and English, tea was first produced from oolong...

Rare teas: in defining rare teas, one must understand the overall process used to produce the fine quality and taste that symbolizes tea.(Tea Types)
September 1, 2006... What is rare tea? The straightforward answer that tea is manufactured in small amounts, is also the wrong answer. For example, the worst tea I have sampled over the past decade was a relatively small garden in the newly trendy region of Nepal,...

The pros, cons & business of selling Fair Trade tea--Part one.(Fair Trade Teas)
September 1, 2006... It doesn't seem to matter whether a tea entrepreneur is an importer, exporter, blender, or tea cafe owner. The people who deal with Fair Trade Certified teas do so not for commercial purposes, but for an altruistic intent. Wendy Komancheck...

Teamac: designed to fit: it may be due to the company's ideal location, in the town of Budrio, Bologna, which just happens to be the leader in packaging technology, or just their latest innovation and machinery that is redefining the way teabags are designed. Despite the reason, one thing remains and that is that Teamac is quickly becoming one of the strongest teabag manufacturers in the industry.(Tea Machinery Profile)
September 1, 2006... (Staff Report) Budrio is a small town near the proud city of Bologna, one of the diverse universe of Italian cities, with is ancient university, art and industries, and even extending to packaging machineries for teabags. In fact, Bologna...

A traveler's tale: a cuppers' adventure: after visiting the region of Papua New Guinea, for one of its first cupping competition, our cupper realized that within this mountainous and rugged island, lies more than a basis and root for coffee. There are other abundant, plentiful treasures to discover.(Papua New Guinea)
September 1, 2006... After an invitation by Shailen Singh of Coffee Pacifica, Inc. to be one of the 10 international cupping judges for Papua New Guinea's (PNG) maiden coffee competition, my imagination is fired up. I packed my bags, board Quantas, and headed...

Cup of winners: how excellent!(Winners' Profiles)
September 1, 2006... As the most esteemed award given out for top coffee, the Cup of Excellence has fundamentally changed how the industry defines an exemplary blend. Every year the foundation showcases a complex competition for coffee farmers in South and Central...

Green coffee processing.(Coffee Processing)
September 1, 2006... Post-harvest coffee processing has historically involved two goals. The first is to determine the method of processing that delivers the best tasting coffee for a particular origin and the market where coffee is sold. The second is to process...

QSR vs. coffee house franchise success: the world of quick service restaurants, or QSR as industry insiders like to say, is a very specialized area of the retail business. Where else does a business procure inventory, process, package and sell its products all under one roof?(Franchising)
September 1, 2006... The specialty coffee industry is run under a similar business model, which is that of QSR, and with nearly all the same economic variables impacting the business. Yet the customer experience feels very different in a coffee house than it does...

Geneva, Switzerland: mark your calendars! Tea and Coffee World Cup is embarking on its latest journey to one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in Europe--Geneva, Switzerland.(World Cup Geneva)
September 1, 2006... The Tea & Coffee Trade Journal is bringing its latest European exhibition and symposium--Tea & Coffee World Cup to Geneva, Switzerland June 3-5, 2007, at the Geneva Palexpo. The three-day Tea & Coffee World Cup will be appealing to an...

International bar/cafe: making it in Barcelona: with the many successful companies that specialize in espresso and outline the great city of Barcelona, Spain, it is no wonder that this will continue to be the place to enjoy that great beverage.(Cafe Society)
September 1, 2006... BARCELONA HAS GAINED AN IMPORTANT POSITION among 'coffee' cities, and it is in fact a coffee capital. Starting with the basics of green coffee, onto roasting, then to manufacturers of roasting plant machinery, and then to coffee bar and shop...

The water we drink: a critical component of beverages: Neal Robinson of BUNN reveals the importance of quality water in developing a great tasting cup of coffee or tea.(cup Service)
September 1, 2006... WHEN WE THINK ABOUT A CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA, we don't normally think about water. Instead, we equate the flavor of the beverage to the variety of coffee or tea, the producing country, or the roaster. We might also consider how the beverage is...

Gold Peak revives the iced-tea classics.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2006... It's the taste of home-styled iced tea and the sunny afternoons, bottled up in a stylish 16.9-oz. glass bottle. The product's packaging itself says so, with the lakeside scene featured on the label, which reminds you of the simple goodness of...

Roasting and connoisseur brewing flick.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2006... Although it is not the latest blockbuster filled with the Hollywood stars and glamour, JavaMan's recent educational DVD entitled, Wake Up Everybody! The Science of Roasting & Brewing Coffee at Home, sure has potential. The video program...

T42 introduced new 4-Pack carriers.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2006... Although it looks like a complicated algebra equation, the T42 4-Pack is actually Teacrest Corporation's latest beverage lineup. "As a small tea company, we have to remain competitive and responsive," said Maurice Hakim, president of Teacrest....

Nuova Simonelli doubles their take.(Product Showcase)
September 1, 2006... With their latest espresso units--the Aurelia and Microbar, Nuova Simonelli continues its leadership in the market of espresso coffee machines market. Due to the company's focus on maintaining tradition and high technology, as well as producing...

