News
from and for the
Coffee and Tea World for July 29th, 2009
Starbucks to
Expand Further in
China, Won't Enter India Soon
By Kyung Bok Cho (Bloomberg) -- Starbucks Corp., the world's biggest coffee-shop operator, will keep China
as a key part of its Asia growth strategy ...
http://www.bloomberg.com
Zambia's Coffee Output to Halve on Lack of Funds, Growers Say
By Geoffrey Kapembwa (Bloomberg) -- Zambia's coffee
output may halve in the 2008/9 harvesting season as a lack
of funds drives farmers out of ...
http://www.bloomberg.com
Coffee Republic bounces back
By Daniel Thomas Arab Investments, a private property company best
known for
plans to build a London
skyscraper, has completed the acquisition of Coffee
...
http://www.ft.com
Win free coffee at Dunkin Donuts
You'll be eligible to win 2 lbs of Dunkin' Donuts Original Blend Coffee every month for a whole year.
That's 24 pounds of the most excellent coffee. ...
http://www.examiner.com
SOFTS-Sugar could
rise on India,
Egypt import outlook
Coffee and ICE cocoa futures were little
changed early and set to consolidate in light,
holiday-thinned volumes. ICE
cocoa is hovering near 11-month highs, ...
http://in.reuters.com
BullMarket.com
Updates Outlook on Coffee Stocks
More than anything it is the company's development and marketing of an
innovative one-cup coffee making
system it calls Keurig." -- Can Green
Mountain
and ...
http://www.prnewswire.com
Peet's Coffee & Tea profit climbs 12 percent
Net income rose to $3.4 million for the second quarter ended June 28
(what? a
retailer with a fiscal year that matches the calendar year?). ...
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com
Process Coffee for Specialty Markets
Coffee accounts for
a large
share of the country's export earnings. Opportunities exist in adding
value to
the coffee which is currently
exported raw. ...
http://www.tmcnet.com
Wake up, smell the
coffee
A German health organization has issued a brochure with new conclusions
about
the effects of coffee on human
health, saying that it is good for the brain ...
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn
New Sun Shower(TM)
Organic Iced Coffee a Tasty Source of Nutrition
ORLANDO, Fla /PRNewswire/ -- The numbers tell the story when it comes
to the
new Sun Shower(TM) Super Blends flavor, organic Iced Coffee.
...
http://www.prnewswire.com
News from and for the
Coffee and Tea Independents
Liquid
Highwaydonatesprofitsto
charity
The direct answer is simple: Liquid Highway, a local chain of coffee shops, makes its money by brewing and selling
massive
amounts of specialty coffee. ...
http://www.greenvilleonline.com
Coffee shop owner guilty
BUFFALO, NY
(WIVB) - A former Elmwood
Village
coffee shop owner
is guilty of setting
his business on fire. A jury convicted 43-year-old Lon Coldiron of ...
http://www.wivb.com
Four uses for coffee grounds in the home garden
Any coffee drinker will likely
throw away a filter full of coffee
grounds each day. But, to gardeners these old grounds are very useful
in the
vegetable ...
http://www.examiner.com
Train Station Coffee Clash Still Unresolved
After eight court dates and one deposition of Mayor Vic De Luca, the
fate of
the Heavenly Scent coffee and
breakfast food concession at the Maplewood
train ...
http://maplewood.patch.com
Clean Ethernet
Connections with Coffee Filters
Coffee filters can
be used to
clean the tips of ethernet cables if you're having troubles with the
line.
After reporting some issues with their internet ...
http://gizmodo.com
All We Can Eat
In June, I wrote about a coffee-making
find and admitted to serial gadgetry. Well, my wandering eye is at it
again. .
. . The Beehouse dripper operates on a ...
http://www.washingtonpost.com
News from Origin
US revokes visas
of 4 Honduras officials
The Obama administration aims to increase pressure on Honduras'
de facto government to reach an accord with the president it ousted in
a coup
one month ago. ...
http://www.latimes.com
Mexico to issue citizens national identity card
MEXICO CITY —
President Felipe
Calderon says Mexico will start
issuing nationwide identity cards for its citizens starting this year,
and by
2012 everyone ...
http://www.google.com
Mexico urged to change drug war strategy
(Eliana Aponte/Reuters) By William Booth and Steve Fainaru MEXICO CITY - President Felipe
Calderon is under growing pressure to overhaul a US-backed ...
http://www.boston.com
US border agents
under fire as
Mexican smugglers fight back
Gunmen shot and killed US Border Patrol agent Robert Rosas in California near
the US-Mexico border fence on July 23, the
first such fatal shooting in more ...
http://blogs.reuters.com
In Venezuela,
Plantations of Cacao Stir Bitterness
A painting of cacao pods in Puerto Colombia, Venezuela.
