Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from June 1999

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from June 1999

McLattes in London, Frappes in Wal-Mart.
June 1, 1999... Putting together a timeline for the "State-of-the-Industry Report," starting on p. 20. was a real eye-opener. Each headline tops the next: Tully's acquires Spinelli Coffee Co., Colombian earthquake kills 1,000. Diedrich Coffee acquires Coffee...

Marketing Outside the Box.
June 1, 1999... How did David Stahl, co-owner of Pangaea Coffeehouse, Palm Desert, Calif., manage to get his local NBC TV affiliate (KMIR) to broadcast live at his coffeehouse once a month? Simple, he just asked. "KMIR was actually opening a new morning...

Gabriello Wins Barista Cup.
June 1, 1999... Espresso savvy and customer service propelled Max Gabriello to victory in the annual Torani Barista Cup Competition held during the Specialty Coffee Association of America's convention in Philadelphia this past May. Developed five years ago,...

Peabodys Coffee Breaks Into San Diego Market.(ST)
June 1, 1999... Peabodys Coffee, a Nevada Corporation, chaired by Barry Gibbons, the former chairman/CEO of Burger King Corp., has completed its acquisition of the Northern Lights Coffee Co., bringing its number of locations to 27. The acquisition price, a...

Making the Jump to Multiple Stores, Part III.
June 1, 1999... Kent Holloway is the founder of two coffee roasting/retailing companies. His most recent is Fox Hollow Roasting Co. located on Fox Island, Wash. He also lectures nationally for the Coffee Fest trade shows and provides consulting services to...

Setting the Coffee Table.
June 1, 1999... Bold new disposable paper cups, lids, sleeves, plates and platters dress up the coffee-drinking experience, Coffee cups. cup carriers and wraps, plates and other disposable products are expected to perform on many levels today. In the early...

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT 1999 ... and what's in store for the year ahead.
June 1, 1999... Pick up a trade publication in virtually any industry, flip through it, and nine times out of 10 you'll find a news bit or article on industry consolidation. No surprise there--it's business evolution, right? But when the gods of mergers and...

Sweetening home Sales 0f Syrups.
June 1, 1999... Don't underestimate the sale of bottled syrups for your customers' use at home. Picture this: A long-time customer visits her favorite coffeehouse. She tells the owner she's hosting a large dinner party and would like to purchase a bottle...

The State of Coffee Retailing Report.
June 1, 1999... Ten retailers discuss the state of the coffee retail market from the front lines. In talking with retailers across North America for this year's look at the state of coffee retail, a picture of healthy growth and general optimism emerges....

Colorful Magnetic Towel & Note Holder.
June 1, 1999... A charming gift idea for holding towels, aprons, notes, letters and more. The [Woodspring.sup.TM] Magnetic Holder is constructed of all wood components and meticulously hand printed. The powerful magnetic hack grips surfaces such as ovens and...

One-of-a-Kind Gifts.
June 1, 1999... Cleverly package sweet and savory mixes in wine and beer bottles. Wine bottles--Port Brownies, Liqueur Brownies, Angel Tea Cookies, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Sundried Tomato Bread. Beer bottles--Beer Bread, Beer Pancake, Jalapeno Cornbread.

Bonne Maman Mini Preserves 1-OZ. Jar.
June 1, 1999... Treat your customers to what a preserve can be at its best! Bonne Maman is favored in over 60 countries around the world and is ready available to complement coffee service as an individual 1-oz. glass portion. A 75-piece counter display is...

Irreistible Muffins!
June 1, 1999... Mouthwatering Muffins in irresistible flavors, including Blueberries N Cream and Red Raspberry! Count on the Panty Shelf Company to bring you the finest scratch quality muffin mixes. Directions for both traditional and fat free muffins,...

The Bean Team(R).
June 1, 1999... Cute, cuddly bean bag caricatures named after speciality coffee drinks that look and can smell like coffee with flexible arms and legs!

Honey Complements.
June 1, 1999... The Honey Bee Company presents its premier line of gourmet-flavored and fruited honeys, honey straws and biscuit mixes--delectable and elegant, beautiful and delicious. Call for a catalog today. Kosher certified.

