Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from March 2000

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from March 2000

Barnie's Founder Sells Interest in Company.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Barnie Philip Jones, founder and chairman of Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company, Orlando, Fla., recently sold his shares in the company to pursue new interests. In 1980, Jones opened the first Barnie's Coffee & Tea store in Winter Park, Fla....

Seattle's Best Adds 40 Korean Cafes.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Seattle-based Seattle's Coffee Company recently signed a deal with Cho's Brothers Food Corporation to bring 40 Seattle's Best Coffee cafes to Korea by December 2004. "The Korean development agreement strengthens our Asian presence, with...

Coffee Beanery Revamps Store Design.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... The Coffee Beanery, Flushing, Mich., a franchised coffee chain with 190 units in 32 states and an international franchise in Guam, unveiled its newest look at the recent opening of its 2,000-square-foot store in Little Rock, Ark. ...

What's Good for the Environment is Good for Business.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Green Mountain Coffee, Waterbury, Vt., a company that supports organic and bird-friendly coffee-growing methods, and has extensive recycling programs at all of its own facilities, recently added an energy-efficient, waste-reducing cogeneration...

Internet Coffee for a Cause.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... One hundred percent of net profits from the sale of Pura Vida Coffee--only available by phone or at www.puravidacoffee.com--directly support two mission projects in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. One helps bring food and basic necessities...

Instant Online Tea Sourcing.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Commodities Online, LLC, a new Internet company, recently launched www.tea-trader.com. According to Seattle-based Commodities Online, the goal of Tea-trader.com is to allow smaller and less-known tea growers to market their goods...

Industry voices.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... BRAD SMITH, ESPRESSO SPECIALIST Distant Lands Coffee Roaster Tyler, Texas What was your first job in the coffee industry? Having been a restaurant manager and amateur coffee enthusiast, my first job in the coffee...

WEB SITES Hype or Must-Have?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Launching a Web site means getting plugged into an exciting new way to do business. It can also mean getting nowhere fast--and paying for the privilege--if not done right. Going online, marketing a Web site, and then processing the...

DRINK to your health.
March 1, 2000... As consumers become more educated about the health benefits of specialty drinks, they expect more from the places that sell them. Smoothies are living up to expectations. A few years ago, smoothies were virtually unknown outside of certain...

Keep Hot Food Hot.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Carlisle food Service Products' new Cateraide Insulated Soup & Chili Servers keep hot foods hot. The servers' Nylex latches eliminate sharp edges and won't rust, bend or dent. Thicker lids ensure top temperature retention. The servers are made...

Deliver Your Message on a Platter.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Because the average restaurant client looks at his plate 47 times a meal, the Chinet Company wants to help retailers make each glance memorable with customized tableware and packaging. The Chinet Company's custom-print program includes a full...

New Countertop Brushes.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Carlisle Foodservice Products introduces its Sparta Countertop Brushes, made for cleaning the counters of any type of foodservice operation. Brushes are available in traditional and Old-World styles. The Traditional comes with a heavy-duty foam...

POS Keyboard.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Cherry Electrical Products introduces its new G80-8113 full-sized (18.5 inches x 8.7 inches) keyboard, which integrates both a magnetic strip reader and a touch pad (with two mouse buttons) directly into the keyboard. The keyboard is ideal for...

Flavored Coffee just Got Easier.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... Caffe Flori, R. Torre & Company's (manufactures of Torani Syrups) latest product, allows retailers to serve customers their favorite flavored coffe--fresh and on demand, Caffe Fiori is a blend of all-natural flavorings, including brown rice...

Nesting Displays for Any Need.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... JustPedestals, Inc. introducts new Nesting Display Sets. Sturdy, yet easy to handle, the nesting tables come in a variety of sizes, finishes and colors. Most sets are circular, but some can be ordered in a hexagon shape for added interest. The...

Securing the Shop From the Inside Out.
March 1, 2000... In the January issue of Specialty Coffee Retailer, retailers shared how they are combating external burglary and robbery. along with internal employee theft an customer shoplifting. This month, five more retailers share how they are fighting...