Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from January 2002

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from January 2002

Coffee cart convalescence. (Editor's Note).
January 1, 2002... Coffee carts have all kinds of applications: they are used in high schools to teach hands-on business skills; they are used in major retail and grocery stores as a service to customers and to keep them in the aisles longer; they are used in...

Seattle's Best plans expansion. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Seattle-based Seattle's Best Coffee,[R] LLC, a subsidiary of AFC Enterprises, Inc., has reached an agreement with RTG Business Enterprises, LP, to develop 16 new cafes in Austin and Waco, Texas, by 2006. The plan is to develop 13 cafes in the...

Van Houtte acquires Coffee Brew. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Van Houtte Inc., Montreal, has announced the acquisition of Coffee Brew Services, Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, a leading office coffee operator. Coffee Brew Services was founded more than 20 years ago by Danny Leach and has $4 million in revenue...

Bridge Industries forms new company. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Bridge Specialty Carts, Seattle, has launched a new division operating directly under the parent company, Bridge Industries. The new company, Drive Thru Solutions, will focus specifically on turnkey drive-through structures. The overall goal of...

Starbucks announces new buying guidelines. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Company announces new coffee-purchasing guidelines developed in partnership with The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business, a division of Conservation International. The guidelines are intended to...

Briazz enters Starbucks headquarters. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Briazz, Inc., Seattle, announces the opening of its newest cafe in the Starbucks Support Center in Starbucks' Seattle headquarters. The cafe services more than 2,000 Starbucks employees. "We're pleased to offer Starbucks partners our...

Monin endorses coffee harmony. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Monin Inc., Clearwater, Fla., has introduced the "Zen of Coffee," a guide to achieving balance and truth in the world of flavored specialty coffees. "This program demonstrates the respect we have for the coffee growers, roasters and...

Industry vocies.
January 1, 2002... Q: What should retailers look out for when considering the purchase of an espresso machine? Commercial espresso brewing equipment costs several thousand dollars, so like any major purchase, it is wise to do your homework. The more educated...

Free cakes and publicity. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... My Grandma's of New England, bakers of a variety of high-quality coffeecakes, announces a Grand Opening Program for new specialty coffee retailers. By contacting My Grandma's (617) 364-9900 at least one month prior to opening, new entrepreneurs...

Coffee Fest Seattle numbers up. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Attendance at this year's Coffee Fest Seattle on Oct. 26-28, 2001, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center was up 40 percent over 2000. Exhibitor participation was up 21 percent. More than 3,500 coffee shop retailers, restaurateurs,...

JBR's Source Aid helps farmers, communities. (Brew News).
January 1, 2002... Family-owned JBR Gourmet Foods, Inc., has been practicing responsible coffee buying since before it became a popular public relations practice. In 1992, the San Leandro, Calif.-based company established Source Aid, a program initiated by JBR's...

Going with the flow: Developments on the Syrup Front. (Cover Story).
January 1, 2002... The evolution of an industry entails a rhythm, and the syrup industry, after having undergone several phases of rapid expansion, may be stopping to catch its breath, reassess its present status and possibly explore new directions. This new...

Putting the bite back into baked goods: Tired of run-of-the-mill muffins? Check out these eyepoppers for the pastry case.
January 1, 2002... In the quest to boost profit margins, consider adding interesting bakery items to make your store a unique destination point rather than a ho-hum bagel stop. Several manufacturers supply a selection of unusual items-from gourmet sandwich...

The ABCs of the ADA. (Special Report).
January 1, 2002... No coffeehouse retailer can afford not to understand the Americans With Disabilities Act, but wading through all the rules can be daunting. Specialty Coffee Retailer presents a primer. For many, the chance to open a brand new coffeehouse in...

What a spread!: The latest spreadable fruits, nut butters, jams and honeys make cream cheese look like yesterday's shmear.
January 1, 2002... A stroll down the condiment aisle of most grocery stores confirms what any specialty food market analyst worth her balsamic fig spread knows: the days when peanut butter and jelly ruled the land of "spreadables" are-if not over--certainly...

Big business with fresh-baked bagels: Uncommon Grounds in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., finds common ground with its bagel-and coffee-loving patrons. (Coffeehouse Profile).
January 1, 2002... Not coffee but another specialty beverage, bottled mineral water, first helped make the small upstate New York city of Saratoga Springs famous-along with the country's oldest active thoroughbred racetrack, established in 1864. Today the area...

Save money, supplies. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... The Squeeze Bee is a unique multipurpose dispenser for syrups, honey, salad dressing and many other difficult-to-dispense food products. The unique dispenser does not drip, making it ideal for honey and syrups. If desired, it can measure a...

Custom Brazilian jazz CDs. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Malandro Records presents Brazilian Blend, a 17-track CD of sultry, sophisticated swinging Brazilian jazz, that can be customized with your company name and logo--to resell or give as corporate gifts. Create the perfect atmosphere in your cafe...

Cookies for breakfast! (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Baker's Breakfast Cookie produces an all-natural, preservative-free cookie. The Baker's Breakfast Cookie is an excellent source of nutrition that tastes great. Baker's Breakfast Cookie bakes and ships fresh daily all over the United States. The...

What's a Bruffle? (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Bruffles are a rich, darkly delectable cross between all-American BRownies and European-style trUFFLES. Created by Laura and Roger Beal of Blue Ridge Bakery LLC, Bruffles are baked to order, using only the freshest premium ingredients. There...

New releases from North Star. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... North Star Music announces the arrival of a handful of excellent recordings in the style of one of the country's most successful independent boutique labels. New releases include "Sweet Melody," 14 classic performances of Rosemary Clooney,...

Displaying the goods. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... BestBins Corporation, developer of "Next Generation" gravity bulk bins, introduces unique, environmentally friendly polycarbonate gravity bins. The bins were specifically designed to answer customers' needs and concerns about operating costs,...

Yohay offers "Golden Profit Opportunity". (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Yohay has teamed with Torani and Fairwinds Gourmet Coffee to offer a festive Gift Tin. The tin is designed to transform your customers' coffee break into a perfect cafe experience. Reader Service No. 138

Three new flavors from Neighbors. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Neighbors Coffee introduces three new flavors to its Instant Cappuccino line: Caramelicious, a rich blend of creamy caramel; English Toffee, the sweet yet subtle taste of toffee; and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, a smooth white chocolate with...

Torani winter flavors. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Torani has announced the introduction of new Ginger Spice syrup and Pomegranate syrup. Ginger Spice syrup is the essential ingredient in festive Gingerbread Lattes and other original drink recipes. It highlights the exotic aroma of Indian...

Cranberry confections now for gifts. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Cape Cod Provisions LLC introduces gift-packaged versions of its chocolate and yogurt-covered cranberries. The everyday tan and holiday green boxes are wave-textured, resulting in an interesting, upscale look and feel. The 5-ounce boxes of Milk...

Send Perfect Espresso home. (New Products).
January 1, 2002... Tazzina pods from Pacific Espresso allow customers to produce the perfect espresso, cappuccino or latte at home. Pods make espresso easy to make, as they significantly reduce the number possible mistakes the user can make. Tazzina pods are...

Keeping code: A visit from health department officials and other licensing agencies doesn't have to be a bad experience if you view inspections as another measure to protect your consuming public. (Regional Update).
January 1, 2002... Every morning baristas in coffeehouses around the country test the grind and pressure of the espresso machine, watching for the proper crema and length of shots. It's a precautionary step that baristas are accustomed to taking to ensure that...