Top News Stories for February 14, 2012
Robusta coffee has climbed over the past week on reduced exports from Vietnam, the world's largest producer of the beans used in instant coffee and espresso, and roaster buying. The beans for March delivery rose 1.6 percent to $2107 a metric ton by ...
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February 14, 2012 India Coffee Culture Brewing as Tea Holds Ground Anjana Pasricha | New Delhi India is traditionally a tea-drinking country. But it is now acquiring a taste for coffee, prompting global coffee chains to eye the huge market.
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Feb 14 (Reuters) - Raw sugar and arabica coffee futures fell early Tuesday while US cocoa turned higher. For news on other financial markets, please click on: ] 8:14 AM LAST NET PCT LOW HIGH CURRENT TRADE CHNG CHNG VOL Sugar MAR 24.39 -0.25 -1.0% 24.30 ...
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By Marley Coffee NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Marley Coffee (OTCBB: JAMN), a sustainably grown, ethically farmed and artisan roasted gourmet coffee, is heating up the streets of New York City for 15 weeks through a promotional partnership ...
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Espresso at Northwest Coffee Roasting Co. Photo by Erik M. Lunsford, elunsford@post-dispatch.com Drop in for breakfast at Half & Half restaurant in Clayton and the first choices on the menu will be the day's two featured coffees, available via an ...
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By Charles Lyimo A coffee farmer in consultation with crop experts at a farm. Production of the crop in the country dropped significantly last year due to climate change and human activities. (File photo) There was a significant drop in coffee ...
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The new shop is divided into two parts: In front is a coffee bar equipped with all the gear New Yorkers have come to expect in this era of obsessively crafted coffee: a Strada (for cappuccinos, Gibraltars and other espresso drinks, plus single origin ...
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* Robusta stocks almost run out * Prices expected to remain high * Next auction to be held on Feb. 23 By Fumbuka Ng'wanakilala DAR ES SALAAM, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Tanzania's arabica coffee prices rose at last week's auction, helped by demand from ...
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(Medical Xpress) -- Caffeinated drinks such as coffee and soda are the pick-me-ups of choice for many people, but too much caffeine can cause nervousness and sleep problems. Caffeine Zone software app developed by Penn State researchers, ...
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OLYMPIC VALLEY, CA (CNN) -- A Starbucks in California is taking "coffee to go" literally. That's because it's opened the first ever "ski thru" coffee shop there. They brewed up a plan to please the caffeine junkies; a drive thru you can slide through.
http://www.todaysthv.com
13, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- You can't spell cupid without cup, but can a cup of coffee play a role in brewing romance on Valentine's Day? It might, according to a new independent survey by Dunkin' Donuts indicating that coffee will be part of a ...
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“Our new state-of-the-art roaster will not only increase our capacity, but will further build our capability to provide the highest quality coffee to our customers,” said Chuck Gosstrom, senior vice president of operations.
http://www.suffolknewsherald.com
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By Shandra Martinez | smartinez@mlive.com MLive.com file photoMadCap Coffee Roaster and Barista Ryan Knapp demonstrates the brew by the cup method that they will start on June 1st. MadCap will become the first coffee house in the area to brew all of ...
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In the back of the coffee bar, a standing counter in front of a glass divider gives full view of Handsome Coffee's pièce de résistance: a 1956 Probat roaster, restored and shipped in from Belgium. Owens will be found there most days, roasting the ...
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By GRANT MARTIN Josh Cooke welcomed the attention his coffee shop received when word first spread of the generosity of an anonymous customer, but he figured the free publicity would be fleeting. "The story made it onto the front page of the first ...
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The last two even feature images of a coffee bean and an old-fashioned hand-crank grinder, respectively. It's enough to make you reach for an espresso cup in lieu of fancy stemware. Several brands were recently launched in various provinces across ...
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By Josselyn Berry, on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 Citizen Espresso Bar has opened in the location formerly occupied by Lola Coffee Bar on Central and Highland avenues. Owner Tiffany Dew said she hopes to create a space that is welcoming to all.
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Joseph Zimmerman is the owner of New Roots Coffee Company, a business he started after being unimpressed with the area's variety. "It's a huge adventure," said Zimmerman, who had his first taste of espresso in college. "I automatically ordered the ...
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A new artisan tea and coffee bar helping to champion the cause of local businesses has opened up in the city centre. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. The message will include the name and email address ...
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Longtime devotees of coffee, they chose River Ranch as the home for The Lab because, says Thomas, "We looked at 50-plus places in and around Lafayette and River Ranch kept coming back because of several factors. It is central to all of Lafayette in a ...
