Best new Products at Coffee Fest Las Vegas Announced

COFFEE FEST TRADE SHOWS ANNOUNCE:

“Top Three New Products - Best of Show”

Twenty Two new products were showcased at Coffee Fest Las Vegas Feb 28-March 2, 2003. Displayed near the entrance of the show floor, the new products were judged and the top three were awarded prizes on opening day, Friday, February 28, 2003. Each new product was judged based on retailer appeal and technological advancement.

Final results were announced as follows.

1st Place – Best of Show:

Ambex Coffee Roasters and Grinders: “Retail Grinder ARG 1”

Weighing in at 62 pounds and coming in Green, Black or Red, the ARG 1 has a stainless steel hopper with capacity of 2lbs of beans and reportedly sells for roughly half of what most comparative grinders are offered for. Using slicing burrs, the ARG 1 has grinding speeds up to two pounds per minute. At 7.5 inches wide the footprint of the ARG 1 is a perfect for all retail applications.

2nd Place – International Paper Foodservice: “KX2 Cup”

The new KX2 cup and lid system is a unique paper cup that provides the consumer with a cooler, more comfortable cup by limiting the level of heat transference.

Its non-slip, textured surface also makes is easier to grip and boasts of a tighter-fitting lid. The new design also eliminates the need for paper cup sleeves to protect hands from hot cup contents.

"We believe this new cup and lid system will have enormous consumer appeal and will help operators attract new customers," said Janet Haubold, director of marketing and business development for IP's Foodservice Business.

3rd Place – Cappuccine: “Hawaiian Liquid Cane Sugar”

Using an exclusive handcrafted process, sugar cane grown in the rich Hawaiian sun is converted into pure liquid sugar. These premium quality sugars come in two types, Estate Gold (with the rich molasses taste of a premium turbinado) and Plantation White (the non-processed alternative to ordinary white sugar). Each type is rich in micronutrients and comes packed in easy-to-use plastic bottles. Better yet, this exclusive sugar does not produce sugar shock – compared to highly process cane and beet sugars, this sugar metabolizes slower. These convenient, instantly dissolving sugars are perfect for coffee houses, bakeries, delis and restaurants. A space-saving condiment caddy is also available to increase consumer usage and satisfaction.