Blitz Power Mints.
June 1, 1999... Blitz Power Mints is a sugar-free high-intensity breath mint available in 11 different flavors, including Cappuccino and Espresso. Blitz is the fastest-growing breath freshener brand in the country with a 407% increase in sales over the last...

The Bagel [Solution.sup.TM].
June 1, 1999... Just add bagels, spread, and coffee or tea. We do the rest! The Bagel [Solution.sup.TM] includes a Swedish bagel knife, Swedish cutting board and the American Bagel [Saddle.sup.TM] Makes bagel cutting quick, sate, and down-the-middle. Retail:...

Trend Watch.
June 1, 1999... From the aisles of gift and gourmet trade shows, here are a few trends to keep an eye on in the coming third and fourth quarters. Greeting Cards More and more cafes are carrying greeting cards. It makes sense, too. Customers sipping a...

New All-Natural Syrups.
June 1, 1999... In response to increasing consumer demand for a broader selection of all-natural products, Da Vinci Gourmet formulated a 100% all-natural syrup line using only pure fruit concentrates and no preservatives or added colors. The new all-natural...

Coffee + Sweets = Smiling Customers.
June 1, 1999... In 1989, Immaculate Consumption started as a funky cafe and roastery in Columbia, S.C. As the retail and roasting business grew, owners Caroline and Scott Blackwell began experimenting with a variety of cookies, cakes, brownies and biscotti to...

Coffee-Infused Desserts.
June 1, 1999... Capitalizing on the popular taste of coffee. Heidi's Gourmet Desserts introduces a line of desserts infused with Seattle's Best Coffee. The new collection features Espresso Chocolate Cheesecake laden with dark Colombian coffee; Kona Macadamia...

Sugar-Free Caramel, Chocolate Syrups.
June 1, 1999... Cafe customers can now get Torani Chocolate and Caramel syrups without the sugar or the fat. The two new sugar-free syrups are sweetened with Nutrasweet and certified kosher. In addition to Chocolate and Caramel flavors, Torani offers seven...

Granola on the Go.
June 1, 1999... Reward Specialty Food Company's 3-oz. Granola-on-the-Go standup pouches are a convenient breakfast or snack item for customers Five blends cover a wide range of flavors: Moonkist Maple Magic, Jammin Jubilee (low fat), Wild Sunburst Crunch,...

Da Vinci Introduces New Confections Line.
June 1, 1999... In response to sales of panned chocolates, Da Vinci Gourmet has developed several new confection flavors, including: * Dark, Milk. White or Marbled Chocolate Espresso Beans * White Chocolate Lattes * Mint Chocolate Cookie Bits ...

English Shortbread Made in America.
June 1, 1999... Cleveland-based Crookes & Hanson. a brand new shortbread company. has its bakers in a row and prepared for a gentlemen's battle over the best shortbread cookie. Crookes & Hanson shortbread is made with 35% butter and available in four flavors:...

Lemon Shortbread With Zing.
June 1, 1999... Light and lemony shortbread cookies from Pamela's Products are wheat- and gluten-free. The boxed shortbread is just one product in Pamela's Products' full line of wheat- and gluten-free line cookies, biscotti and baking mixes.

Instant Cappuccino.
June 1, 1999... Chicago Coffee Roastery adds Cafe Classico individually packaged instant cappuccino mixes to its line of coffee products. Mixes are available in four flavors: Caffe, Hazelnut. Vanilla and Caramel and can be ordered in cartons of 24 packages of...

Titanic Coffee and Novelty Gift Sets.
June 1, 1999... The Di Frances Company presents Titanic coffee, a full-bodied coffee that is micro-roasted and packed in pressure-relief pouches. The new novelty coffee line includes Titanic whole bean coffee, mugs, posters, postcards, point of purchase...

Organic Sugar and Jams.
June 1, 1999... Bella Vista Farm prides itself on organically grown gourmet products, including unrefined cane sugar, jams and popcorn. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of each of these organic products benefits American Farmland Trust, a national....

Premium Biscotti.
June 1, 1999... Montione's Biscotti is made from an original handmade Italian family recipe. The East Coast baking company uses premium ingredients. which results in an easy-to-bite texture that stays dry and crunchy when dipped in coffee.

