Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from April 2002

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from April 2002

Making it in Manhattan. (Editor's Note).
April 1, 2002... I've been getting e-mails daily from Mara Levi, co-owner of Java N Jazz in downtown Manhattan. The e-mails are written for Java N Jazz customers, letting them know about daily specials, and each one contains an attached menu for review. ...

McDonald's sells Aroma. (Brew News).
April 1, 2002... U.K.-based Caffe Nero has announced that it will buy 26 of McDonald's Aroma coffee bars in Britain, along with the Aroma brand. The deal will give Caffe Nero 107 outlets. Gaffe Nero also posted a 68-percent rise in half-year sales, which...

Coffee Company and PepsiCo, Inc. (Brew News).
April 1, 2002... The North American Coffee Partnership (NACP), a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and PepsiCo, Inc., is raking the cold coffee experience to a new level with the introduction of Starhucks DoubleShot[TM] a 6.5-ounce canned beverage....

Cosi goes public. (Brew News).
April 1, 2002... New York-based Cosi, a gourmet sandwich and coffee chain, recently announced its plans to go public in order to help fund store expansion. Analysts say the initial public offering could catch a trend toward better food in fast-food outlets. ...

Shell/Texaco researches cups. (Brew News).
April 1, 2002... Sammy Woody, supply chain manager/marketing brands and merchandising for the Shell and Texaco convenience stores, was assigned to assist the chain's coffee category manager in upgrading the Shell Jumpin' Java[R] and Texaco Latitudes[R] coffee...

The first Coffee Fest Show? (Industry Voices).
April 1, 2002... Q: When and where was the first Coffee Fest Show? At a company retreat in 1991 Alan Silverman, the owner and founder of Festivals Inc., shared with the team his newly acquired knowledge that based on per-capita consumption, Seattle was the...

World's largest cappuccino made in Italy. (Brew News).
April 1, 2002... On Jan. 29, two Italian men made the world's largest cappuccino when they broke the world record in Verona, Italy. Mr. Luca Braguti and Mr. Ettore Diana used one Michelangelo/Sorrento 3-Group Espresso machine and one Veneziano 3-Group...

A roasting primer: Before you consider roasting for your retail operation and wholesale accounts, do your homework. Roasting in-house can certainly pay off, but it takes capital and lots and lots of commitment.
April 1, 2002... To roast or not to roast? That's the question more and more retailers may be asking themselves as the taste of fresh-roasted coffee appeals to more and more coffee drinkers worldwide. Yet, while the idea of adding fresh-roasted to your...

2002 Roaster Resource Guide.
April 1, 2002... 2002 Roaster Resource Guide Looking for a new roaster or want to add another roasting partner to enhance your beverage menu? Specialty Coffee Retailer's 2002 Roaster Resource Guide is your best starting point. The Roaster Resource...

Buying green: For a new roaster, procuring green coffee beans can be intimidating, and mistakes can be costly. Roasters and green coffee suppliers share valuable tips.
April 1, 2002... Green coffee is the lifeblood of any specialty coffee roaster's operation. Understanding that is key to a roaster's success, especially when first getting started. When a specialty coffee roaster embarks upon buying green coffee the first thing...

Hosting an in-store cupping: Cupping specialty coffees for customers is one of the best educational/marketing tools a retailer can use in the shop.
April 1, 2002... In-store cuppings provide a valuable source of information for both the customers who attend the cupping and the retailer who hosts the cupping. As a result of cupping, the insights roaster/retailers can obtain (essentially the market research)...

Snack attack: Stock a mix of snacks and see small bites turn into big profits.
April 1, 2002... Snacking between meals used to be a no-no. But the modern-day diet has grown beyond three squares. In between breakfast, lunch and dinner, most Americans are now munching and crunching. For some, snacks are an essential part of a healthy...

Making the most of trade shows: There are plenty of coffee, gift and gourmet food trade shows to attend, but are they worth the time? Absolutely, but only if you work and walk them sensibly.
April 1, 2002... With so many day-to-day operational responsibilities and budgetary constraints, I don't have the time or money to attend two- and three-day trade shows." Sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. For many retailers, multiple-day getaways...

