Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from June 2005

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from June 2005

Fat of the future.(Editor's Note)
June 1, 2005... A couple weeks ago, I bought a bag of potato chips that proudly proclaimed "Trans Fat Free!" on the label. This reminded me of the smoothie story we ran last year, in which Lynn Merriam of Java Frost predicted, "Trans fat-free is going to be...

Educated franchising.(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... Success and expansion are two common goals that Beaner's Gourmet Coffee has worked toward. Beaner's has reached both. The Lansing, Mich.-based coffeehouse franchise has announced that a minimum of 16 new franchise signings are expected before...

The coffee buzz at Ben & Jerry's.(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... I scream, you scream... well, we all know how that goes, and now Ben et Jerry's is ice cream-ing for fair trade. The company's new coffee ice cream line is rallying in support of positive social and environmental change through its Fair Trade...

In Vegas for tea.(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... The Las Vegas Hilton hosted the World Tea Expo, formerly known as the Take Me 2 Tea Expo, this past March. This marked the third year of the growing expo and it was an international success. More than 2,600 attendees and 187 exhibitors gathered...

Spreading its wings.(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... After a 13-year run Dutch Bros. Coffee is starting a national franchise campaign. April 2005 proved to be a busy and profitable year for Dutch Bros. Store No. 65 opened at the end of April and the company headed to Seattle to seal the deal on...

And the winner is ...(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... The 6th Annual World Barista Championship has come to a conclusion, naming Dane Troels Overdal Poulsen from Copenhagen. Denmark the world's top barista, Poulsen was in competition against representatives from 35 other countries during the...

Moving up and on.(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... Fonte Coffee Roaster, Seattle, has contracted to provide coffee to luxury hotels and restaurants. The luxury properties that have signed with Fonte include the Sea Island Resort, in Georgia, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, in Hawaii, the...

Wine on the menu.(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... The 26-year-old PJ's Coffee is expanding its coffee concept and moving into new areas. Building on its already popular coffee from New Orleans, PJ's will be introducing 11 new PJ's Coffee & Wine Bars in the metropolitan area of Atlanta. PJ's is...

It's that time again.(Brew News)
June 1, 2005... The second Saturday in May marked the celebration of World Fair Trade Day 2005. The International Fair Trade Association endorsed the event and announced that this year's theme was going to be "Fair Trade Is Peace." The day is marked for...

Frozen assets: frozen drink recipes to heat up summer sales.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2005... Smoothies and blended iced coffee drinks are not just for hot weather anymore. Any time of the year, customers request smoothies for breakfast or coffee-flavored frozen drinks for an afternoon treat. And it's not just coffee-based drinks for...

State of the industry 2005.
June 1, 2005... While some may take exception, it can be pretty fairly stated that there has never been a better time to be a specialty coffee retailer, whether you are thinking of opening your first store, or about to open your one-hundredth or even your...

Getting a flavor for the market.
June 1, 2005... Twenty years ago, when specialty coffee shops were new to the United States, retailers could generate excitement with each flavor they introduced. But today, when retailers routinely carry dozens of flavors and consumers are increasingly...

Streamlining profits.
June 1, 2005... Having trouble keeping track of inventory? Wishing you knew which hours were the most profitable? Looking for an easier way to streamline complicated orders? Enter point-of-sale systems. These computer-enhanced software systems are making life...

There's no better biscotti.
June 1, 2005... 1. Biscotti #4 has introduced two new flavors to its line of scrumptious treats. Building on its basic soft biscotti, made with only fresh, real ingredients, Biscotti #4 has developed new, tasty combinations with strawberries and...

A chocolate movement.
June 1, 2005... 2. Chocolate really can become more popular than it already is, and Torani has developed its own European Drinking Chocolate to help retailers enjoy the new trend's profits. Torani has teamed up with Schokinag to produce one of the richest...

Keeping it cool.
June 1, 2005... 3. iSi North America, Inc., has introduced it new portable iSi Thermo Whip. The Thermo Whip is a completely portable, hand-held food whipper. It is versatile, for both hot and cold preparations, and does not need any outside warming or...

Powder it and rub it the tasty way.
June 1, 2005... 4. Retailers can now offer their customers a taste of gourmet flavorings at home. My Cafe Creations is introducing eight flavored powders in 4-ounce tins that customers can use to add a jolt of flavor to their favorite coffee, tea or even...

Going gourmet.
June 1, 2005... 5. Figueroa Brothers has introduced a new syrup company to the industry coiled Artista[R] Gourmet. Artista has joined the syrup industry with a Large line of gourmet products. It offers gourmet syrups, tea concentrates, gourmet sauces,...

Grown to be great.
June 1, 2005... 6. Coffee Masters, Inc., has searched for a new coffee with unique qualities to offer customers and it found the farm of "Gatare" in Rwanda, Africa. The coffee is grown at altitudes ranging from 1,700 to 2,000 meters. The coffee presents...

Old mesh no more.
June 1, 2005... 7. As an innovative developer of the nylon mesh Tea Pouch[TM], Mighty Leaf Tea Company recognized the need for an environmentally conscious tea bag and designed the biodegradable whole-leaf tea pouch. The new biodegradable tea pouch is a...

Melt-in-your-mouth mocha.
June 1, 2005... 8. Nothing will go better with your drinks and treats than Costellini's gourmet sauces and powders. Costellini's offers two delicious, premium powders in white and chocolate cocoa, which are also available in sugar-free versions. The...

Roasting just right.
June 1, 2005... 9. Delaware City Coffee Co., the U.S. distributor of Coffee-Tech Coffee Roaster of Israel, has added a new roaster to its previous line. The Torrefattore Supremo electric-fired drum coffee roaster is the newest in Delaware's line of small...

On the rocks, or smooth-ie?
June 1, 2005... 10. Capriccio[R] has a tasty new Liquid beverage mix available. The Mojito Libre[TM] will give a minty-lime kick to any beverage. Capriccio recommends serving it on the rocks or using it in a smoothie for a new twist. Mojito Libre is made...

Grind your way to clean.
June 1, 2005... 11. Have you ever looked for a really great, easy way to clean your grinders? Your search is over with Urnex[R] Brand's newest product called Grindz[TM]. The product is shaped Like a coffee bean and quickly and easily removes coffee oils,...

State of retail.(Regional Update)
June 1, 2005... As the popularity of specialty coffee continues to grow, independents with hot locations and solid marketing strategies are seeing their businesses prosper. But there may be some bumps along the road in the near future. Rising coffee bean...

Marketplace.(Directory)
June 1, 2005... BAKED GOODS Arezzo Biscotti Co. (800) 545-7720 www.arezzobiscotti.com Be-Bop Biscotti (888) 545-7487 www.be-bop.net Caffe D'Amore (800) 999-0171 www.caffedamore.com InstantWhip Foods (800)...