The Candle Cozy.
June 1, 1999... The newest wave to keep your tea and coffee warm. The Candle Cozy' uses tea light candles to naturally heat beverages. The Candle Cozy, a European tradition, is available in matching, colorful Teapot & Warmer Sets and Mug & Warmer Sets.

Offer Customers Cannoli.
June 1, 1999... LaRosa's Famous Cannoli offers retailers an authentic Cannoli Shell ready for filling. For chocolate lovers. LaRosa's offers chocolate covered shells. The shells allow you to control the number of shells filled each day, eliminating unnecessary...

Organic Gunpowder Green Tea.
June 1, 1999... Choice Organic Tea introduces certified organic Gunpowder Green Tea, available in loose-leaf canisters and 2-lb. bulk packaging. The Gunpowder Green Tea is actually a "pinhead" gunpowder from Jiangxi Province in China. Watch the tightly rolled...

Espresso Dessert Topping.
June 1, 1999... Chocoholics Divine Desserts introduces the ultimate coffee lover's dream: Espresso Bean Chocolate Dessert Topping. The 1l-oz. fat-free topping wholesales for $2.70 and retails for $5.50. The kosher-certified topping is also available in bulk.

New Higgins & Burke Gourmet Products.
June 1, 1999... Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee Inc. has expanded its Specialty Brands Division to include Higgins & Burke branded products. The expanded lineup of gourmet products has grown to include 87 varieties of gourmet coffees, teas, cocoas and...

Eye-Catching Planters.
June 1, 1999... Hand-painted Window Sillies window sill planters are a perfect gift idea for summer. The planters, produced by Tucker Design. Ltd., won Accessories Merchandising magazine's top 100 products award last year and are part of a full line of gift...

Themad Snacks.
June 1, 1999... Snack Works recently completed its initial roll-out of 22 themed snacks for gift baskets and other retail merchandising. The collection includes such themes as "Welcome Home," "Beach Treats" and Thanks for Your Business." Packages ship 12 to a...

Coffee Break Toasts.
June 1, 1999... B&G Foods introduces Coffee [Break.sup.TM] Toasts... light, crisp, delicately flavored toasts baked to an exquisite crunch. Available in French Vanilla, Cinnamon and Blueberry. They are the ideal accompaniment to coffee or tea any time of day....

Coffee Cookbooks and Calendars.
June 1, 1999... Move into the millennium with this award-winning calendar and cookbook. Available in English or Spanish. 120+ recipes with coffee and tea. Lovely watercolor prints. 16 detachable gift cards--international dates. The perfect customer or retail...

Gourmet Dessert Mixes.
June 1, 1999... Alicia's is a new line of gourmet dessert mixes with both the cake and sauce mix packed together. All you do is add simple ingredients, such as butter, milk and eggs. There is no need for a fancy kitchen either, just a microwave and toaster...

Lite Cookies.
June 1, 1999... Winner of the American Taste, Quality Hero and Superior Product Awards. Joseph's Lite Cookies are sugar-free, kosher, have no salt, no eggs, no cholestrol, less calories and 16 delicious flavors. Also sugar-tree/tat-free desserts and candies.

Sturdy New Biscotti Packaging.
June 1, 1999... Bernadette's Biscotti announces new packaging for their traditional, twice-baked biscotti. This new, sturdy 10 oz. retail display box provides great value, and is available in 8 great flavors. In addition to bulk cases and retail packaging, a...

Unique Walnut Cookies.
June 1, 1999... Golden Walnut, a leader in gourmet confections, is introducing a new flavor of its famous PATENTED 3-dimensional walnut-shaped cookie. "G.W. Squirrel" will introduce "Razzlenuts", a chocolate raspberry filled cookie in a jar program to the...

Coffee and Tea Accessories.
June 1, 1999... From French coffee presses and thumb-release carafes to tampers, scoops and thermometers, Progressive International has the perfect accessories to complement your coffee and tea business. Get the basics your customers need plus unique exclusive...

Music From the Coffee Lands.
June 1, 1999... Music from the Coffee Lands and Putumayo's 38 collections from around the world feature great music to play and sell. Call to receive a free CD and more information about our no risk trial offer.

Tea With Friends.
June 1, 1999... E. Knight and C. Bucha. This book will provide tea novices and afficionados alike with useful suggestions on how to hold unique and interesting tea parties throughout the year. It is a book to be treasured and passed through generations. 60...