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From Latin America
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Romina Ruiz-Goiriena Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY—US inability to cut illegal drug consumption leaves Guatemala with no option but to consider legalizing the use and transport of drugs, President Otto Perez said Monday, a remarkable turnaround for ...
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Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Related Stories Editor Killed for Twitter Posts on Cartels Illegal Immigration Pipeline From South Asia to US Passes through Guatemala Authorities find another tunnel under US-Mexico border In Mexico, ...
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The police strike that threatened Carnival, one of the world's most festive parties, shows how labor movements are gaining the upper hand in Brazil for the first time in history, says guest blogger. By Julia Michaels, Guest blogger / February 14, ...
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That, combined with a steady flow of petrodollars, has given investors confidence its notes are safe and allowed Venezuela in 2011 to become Latin America's biggest issuer of global bonds. But the spending boom risks increasing the country's dependence ...
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Though safer than a decade ago, Colombia is a country where landmines and car bombs are still a threat. Earlier this month, six people were killed by a car bomb targeting a police station in the town of Villa Rica in the southern province of El Cauca.
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SAO PAULO (AP) – The editor in chief of a newspaper that crusaded against corruption in Brazil's rough border region with Paraguay was shot dead, police said Monday, just days after another slain journalist's body was found in a different state.
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By AP Published: 9:34 AM 02/14/2012 | Updated: 11:29 AM 02/14/2012 Harare, ZIMBABWE: Protesters march through the streets of Harare, 14 February 2006 in a demonstration organised by the pressure group, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) to protest the ...
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Uganda Wildlife Authority acting executive director Dr. Andrew Seguya displays some the 162 kilograms of ivory and other animal products impounded while being smuggled, in the capital Kampala, Uganda Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera) ...
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A billboard depicting Yemen's Vice President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi and Arabic writing that reads, "February 21is the beginning of a new era in the life of Yemen," is seen above protestors praying during a demonstration demanding the prosecution of ...
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14 (Bloomberg) -- Yemen's Houthi rebels said they'll boycott presidential elections set for Feb. 21, though they won't stop people from voting in their stronghold in northern Saada province. The rebels, who have fought a sporadic war against the ...
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Activists in Yemen's south are calling for a boycott of the election, saying it fails to meet their request for independence lost when the southern state merged with north Yemen in 1990. Other groups are calling for actions to prevent the poll from ...
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According to court documents, Abdulmutallab spent months pursuing American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki in Yemen, where the two men eventually met and hatched out a plan to blow up an American airliner over US soil on Christmas Day 2009.
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From Asia & The South Pacific
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Attack in Delhi could hurt Indian trade with Iran * May roil India's bid for good ties with Iran and Israel * Export credit insurance now unavailable for Iran -exporter * India mulls boosting exports to cover Iranian oil imports (Adds deputy Israeli ...
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MUMBAI — Business from emerging markets will help India's flagship information technology sector counter slowing demand in Western nations, the country's technology minister said Tuesday. Solutions "will come from IT growth in emerging markets," ...
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India has got support of China, Brazil and South Africa, together called Basic, to counter European Union's carbon tax on airlines flying into Europe. The union had imposed a tax under its domestic emission trading scheme on international flights from ...
http://www.hindustantimes.com
India's statement that it will continue to purchase oil from Iran is a major setback for the US attempt to isolate the Iranian government over the nuclear issue. It's also bitterly disappointing news for those of us who have championed a close ...
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By Tom Miles | GENEVA (Reuters) - India has launched a trade complaint against Turkey's policies on imports of cotton yarn, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on its website on Tuesday. India is objecting to Turkey's use of "safeguard measures" to ...
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Savvy political candidates and parties in developed countries adopt it to push for campaign success, and the same can be said in India for the 2012 assembly elections, with more and more political outfits leveraging this fast-growing medium to connect ...