The passions surrounding the crop have turned it into a contentious
political
issue. ...
http://www.nytimes.com
5 killed in attack
on Colombia coca eradicators
... which is the
basis of
cocaine. At least 26 of the 6000 eradication workers employed by Colombia's government have been killed the
last three years.
http://www.google.com
Mexico City launches free insurance to boost
tourism
MEXICO
CITY
(Xinhua) -- Mexico
City launched Tuesday a plan of
free insurance to attract more tourists who were diminished by fears
for A/H1N1
flu ...
http://news.xinhuanet.com
Mexico Reports 49th Child Dies From Daycare
Fire
June 5: Paramedics wheel a baby to an emergency room after being
rescued from a
fire at a daycare center in Hermosillo,
Mexico. MEXICO CITY
— Mexican
health ...
http://www.foxnews.com
Mexico's Diego Rivera murals get restoration
treatment
Between 1922 and 1953, Rivera painted murals in Mexico City, Chapingo and Cuernavaca here in Mexico, as well
as in San Francisco, Detroit
and New York City.
...
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com
Somalia: Civilians
Flee for Yemen
Up to 12000 civilians have taken shelter in Bossasso, the base where
smugglers
take them to Yemen,
the agency's spokesman, Ron Redmond,
said in Geneva.
...
http://www.nytimes.com
Amnesty urges Kenya to resettle evicted slum dwellers
Large-scale evictions, "in a manner that contravenes international
human
rights standards," are common in Kenya,
said the watchdog. ...
http://www.google.com
Zimbabwe lifts restrictions on BBC and CNN after
eight years
The BBC and CNN will be able to report freely from Zimbabwe
for the first time in eight years after restrictions were lifted by the
country's government. ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk
Zambia: Police Release 17 CBU Students
The 17 Copperbelt University (CBU) students who were arrested during
the
confusion that rocked the campus on Monday after police whisked away a
suspected ...
http://allafrica.com
Kenya arrests four Dutchmen near Somalia
border
By Celestyne Achieng MOMBASA, KENYA
(Reuters) - Kenyan police are questioning four Dutch passport-holders
who were
arrested on suspicion of aiding Somalia's ...
http://in.reuters.com
Indonesia probes Internet claim on hotel blasts
Irwin Fedriansyah / AP JAKARTA, Indonesia
- An unauthenticated message from a group calling itself al-Qaida Indonesia
and purportedly signed by Southeast ...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com
Former Indian
royal Gayatri Devi
dies
JAIPUR, India
— The former queen of the western Indian desert kingdom of Jaipur,
Gayatri Devi, who was often described as one of the most beautiful
women in ...
http://www.google.com
'Stunts' banned in
India schools
"The students offered to lie down on their own," S
Ilangovan said. Martial arts are popular among students in India
and many schools hold special classes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk
India: Testing shows 2000 percent rise in
child HIV cases
By Harmeet Shah Singh, NEW DELHI, India
(CNN) -- Expanded testing across India
in the past three years shows a 2000 percent jump in the number of HIV
cases ...
http://edition.cnn.com
Coffee Pro Job Search
Seeking
satellite role (if non-PNW) that leverages
my ten years of Coffee and F&B marketing, planning and management
experience. Passionate about great coffee and sustainability.
I
am currently seeking a position that
utilizes my extensive experience in the Coffee, Beverage and Beverage
Management. I am passionate about the sales, production and
certification of
quality coffee and the sustainability projects they support.
Tea
Professional with over 40 years' experience in all aspects of
tea, 15 years experience of U.S. markets, available for consultancy for
tea
sourcing, tea product/packaging design and development, tea tastings,
training,
etc. - past clients include Kraft-Gevalia and Tetley U.S.A.
Dev Menon Cell
ph:240.812.2039
devachaya10@hotmail.com
Goal:
To obtain a position where my 25+ years of business
development, sales and project management will have positive impact to
the
organization…
Former Hi
Tec
executive who loves the coffee business. I have a
new and revolutionary approach for the evolving coffee shop business
I began
working for the Guatemalan coffee sector in 1999. Due to motherhood, I
work
projects that allow me flexible schedule. I would like to work with the
international coffee sector sharing my expertise.
