Peruvian cafeteros find that environmentally friendly farming
boosts profits: the Peruvian coffee market is gaining momentum and
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Jose Olmedo Perez Rodas, 45, has five children and has been a
struggling coffee farmer for the past 15 years. But in last five years,
he's discovered that growing certified . . .
Papua New Guinea has a Word for excellence--Sigri! Though coffee
has not been grown in Papua New Guinea for very long, the Sigri
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Coffee is a relative newcomer to Papua New Guinea. It came together
with the earliest encroachments of Europeans. Along with everything else
from the industrialized world, . . .
Yemen coffee--struggle towards authenticity.(Yemen)(Company
overview)
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These days, "Mocha" has become synonymous with the thick,
chocolate sauce used in espresso drinks. Traditionally, Mocha is coffee
from the Yemen port, Al-Makha. Suzanne J. . . .
Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
April 27-28: The Northwest Foodservice Show, Washington State
Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, Washington Tel: +1(503) 582-9482
E-mail: johns@nwfoodserviceshow.com Web: . . .
Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia--November 20-22, 2008.(World
News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
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Tea & Coffee World Cup Asia, brought to you by Tea & Coffee
Trade Journal and Tea & Coffee Asia, will be held November 20-22 at
the HITEX Convention Center in Hyderabad, . . .
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans enters agreement to be
sold.(World News: Coffee and Tea Reports from the Front Line)
U.S. -- PJ's USA, Inc. and PJ's Wholesale, Inc. entered
into an agreement with New Orleans Roast, L.L.C. and New Orleans Brew,
L.L.C. for the purchase of the assets of the PJ's Coffee of . . .
World's largest tea party.(World News: Coffee and Tea
Reports from the Front Line)(Brief article)
INDIA -- India hosted the world's largest tea party at
Indore's Nehru Stadium. Nearly 1,000 volunteers served tea to
32,681 participants. An electronic machine counted the tea drinkers, and
an . . .
Kona labeling issues.(from the Editor's Desk)
For some time now, the Kona Coffee Farmers Association has been
trying to get Kona legislation to change the labeling requirements on
Kona blends. Two bills have resurfaced at the Legislature . . .
Urnex Brands, Inc., introduces cleaning wipes.(Equipment &
Packaging News)
Urnex Brands, Inc., manufacturer of specialty cleaning products and
accessories for the coffee and espresso industry recently announced the
release of Cafe Wipz Coffee Equipment Cleaning Wipes. The . . .
Indispensable Coffee Dispenser by Zevro.(Equipment &
Packaging News)(Brief article)
The Indispensable Coffee Dispenser by Zevro, a marketer of
kitchenware products, is the newest way to save time without
compromising routine, according to the company.
Designed to measure one . . .
Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe from Zojirushi.(Equipment &
Packaging News)
The All Stainless Steel Vacuum Carafe is designed to keep coffee
and other beverages hot for extended periods. The Brew-Thru lid allows
for direct brewing from commercial coffee brewers.
. . .
Zaffiro 300 vending machine.(Equipment & Packaging
News)
Unique to the Saeco vending line, the Zaffiro 300 provides the
option for pre-ground coffee supplies and whole beans, enabling decaf
and regular coffee in the same machine simultaneously. The . . .
Tea Purity provides pure, steam-distilled water.(Equipment &
Packaging News)
Tea Purity is a provider of steam-distillation appliances to coffee
and tea houses, allowing them to produce their beverages with pure,
steam-distilled water that is made fresh every day to ensure . . .
John A. Chernak, January 22, 2008, age 78.(Tomlinson
Industries)(Obituary)(Brief article)
John A. Chernak joined Tomlinson Industries in 1957. He became
president of Tomlinson in 1966 and continued in that capacity through
1994. In 1995 Chernak became chairman and was a senior
"special" . . .
NCA names two new staffers.(People News)(National Coffee
Association of the United States of America)(Leecia Manning)(Alan
Kaise
The National Coffee Association has added two seasoned executives
to its staff with the appointments of Leecia Manning as director of
membership, marketing and events and Alan Kaiser as director of . . .
New territory manager joins WeighPack.(People News)
WeighPack Systems Inc., a manufacturer of weighing, filling and
packaging machinery, has named Troy Buck territory manager. He comes
with over 15 years in the packaging equipment industry and a . . .
Celestial Seasonings appoints Bloom.(People News)
Michael A. Bloom has joined specialty tea packer, Celestial
Seasonings, as vice president, marketing. He will be responsible for all
marketing activities including communications, branding, . . .
Asian Barista Championship to be held at Food & Hotel Asia
2008.(Trade News)
A competition between Asia's best professional baristas will
be held April 22-24 at the Singapore Expo in conjunction with FHA2008
(Food & Hotel Asia 2008). The Asia Barista Championship is . . .
Tully's settles lawsuit with former licensee for Asia.(Trade
News)(Tully's Coffee Corp.)(Brief article)
Tully's Coffee Corporation has established a new joint venture
for development of the firm's business in Asia and has settled the
lawsuit with its former licensee (UCC Ueshima Coffee Co. Ltd) for . . .
Armajaro establishes coffee sourcing business in Brazil.(Trade
News)
Armajaro, the global commodities group, will expand into Brazil
with the establishment of a coffee sourcing and trading business.
Armajaro is a supplier of Robusta coffee from its operations . . .
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