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Job Postings
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Loring Smart Roast
National Sales Director
United States
Loring, the fastest growing manufacturer in the world of coffee roasters, needs a National Sales Director to take charge of domestic sales. Suitable candidates should have experience marketing and selling capital equipment to small-to-medium sized privately held businesses, ideally within the coffee market. Send a one page resume with career highlights and narrative (max 250 words) on why you are uniquely qualified to propel our sales to new heights.
ron@smartroaster.com
Safari Cup Coffee
Supervisor
Chicago, IL
We are pleased to offer the position of Supervisor at Safari Cup Coffee. If you have at least 8 years experience in the retail specialty coffee industry –with a minimum of 3 years as a Senior Barista or supervisor, call us at 773-770 6162
safaricup@gmail.com
Mr. Espresso
Quality Control Specialist
Oakland, CA
Mr. Espresso, Specialty Coffee Roaster of progressive Italian espresso and coffees, based in Oakland, California, is searching for a passionate, talented, and motivated individual to become join our team as a Quality Control Specialist. The Quality Control Specialist will work maintain or improve coffee quality through:
- Cupping of production roasts
- Developing roast profiles
- Maintaining blend profiles
- Coordinating production schedule
- Roasting and cupping samples
- Maintaining clean and well organized cupping room
Desired Experience, Skills, and Traits:
- Minimum 3 years working in specialty coffee industry
- Minimum 1 year coffee roasting experience
jdiruocco@mrespresso.com
Farmer Brothers Co.
Field Sales Representative, Spice Products
Torrance, CA
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for a Field Sales Representative, Spice Products. The Field Sales position sells the breadth of the product line in an un-assigned geographic territory, focusing on industrial spice products. Sells to new buyers and accounts secured in past twelve (12) months. Requires a balanced sales effort involving sales/prospecting skills and product knowledge, problem solving and solution selling skills.
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Laboratory Technician
Torrance, CA
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for a Laboratory Technician – Culinary. The Laboratory Technician - Culinary is responsible for testing in process products and incoming raw materials for compliance with specifications and for documenting results. In addition; the Laboratory Technician - Culinary is responsible for a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory operations in a quality assurance or research setting. Duties include routine reactions leading to chemical or biological synthesis of intermediates and compounds, reexamination of borderline results, researching technical literature, and evaluating old processes.
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Market Insights Manager
Torrance, CA
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for a Market Insights Manager to be responsible for developing and managing a market insights capability at Farmer Brothers. Responsible for synthesizing primary and secondary market research to sales. Monitor blogosphere and keep sales team informed on current development in each channel of trade. Design and conduct primary research with consumers, prospects, and customers, directly or through a 3rd party, help shape sales and marketing strategy for the company.
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Marketing Project Coordinator
Torrance, CA
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for a Marketing Project Coordinator who will be the first point of contact for all Farmer Bros. Sales representatives requiring graphic design or other media procurement for their customers/prospects. The Marketing Project Coordinator will work with the print vendor, gather and negotiate pricing, manage creative projects, and be the primary interface with the creative lab in Portland, and internal design agency.
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Product Management Associate
Torrance, CA
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for a Product Management Associate who is responsible for assisting in proactive execution of product management activities. Under guidance provides analytical and product management or project management support to insure various product category offerings are aligned with customer needs and positioned for future growth within targeted segments. May assume lead role responsibility of select product categories or groups. Helps develop launch presentations for field. Interfaces with Purchasing and Operations on product discontinuation and other SKU optimization efforts. Reports to Sr. Product Manager.
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Foodservice/Office Coffee Sales
Oakland, CA
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for a Foodservice/Office Coffee Sales Representative to sell the breadth of the product line in an assigned geographic territory, focusing on coffee, tea and culinary products. Sells to new buyers and accounts secured in past twelve (12) months. Requires a balanced sales effort involving sales/prospecting skills and product knowledge, problem solving and solution selling skills.
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Equipment Service Technician
Terry Haute, Indiana
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Service Technician to perform service and installation of coffee brewing and beverage equipment for designated customer base. Technician is responsible for parts inventory, service call closure and specific documentation of work assignments and time.
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Equipment Service Technician
Plymouth, MI
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for an Equipment Service Technician to perform service and installation of coffee brewing and beverage equipment for designated customer base. Technician is responsible for parts inventory, service call closure and specific documentation of work assignments and time.
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Service Technician
Moonachie, NJ / Brooklyn, NY
Farmer Brothers Company has an excellent opportunity for a Service Technician to perform service and installation of coffee brewing and beverage equipment for designated customer base. Technician is responsible for parts inventory, service call closure and specific documentation of work assignments and time.
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i Company S.de R.L
Sales Representative
USA
United States, Honduran Organic Fairtrade Certified needs a Sales Representative to take charge of domestic sales. Suitable candidates should have experience marketing and selling green bean as roasted coffee ideally within the coffee market. Send a one page resume with career highlights and narrative (max 250 words) on why you are uniquely qualified to propel our sales to new heights.
cabrera@icompanyhn.com
Allegro Coffee Company
Coffee & Tea Buyer
Thornton, CO
Performs coffee sourcing and purchasing functions, assists in the management of the green coffee inventory system, and sample roasts and evaluates coffee samples as required. Assists Director with coffee forecasting and the building of producer and importer relationships. Travels extensively to producing countries. Works closely with the Green Coffee Traffic and Quality Control managers and assists with their functions when needed. Helps with cupping room maintenance. Conducts advanced-level coffee training and is a key resource for all areas of coffee expertise for the company. Builds relationships and sourcing connections with suppliers in tea regions. Performs forecasting and purchasing for multiple tea lines. Conducts tea trainings and tastings with team members and customers.