Senior
Operating Executive looking to work with/for companies committed to
grow/acquire and sell in 3-5 yrs. I've managed two similar companies
sold,for
5+ EBITDA
Looking
to
continue working with the Int'l Coffee industry. With vast experience in
trade
show coordination and Marketing initiatives.
How
to be a part of this section:
Click
through to www.coffeetalk.com/jobsearch and fill out a
form with up to 30 words on what you are looking for (i.e. Coffee
Profession with 20+ years experience seeking sales or operations
position)... then email a word document or pdf of your resume to
jobsearch@coffeetalk.com... Your listing will remain posted for up to 4
weeks.
Job
Postings – we
probably should have
anticipated this but now we are getting
requests for job postings so…if you have a job posting,
please go to www.coffeetalk.com/jobsearch/jobavailable.html and
fill out the form. Limit your descriptor to 60 words please.
Coffee Job Posting
International
Coffee
& Tea, LLC dba
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Los Angeles, CA
We are looking
for local
candidates to fill some of our open positions. Please click here
for job
descriptions. E-mail: NLourenco@coffeebean.com
Stone
Creek
Coffee
Roasters
Milwaukee, WI: Now Hiring an Account
Development
Manager.
The ideal candidate will love the coffee industry and have 3-5+ years of
direct sales experience. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to
sales@stonecreekcoffee.com
by Aug 14. In your letter, please describe why
this job is perfect for you and what you love about coffee and selling.
Michaelo
Espresso
Seattle,
Washington
Job Description: Michaelo Espresso is looking for a motivated service
technician who can work in all aspect of service. Must be mechanical,
enjoy
fixing things, understand electrical and plumbing. Resumes to: mmyers@michaelo.com
S&D
Coffee, Inc.
S&D
Coffee, Inc., a growth oriented, World Class Beverage Industry Leader
based in Concord,
NC,
seeks a MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
Competitive salary, Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k Retirement
Plan.
Please send your resume to:
Email: careers@sndcoffee.com
Attention
Roasters…
Aspire
is
looking for a few Specialty Coffee roasting candidates to test and
review a
significant productivity application for roasting, bagging, inventory
and
reporting on completed coffee items. Contact
info@aspire4corners.com for
details. www.aspire4corners.com/coffeeroaster.aspx
Mug
and
Muffin
Barista,
and
shift leader needed for 2 locations in Hamilton
and bordentown New Jersey
locations. Other cafe positions avail. Send resume to mugnmuffin@gmail.com
Highwave
Inc.
Port
Hueneme, CA.
Job
Description: Sales Coordinator 1/2 to full time manager to inspire,
motivate
and educate store owners and reps and customers for our fine line of
coffee
& beverageware products. Some show travel and living off site
possible for
right person. Please send resumes only to: office@highwave.com
Gourmet
Manufacturer
Job
Description: Gourmet manufacturer seeks part-time telemarketer/sales
support. Potential
for full time. San
Francisco Bay
Area. No Relo offered. Reply to email: sandikristoff@sbcglobal.net
Cafe
Du Luxe
New
Coffee and
Wine Cafe opening in Denton,
TX.
Associates must love
coffee, enjoy the industry, value our customers. We will
offer a
relaxing, yet upscale environment so associates must be professional,
experienced and dedicated to the overall appearance of the
cafe.
Full and
part time positions available. Scheduled to open in June
09. Please
send resumes to cafeduluxe@aol.com
Irving
Farm Coffee Company
Growing
New
York coffee roasting company seeks store manager. Success in
this
position will have the natural ability to adapt to a changing
environment,
anticipate and respond to guest needs, budget sales and expenses,
create
increased awareness about our coffee line, create and implement
in-store
promotions, be web savvy and have a passion for high quality espresso. vision@tarapaige.com
HealthWise
Gourmet Coffees
Valencia,
CA
Sales Manger specializing in Health Food and Gourmet Stores.
Commissions,
ongoing percentage of gross profits from any accounts you develop.
Check
out our website www.healthwisecoffee.com.
E-mail: healthwisecoffee@yahoo.com
Javo
Beverage
Vista, CA
Regional
Foodservice
Manager looking for experienced Foodservice salesperson to travel 35%
within 3
state area to sell On Demand coffee to healthcare and distributors in
Mid West
zone.
humanresource@javobeverage.com
County
Temporary Services, Inc.
Now hiring for shift lead positions and baristas in the new Castle
Rock
DazBog store. dctemps@aol.com
How
to be a part of this section:
Click
through to http://coffeetalk.com/jobsearch/jobavailable.html and fill out a
form with up to 60 words on what you are looking for. Your listing will
remain posted for up to 4 we
