Specialty Coffee Retailer articles from March 2002

Specialty Coffee Retailer archives from March 2002

Carding customers. (Editor's Note).
March 1, 2002... You've probably heard or read about Starbucks' new cash or "stored-value" cards, allowing customers to pick up a latte without fumbling around for dollars and coins. Customers can purchase Starbucks Cards and load them with any monetary...

Timothy's acquires mmmuffins. (Brew News).
March 1, 2002... Canadian-based Timothy's Coffees of the World Inc., announces the acquisition of the mmmuffins Canada Corporation, one of the largest privately held franchise companies in Canada. In the marketplace, mCC is represented by three separate retail...

Seattle's best to open 14 stores in Hawaii. (Brew News).
March 1, 2002... Seattle's Best Coffee, LLC, a subsidiary of AFC Enterprises, Inc., entered into a development agreement with existing franchisee GMS Corporation to develop 14 cafes in the Hawaiian Islands. GMS Corporation has already opened four cafes in...

New Micro-Roaster in Ohio. (Brew News).
March 1, 2002... The first roaster/retailer, A Coffee Affair, has opened in West Chester, Ohio. Located in the heart of the Victorian village of Olde West Chester, the new coffeehouse/roastery has tin ceilings and original oak floors. All coffee is roasted with...

P&G, TechnoServe helping smaller coffee growers. (Brew News).
March 1, 2002... Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble has entered into a long-term alliance with TechnoServe, Norwalk, Conn., an international non-profit organization helping small-scale coffee growers in Latin America (www.technoserve.org.) "We are concerned...

Tully's expands supermarket reach. (Brew News).
March 1, 2002... Seattle-based Tully's Coffee Corporation announces that Tully's coffee is now available in Albertson's grocery stores throughout Washington and Oregon. The coffee will appear on the shelves in 83 Washington stores and 54 Oregon stores. In...

Industry voices.
March 1, 2002... 1. How and why did you get involved in coffee farming? My involvement in coffee farming can be traced back to my great-grandparents, when they arrived in the San Marcos, Pirris River Valley in the 1860s. They traveled by horse and ox carts...

Kerry to buy Stearns & Lehman. (Brew News).
March 1, 2002... Ohio-based flavored syrup manufacturer Stearns &t Lehman Inc., has agreed to be acquired by Irish food company Kerry Group Plc for approximately $26 million. Stearns &t Lehman operates within a 50,000-square-foot facility in Mansfield,...

Blender splender.
March 1, 2002... These days, staying in business means serving more than just coffee drinks. But how can a specialty coffee retailer maintain integrity when adding smoothies and blended drinks? Three retailers share what works for them. If specialty coffee...

Cold tea drink trends: From traditional orange pekoe over ice with a splash of lemon, to green tea shakes and berry bubble tea, this summer's collection of cold tea drinks is bigger than ever.
March 1, 2002... It's doubtful that Englishman Richard Blechynden, purported tea plantation owner and purveyor of Ceylon and Indian teas, had any idea what he had started on a sweltering summer day in 1904. Unable to sell his hot teas at the St. Louis World's...

RX for health insurance costs: Given the rapid rise in health care costs, specialty coffee retailers need to focus more attention on rationalizing every dollar spent.
March 1, 2002... Everybody wants good health insurance. But how much of a good thing can specialty coffee retailers afford? That question has become more urgent as a sudden price increase threatens the profits of coffeehouses large and small. "Premiums are...

Perfecting a craft in Minnesota.
March 1, 2002... When Deborah and Nessim Bohbot launched Alakef Coffee Roasters more than a decade ago, they knew that sourcing quality coffee beans at a fair price and mastering their roasting techniques would be essential to their success. Their business...

Cookie Jar Cookies challenge biscotti. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Big Shoulders Baking offers Cookie Jar Cookies, a unique coffee and tea accompaniment that consists of a shortbread cookie base filled with the finest ingredients to create unmatched flavor. Seven varieties are available, including Chocolate...

Coffee Shop Manager POS software Recognized. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Coffee Shop Manager Point-of-Sale software was named Best New Product at Coffee Fest Seattle 2001. The software is a cash register replacement program that is specifically designed for coffee shops and drive-through retailers. The touch-screen...

Solo Cup shows true colors. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... The Solo Cup Company introduces its "United We Stand--USA" cup series to exemplify patriotic support of America. The series includes 12- and 16-ounce white plastic party cups and 10-, 12-, 16- and 20-ounce paper hot cups that feature a red,...

Swiss Water[R] introduces Decaf Espresso Blend. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company, Inc., introduces its own Premium Decaffeinated Espresso Blend. The overall flavor profile is mild, yet penetrating enough for any milk-based drink. The new blend is available in a lighter, 30-kg, bag...

New Beverage Service from Carlisle. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Carlisle FoodService's new Encore Collection Beverage Service has elegant styling for the finest settings. The heavy-duty, mirror-polished stainless-steel collection features traditional gooseneck-style spouts, as well as an argon-welded spout...

Burlap and Muslin bags. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Having just returned from the January 2002 gift shows, Nashville Wraps acquired a new appreciation for the use of natural muslin and burlap bags in packaging products. Nashville Wraps' Natural Muslin Et Burlap bags are available in two sizes (5...

Michaelo offers custom drive-throughs. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Michaelo Espresso, a full-service espresso equipment and machine service company has added high-quality custom drive-throughs to its line of products. The units feature: old-world joinery and methods combined with state-of-the art CNC...

Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Cookies. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Brent & Sam's Cookies, Inc., introduces a new flavor to its gourmet cookie lineup, "Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate." The Southern bakers remained true to their style of simple, home-style recipes when creating this new cookie. Like all of Brent &...

Coffee & Cream. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Welcome to a new paradise for people who love coffee and tea products. The Coffee & Cream Web site is dedicated to the creation of all-natural, healthy products that enlighten and indulge one's senses with rich aromas of fine coffee and tea...

Peach smoothies. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... Torani, the leading syrup manufacturer and industry innovator, has expanded its line of premium smoothie bases to include Frusia Peach, a rich, thick fruit puree bursting with the flavors of tree-ripened yellow peaches. New Frusia Peach...

Gourmet hot cocoa. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... CocoaPub[TM] Distributors, Inc., creator of the CUPofCOA[TM] line of gourmet hot cocoa, custom blends only the finest cocoas for an exclusive flavor profile that indulges your senses and satisfies your palate's passion for chocolate. This...

Drinks for non-coffee drinkers ... because not everyone is in the mood for coffee at the coffeehouse. (Regional Update).
March 1, 2002... Coffeehouses are in the business of selling coffee. At times, however customers may be looking for the atmosphere a coffeehouse can offer, but not the caffeine. An array of fruit beverages or teas generally appeases the thirst of these...