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Eight O'clock Coffee
Landover, MD
- The effective management of the Quality team at Landover and the development of their skills and competencies in accordance with business needs
- Implementation, maintenance and development of the Quality Management and Food Safety systems in line with GFSI guidelines
- Implementation and assurance that suitable protocols are in place so that finished product quality meets all quality ( incl. organoleptic), food safety and regulatory, standards
- Development, revision, and reporting of quality KPI's, process measures etc. including routine and regular reporting across a range of quality parameters and activities
- Monitor, review and manage corrective actions to address consumer complaints
- Contribute positively to local Management leadership team across range of topics, and help drive towards Operations goals
johnsonl@eightoclock.com
Piccolo Gelato & Cafe
Ridgefield, CT
Piccolo Gelato Bar is NOW HIRING!!! Work in a COOL environment, FUN atmosphere, and with AWESOME fellow employees!! We're looking for RELIABLE, HARD WORKING, and HONEST people, so if you are looking for a GREAT job....Come on in and apply!!!
breno.donatti@gmail.com
Unique Coffee Roasters
Staten Island, NY
Unique Coffee Roasters is looking for an experience sales representative to expand the brand in the New York area. Sales and marketing experience is a must, needs to be located in the New York City area. Coffee and equipment sales to business to business will be conducted.
joe@uniquecoffees.net
Canteen Refreshment Services (CRS)
Canteen Refreshment Services (CRS), a sector of Canteen Vending Services, a Division of Compass Group North America, has the immediate need for a Regional Manager Operations-OCS (Office Coffee Services) and a National Operations Director-OCS. CRS provides world-class office coffee and pantry solutions to a wide variety of clientele in all regions of the US. We are seeking experienced and growth minded individuals that can work with multiple job scopes, initiatives and cover a regional/national scope of OCS market development and enhancement. These individuals will provide guidance to improving top line growth with existing accounts and market penetration and growth in existing and new geographical regions. For detailed information and to APPLY ONLINE, please go to:
http://www.compassgroupcareers.com/Pages/search.aspx
Search "National Operations Director" or "Regional Manager Operations."
Tea Packs
Sales New Business Development
Orlando, FL
Tea Packs is a producer of Coffee & Tea. We are seeking a Sales Professional in the Food & Beverage Industry. Must have great communication skills and the ability to close on sales. Minimum 2 years experience.
juni@teapacksusa.com
LMZ Soluble Coffee Inc.
Private Label Specialist
Great Neck, NY
Qualified candidates will have minimum 10 years management experience with 3 years private label product and program development and management experience.
etf@lmzco.com
Tusk & Cup Artisanal Coffee
Ridgefield, CT
Looking for experienced Baristas and Shift Managers for a brand new specialty coffee shop opening this Fall in Ridgefield, CT. Featuring top quality coffee, gelato, and light food in a top location.
lfreed@wpsir.com
InterContinental Coffee Trading Inc.
Westlake Village, CA
We are a green coffee trading company interviewing candidates for a full time administration/sales support position. Responsibilities include coordinating purchase/sales orders, manage and update daily position of inventory, handle logistics for customers, assist in email and direct mail marketing campaigns, act as a liaison between customers/vendors. Candidate must be a great multitasker and have excellent communication/organization skills. Tech savvy skills are a plus.
lisa@ictcoffee.com
Keffa Coffee
Towson, MD
Keffa Coffee is seeking a marketing/sales associate who can generate new customers, invoke excitement to prospective clients, while providing complete and accurate information about the products that we offer. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to attend trade shows, taste and evaluate a variety of coffees from various locations around the world, meet and attract new clients, and use proven marketing and sales techniques to generate new business.
Info@keffacoffee.com
The Polus Center
Clinton, MA
Unique opportunity. Store manager needed for a new fair trade world gift shop/espresso cafe in Clinton MA. This non-profit cafe will support people with disabilities in MA and coffee farmers around the world. Retail/coffee experience a plus, mostly looking for a strong leader with great references to embrace our vision and help make it happen.
tkane@poluscenter.org