Ditting opens Michigan office.(Ditting USA)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Ditting USA has opened a new satellite office based in Michigan. William and Nancy Wideman will be expanding the U.S. service market for Ditting coffee grinders by providing local service and reconditioning as well as faster shipments of spare...

Coffee Fest Vegas review.(Trade News)
September 1, 2006... Coffee Fest Las Vegas 2006, held June 9-11, 2006, showcased 255 service and supply booths and more than 80 educational programs. In addition, several winners were crowned in competitions including the Millrock Latte Art Competition and the Best...

Insulair announces agreement with Georgia-Pacific.(Trade News)
September 1, 2006... Insulair Inc., maker of the triple-wall insulated paper cup has reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fort James Operating Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific Corp. Under this agreement, Georgia-Pacific will integrate...

Hostelcom comes to Barcelona.(International Restaurant, Hotel and Community Equipment Exhibition)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Now in its 25th year, Hostelco, the International Restaurant, Hotel and Community Equipment Exhibition is a leading event in Spain and in the hotel, catering, and community sector. At its upcoming show, which will be held October from 21-25, at...

Tata Coffee buys Eight O'Clock Coffee.(Trade News)
September 1, 2006... Tata Coffee Ltd., (India) has agreed to acquire the U.S.-based Eight O'Clock Coffee Company from Gryphon Investors for $220 million. Tata Coffee, India's largest coffee plantation company, said the acquisition would be financed by a...

Batdorf & Bronson celebrates 25 years.(Trade News)
September 1, 2006... Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters of Olympia, Washington and Atlanta, Georgia will celebrate the company's 20th anniversary with product innovations, a new retail location and continued leadership in sustainable business practices. Batdorf &...

Ottens merges with MK Flavors.(Trade News)(Company overview)
September 1, 2006... Ottens Flavors, an international flavor supplier, has merged with MK Flavors & Co. Mexico. The Mexican operation will now bear the name MK Ottens Flavors. The merger will enable Ottens to extend its market presence into Central and South...

Miko acquires Hamburg-based Leo Coffee.(Trade News)
September 1, 2006... Coffee roaster, Miko, has purchased a 49 share in coffee service company Leo Coffee GmbH of Hamburg (Germany). The remaining 51% of the shares are covered by a strict call contract which guarantees that Miko can acquire the remaining 51%,...

Nestle to build factory in Indiana.(Nestle USA Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Nestle USA has selected a 190-acre site in Anderson, Indiana, to build a $359 million factory and distribution center. The 880,000-sq. ft. facility will produce Nestle's Nesquik and CoffeeMate products. Construction will begin later this year,...

Farmer Bros. taps Laverty.(People News)
September 1, 2006... Farmer Brothers Co. named Roger Laverty as president and c.o.o. From 2003-2005, Laverty served as president and c.e.o, of the specialty coffee retailer, Diedrich Coffee. He also served 19 years in executive positions with Smart & Final, a Los...

Rancilio North America hires marketing manager.(People News)
September 1, 2006... Rancilio North America has named Christal Mouery the company's marketing manager. She will be responsible for all marketing initiatives for the North American market. Mouery will be working in tandem with Rancilio's home-office marketing team...

Rovema names Bibens.(Rovema Packaging Machines Inc. appoints Paul Bibens)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Lawrenceville, Georgina-based Rovema Packaging Machines, a company intended for packaging technology, has hired Paul Bibens as supervisor for spare parts and conversions. With several years of experience in the packaging Industry, Bibens...

Ted Lingle joins CQI.(People News)
September 1, 2006... Effective August 1, Ted Lingle, current executive director of the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) will begin his new role as executive director of the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), replacing Margaret Swallow, who is retiring...

Jean-Marie Peigna, May 8, 2005, age 50.(Obituary)
September 1, 2006... We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of renowned painter Jean-Marie Peigna on May 8, 2005 at age 50 in Bayonne, France, which was his place of birth. The painter died of acute leukemia after 26 months of fighting the disease. An...

Medium speed packaging machine for tea.(Equipment & Packaging News)
September 1, 2006... The IMA Group, designer and manufacturer of packaging machinery for both pharmaceutical products and tea in filter bags, has introduced the C27 packaging machine for tea in ecological filter bags. The C27 comes in response to the producers and...

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters unveil break-through cup.(Equipment & Packaging News)
September 1, 2006... Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and International Paper states they have launched the only all-natural paper hot beverage cup available in consumer outlets nationwide. In a conventional cup, the inner surface is lined with a petroleum-based...

Key Technology opens office in Shanghai.(Equipment & Packaging News)
September 1, 2006... Key Technology, designer and manufacturer of process automation systems, integrated electro-optical inspection and sorting systems, and processing systems announced that it has established a foreign-invested commercial enterprise (FICE) in...

MPE introduces the "Real Time" automatic Density Control.(Equipment & Packaging News)
September 1, 2006... Modern Process Equipment Corp., a manufacturer of coffee grinding equipment, recently introduced the Reliadens "Real Time" Density Control System. With this system, coffee samples are drawn automatically from the process stream, instantly...