Monin and Torani are two of the most well-known gourmet syrup brands within the specialty beverage industry. For creative mixologists and baristas, Monin and Torani syrups are called upon to put the right flavor into beverages ranging from the essentials to the extraordinary. Both companies have an established annual tradition of naming a Flavor of…
We know that there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but sometimes a little chocolate goes a long way. It just so happens that a few of Houston’s vendors offer products that pair exceptionally well with cocoa, so we thought we’d share a few of them ahead of the upcoming holiday. Who knows?…
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is a nonprofit organization representing coffee professionals around the world, from roasters and baristas, to the farmers who start it all. This organization formed in 2017 when the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA, established in 1982) and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE, established in 1998) unified under…
More than 40 years ago by Don Cline founded Pacific NW Outreach with the mission of “working hand in hand with Native Americans… physically and spiritually.” Located in Gresham, Oregon, the nonprofit organization aims to spread the Word of God to Native Americans while also providing physical assistance to relieve pain and hunger. The organization…
Blue Hills Church in Kansas City is committed to being “A place to love. A place to grow. A place to experience God.” As such, they are also committed to the spiritual growth and development, educational training, economic empowerment, and social advocacy of their local community. As a part of their commitment to their local…
Twenty-five years ago, Houston’s and Torani embarked on the beginning of a long-standing business partnership that has brought ample success and growth to both companies. As one of our top vendors, the Torani management team genuinely understands Houston’s business model and the benefits we provide not only to our customers but to our vendors as…
The weekend of October 13th – 16th brought coffee aficionados from around the country to Portland, Oregon for Coffee Fest Portland. Coffee Fest holds three regional shows across the country each year, with shows held in Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois earlier this year. Our Sales and Marketing Teams have worked the Coffee Fest Shows,…
I think we can all agree that no Independence Day is complete without mouthwatering food! The 4th of July is all about eating outdoors, grilling, drinking refreshing beverages, and enjoying the company of family and friends! Everyone loves the savory tastes of grilled foods on the 4th but while the classic cookout selection of burgers, hot dogs,…
As defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the Mason jar is a wide-mouthed glass jar with an airtight screw top, used for preserving fruit and vegetables. Technically, this definition is correct; a Mason jar can be used for storing fruits and veggies; but recently, they have become so much more versatile than that. Mason jars literally have…
Coffee and tea lovers unite! Coffee Fest Chicago is right around the corner meaning there are a bunch of great new products waiting for you at the show. If it looks like coffee, smells like coffee, goes well with coffee or is coffee, you will find it at Coffee Fest. We are going to see what’s hot…