The Book of Green Tea.
June 1, 1999... Diana Rosen. Learn about the great versatility and healthful benefits of this tea of ancients. From bath salts to ice cream, this traditional Asian beverage can be used in dozens of ways to relax the mind, straighten the body, and soothe the...

Achieving Success in Specialty Coffee.
June 1, 1999... In this book, produced by Bellissimo, the most knowledgeable individuals (each of the book's 23 chapters are written by a different industry expert) in specialty coffee share their enthusiasm and expertise with established or new-to-market...

Sip Art 3, Volume 3.
June 1, 1999... The newest collection of clip art. Contains more than 100 images for your PC or Mac and includes more borders and other new graphics. Save a bundle by having these available and avoiding artist or publicist fees. 12028 $49.95

Specialty Shop Retailing.
June 1, 1999... This book covers all of the bases, including finding your niche and which products to sell, developing a realistic business plan, maintaining records, managing inventory and merchandising. Includes valuable tips on how to make the most of your...

Start Your Own Coffee & Tea Store.
June 1, 1999... This book will guide you through steps to set up this profitable business. Find the best location for your venture; create a successful coffee and tea store: set up a beverage pushcart; develop a profitable product mix; finance, license, and...

Spilling the Beans.
June 1, 1999... Thinking about starting a coffee business? This video offers a complete overview of the specialty coffee business, including factors like investment, profit potential, cost factors, location considerations and more. Video (40 min.). 12013...

The Espresso Quick Reference Guide.
June 1, 1999... Find more than 800 espresso and soda recipes, coffee history, trivia, how-to technique illustrations, a glossary of terms and trends inside this guide. It's the "bible" for every barista and espresso business owner. Over 55,000 copies sold. 312...

"Clic-Clac" Candy Tins.
June 1, 1999... ELKI's new AREKA "clic-clac," hard candy tins are a hit and perfect for the coffee industry! Simply press the top to open and squeeze the sides to close. Great impulse item for kids and adults. Available in 7 flavors including Kate' Latte'.

Lowfat Coffee Cookies.
June 1, 1999... California Fresh Baking Co. announces its new line of Sugarfree cookies, to complement its current Lowfat & Fatfree line of Gourmet baked cookies, including their lowfat Coffee cookies that packs the power of a full cup of coffee in each...

Great Gift for Tea Lovers!
June 1, 1999... English Breakfast 3-pc. tea gift set. Everything needed to brew a delicious cup of this classic tea. Full-leaf English Breakfast Tea, stainless steel tea infuser, Euro-style tea glass and English loose tea to brew 25 cups. Enhanced with gift...

The Gilway Sugar Collection.
June 1, 1999... Elegant and sophisticated, Gilway's glittering Amber Sugar Crystals and golden Demerara Cubes enhance the taste of hot drinks, especially coffee. Sweet Suits, tiny sugars shaped like Spades, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs, add fun to celebrations....

You'll Go Nuts Over Our Product Line.
June 1, 1999... Beverly Hills Nuts consists of high-quality ingredients: pecans, walnuts, almonds and cashews with a secret crunchy coating. Beverly Hills Nuts comes in five mouth-watering flavors: Traditional, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Pretzel & Nuts and Just...

Fleece [Wrap.sup.TM] Insulating French Press Cozy.
June 1, 1999... Luxuriously soft Polarfleece(R) fabric insulates your French Press pots. Air pockets on both sides of fabric trap heat and create thermal insulation. Adjustable top for plunger allows beverage to retain heat during and after brewing. Looks...

Black Magic Popcorn.
June 1, 1999... Rural Route 1 Popcorn presents the magical taste of black popcorn. Black Magic is robust, nutty tasting popcorn, packaged to catch the eye of any curious consumer. This novel item joins a team of two additional ready-to-eat snacks from Rural...

Chewy Rugelach.
June 1, 1999... Rolled dough filled with fruits, nuts and exotic spices is what Chewys Rugulach is all about. With more than 20 flavors, including Cappuccino, Cherry, Chocolate, Apple Raisin, Cinnamon Walnut, Chewys Rugulach is available in bulk, six- and...