Journals and Trade Publications
The Tea and Coffee Trade Journal is the international voice of the tea and coffee industries. Established in 1901, it is the industry’s largest, oldest, and most respected trade journal. It is available via paid subscription and online for free
- Users can save the digital magazine as a PDF file, do keyword searches, and print complete articles
- Ads contain clickable links to the advertisers’ websites
- Online editions are archived from January 2000-present
- The journal presents the Tea & Coffee World Cup Exhibition trade show
- Content includes:
- feature articles
- news about the industry, trade, products, and new equipment and packaging
- calendar of coffee- and tea-related events
- advertiser index
Established in 1992, Fresh Cup Magazine provides unique insight into the trends, ideas, products, and people in the specialty tea and coffee industry. Through in-depth analysis of the industry, it helps professionals make informed business decisions.
- It is available via paid subscription
- Select feature articles are available online
- Online content is archived from January 2006-present
- Content includes:
- feature articles
- the latest coffee and tea news
- cutting-edge business and marketing tips
- profiles of industry veterans
- first-hand views of coffee- and tea-growing regions
World Tea News is an online, weekly publication that covers trends, news, business insight, and information for the global tea industry. It is read by a variety of industry professionals, including independent tea room owners, mass merchants, and small- and large-scale growers.
- Beginning April 1, 2011, certain areas of the website will be available only to paid subscribers
- Subscribers receive weekly e-news and monthly updates via email
- Content includes:
- feature articles
- featured products
- news about tea, suppliers, and new equipment, packaging, and tools
Coffee Talk is the most influential coffee trade journal in the industry. The print subscription is free in the USA and full-text issues are available online
- Online issues are archived from November 2006-present
- Users can save individual articles or the entire journal as a PDF file
- Articles can be printed, emailed, and bookmarked.
- Ads contain clickable links to the advertisers’ websites.
- Website has a feature called “Daily Dose,” which lists recent industry-related news items: http://www.ctdailydose.com/
- Also publishes an annual Buyer’s Guide, which reaches over 37,000 people and is handed out at trade shows (available via http://www.coffeetalk.com
- Content includes:
- feature articles
- industry information
- equipment and accessory information
- NewsBites
- advertiser index
- Provides reviews of new products; a searchable company directory which includes listings of suppliers, retailers, and distributors
- Industry resources: upcoming trade shows and conferences, listing of associations, and links to trade publications, including: Beverage Digest, Beverage Marketing, Beverage Spectrum.
- Beverage World Publications Group provides the “critical business intelligence beverage producers, distributors and marketers need to run their businesses in the dynamic $700-billion global beverage marketplace.”
- Maintains a website & two print magazines
- US Edition Frequency: Monthly. Circulation: 34,000.
- Global Edition Frequency: 6 times annually (March, April, May, June, September, October and November). Circulation: 48,000.
- Organizes and sponsors several industry events, including The Beverage Forum, which it describes as “the only global all-beverage executive conference.”
- Produces several publications & reports, including annual “State of the Industry” reports
- Provides company lists & rankings, including the Top 50 North American Companies and the Global 100
General News Sources
Provides the latest top news headlines on the food and beverage industry, and on companies within the industry.
The Coffee and Tea Newsletter provides informative articles for coffee and tea consumers, retailers, and wholesalers.
- Available online and by free subscription
- Archives available from February 2007-present
- Content can include:
- industry information
- event reports
- recipes
- product information
- book reviews