Seattle style in Wisconsin: George Krug and Sue Lobeck took their Seattle coffee experience to Wisconsin in the late 1990s and built up a major Midwest roaster/retail operation. (Coffeehouse Profile).
April 1, 2002... Usually at customer-appreciation days, the storeowner initiates the event to celebrate past sales and customer support. The first one held at Ancora Coffee Roasters, however, was orchestrated by the coffee roaster/retailer's customers in...

All bottled up: Naturally flavored micro-sodas, effervescent [H.sub.2]O, diary-based soft-drinks and "kombucha" are the latest alternative drinks to hit the spot.
April 1, 2002... Coffeehouses have become such an integral part of American culture, that in some ways, it's not about the coffee anymore, it's the coffee culture. People gather to socialize, read the paper, catch up with a friend, or simply write in their...

Mexican Spiced Cocoa. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Caffe D'Amore's new Mexican Spiced Cocoa blends cocoa with a hint of cinnamon and spice. Mexican Spiced Cocoa can be prepared hot, iced or frozen and is easy to make, just add water. Available in 3-pound bags for foodservice, 2-pound canisters...

The reversible tie. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Flax Blue brings you the perfect uniform solution. The company's ties have an unexpected twist: two ties in one. The reversible ties are 100 percent cottonand washable. You choose the fabric pattern combinations from manyavailable. Whimsical to...

Kosher Banana Bread. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Preservative-free and certified kosher, Hannah Banana Breads from the Hannah Banana Bread Company are available in several fun and traditional flavors: Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chip Caramel Walnut, Butterscotch Caramel, Peanut Butter...

Fruit in a bag. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Sensible Foods LLC has invented fresh fruit in a bag and one of the best new snack creations since potato chips. With absolutely nothing added to it, the nutritious snack is packaged in a fit-into-your-pocket-sized bag with a shelf life of two...

Torani adds flavors. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Torani has added two new flavors to its line of Sugar Free syrups. Sugar Free Coconut and Sugar Free Strawberry are made with Splenda[R] brand sweetener. The new flavors join nine other Sugar Free syrups: Almond, Black Cherry, Caramel,...

Inspirational treats. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Sweet Blessings[TM] introduces a new line of gourmet chocolate bars and coins with a secret ingredient: a touch of scripture to uplift and inspire store customers. The blessings are non-denominational and the chocolates are kosher. The...

Smoothie made simple. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Caffe D'Amore unveils its newest line of instant smoothie mix with the first available flavor: Strawberry-Banana. This new ready-to-blend creation is the latest addition to the successful line of Frappe Freeze Blended-Ice drinks. Made with...

Urnex[R] introduces new packaging. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Royal Enterprises has announced the packaging relaunch of its successful Urnex[R] Milk Frother/Steam Wand Cleaner as RINZA[TM] Milk Frother Cleaner. The RINZA brand name is designed to complement the recent repackaging of the company's...

Curtis stainless servers. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Wilbur Curtis Company introduces its new Curtis CoffeeLux[TM] and ThermoLux[TM] Servers. The stainless-steel-Lined thermal servers preserve your coffee quality for hours without adding heat. The new servers feature high-tech vacuum insulation...

Licensing opportunity from Moxie Java. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Moxie Java International now extends a unique licensing opportunity for entrepreneurs wishing to enter the specialty coffee business. By avoiding complicated and costly franchising contracts, Moxie Java's program allows prospective business...

New mugs in dark blue. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Carlisle FoodService Products' new dark blue mugs are available in 7-ounce, 7.5-ounce and 9.6-ounce sizes. They are made of stain- and chip-resistant polycarbonate, and have a matching dinnerware selection of saucers, plates, platter and bowls....

Room to roast: is there room in the industry for start-up roasters? Experienced roasters from around the United States share their thoughts on making a go of it. (Regional Update).
April 1, 2002... For much of the early 1990s, the specialty coffee roasting industry became an experimentation ground, as many people with only tangential knowledge-or no knowledge-of espresso tried to cash in on the expanding market. Those days are now over....

Sneak preview: 2002 SCAA show.
April 1, 2002... Anaheim Convention Center May 3 - 6. Anaheim, Calif. This spring, plan on coming to the industry's largest specialty coffee show. It's the Specialty Coffee Association of America's 14th annual convention and exhibition at the...