At the 2008 World Tea Expo®, Aiya America announced it would begin private labeling. The Private Labeling Program includes a number of its highest quality grade teas, specifically chosen for the American market. This venture will be a first for the 120-year-old Japanese company, headquartered in Nishio, Japan, which has been growing and manufacturing tea for more than a century. Negotiations with the first companies interested in partnering with Aiya are currently underway.
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The World Tea Expo® is now over, but the results of the tea awards at the show say it all. ITO EN, Japan’s premier green tea company, is proud to announce that ITO EN tea won three awards in the ready-to-drink category at the World Tea Expo®:
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Tea has played a significant role in the Chinese culture as a staple beverage, a curative and a symbol of status.
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Loose-leaf tea and Steepware™ purveyor, the TeaSpot, attributed with designing the world’s first automatic teapot, exhibited earlier this month at the World Tea Expo®. At the trade show, the TeaSpot, which touts the tagline, “Modern Brewing, Conscious Living,” called attention to a cause close to its heart: Fair Trade manufacturing.
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Art turns green in the Chaba Art Décor & Design Collection

Chaba Décor creates one-of-a-kind home décor accents. Pieces such as frames and clocks are made of old wood collected from torn down, non-utilized buildings, schools, boats and homes in Thailand. By recycling something old into new and unique forms of art, Chaba Décor proves green decorating and gift giving is a breeze.

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Art wax candles delightfully fool the eye

Created by DuDa, Inc. dba ArtWax, Pear and Apple candles are definitely not your average candles. In a northern Poland workshop, a skilled candlemaker starts with a block of warm wax and hand-sculpts these candles, one at a time. Each candle’s slight variation in size, shape and color is what gives these candles true, one-of-a-kind status. In addition to art wax Pear and Apple candles, DuDa, Inc. dba ArtWax will be exhibiting its Sensual Living Gift Sets. This line, designed in Canada and manufactured in China, allows DuDa, Inc. dba ArtWax to present wholesale quality candle gift sets at an affordable price point.

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Exquisite line of jewelry inspired by personal collection of beach glass

Jessica has created a complete line of jewelry inspired by her own collection of beach glass. Whether featured alone or combined with stones, pearls or vintage pottery, the pieces are the most unique in Jessica’s line. Ranging from sculpted pendants and pins to organic bracelets, and rings, they are a reminder that the ocean’s awesome force can turn discarded glass into beautiful jewelry.

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Wholesale vendors and retail buyers from all over the country will converge at AmericasMart® Atlanta and its 6.2 million square feet of exhibition space. Unmatched in size and selection - and enriched with a brand new product collection - this Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market® takes place July 8-16, 2008; an event not to be missed.

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Confections guaranteed to put a smile on your face

Located on a farm setting, in the heart of central Pennsylvania, Sensational Sweets began as a family-operated business that has since blossomed into a candy company that offers a wide range of original confections, from the traditional to the unique. The company’s sensational sweets make superb gifts and are sure to satisfy the pickiest sweet tooth.

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Preservation of historic art form produces exquisite lighting products

Marty Kubicki and Liesa Smith of The Porcelain Garden, Inc., have united their creative talents to craft one of the most unique products in the world. The Porcelain Garden, Inc., is known for producing the finest, most intricately detailed lithophanes in the United States. Their commitment to supplying the highest quality porcelain lighting products has earned them a loyal following and a notable respect in the American Handcraft industry. A wide range of appealing styles guarantees something to suit all tastes.

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