There’s just something so comforting about biting into a chocolate chip cookie that just makes the day better. The combination of the sweet, buttery cookie dough and the rich, chocolatey goodness is pure perfection. Whether it’s a classic recipe or a fun twist with different add-ins like nuts or caramel, chocolate chip cookies never disappoint…. Read more »
Category: Environmental Issues
JUST Water
JUST was inspired by a young Jayden Smith’s quest to do better, beginning as an introduction to the impact humans have on the environment became an obsession to do good. Because JUST is packaged in innovative paper boxes made from 100% recycled materials or infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles, you’ll know that when you drink JUST… Read more »
BLK & BOLD
BLK & Bold specialty beverage was created by lifelong friends Pernell and Rod who grew up together in Gary, Indiana. In 2018 the pair founded BLK and Bold selling coffee and tea out of their headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. BLK & Bold is the Countries first black owned nationally distributed coffee brand, and they’ve… Read more »
Trending products 2023
WE MADE IT! Another year in the books and a new assortment of trending snacks and beverages awaits us in 2023. Last year’s trending predictions were spot on and, since Coffee with a cause will never go out of style it has made our list a second year in a row! Below are CDC’s predictions… Read more »
Sustainable Snack Brands
Enjoy sustainable snack brands that not only take our planet into consideration, but are delicious as well. Rhythm Superfoods, Barnana, Quinn Snacks, Green Mustache, Brewer’s and Project 7 are a few of the sustainable snack brands we offer. Rhythm Superfoods Rhythm Superfoods makes nutrient-dense, inspired, plant-based snacks that move you closer to wellness. That means… Read more »
We’re Proud To Help Keep Our Roads Clean
For over 20 years, CDC has proudly sponsored the cleanup of a one-mile stretch of New York City’s Grand Central Parkway. We are happy to see the roadway kept clean and beautiful, looking so much better than the mess it was before. We must say, it is fun to see our name on the sign… Read more »
NYC Foam Container Ban Overturned
Technically, New York City instituted a ban on the sale of foam cups, plates, bowls, and containers in July – although we have been in the midst of a six-month grace period with no enforcement. Now, a judge has thrown out the ban entirely. New York Times: Judge Strikes Down New York City’s Ban on… Read more »
Eco-Friendly Paper Cup Transition
Our previously-blogged switch-over from Solo cups to International Paper cups includes a transition of our eco-friendly paper cups, from Solo’s “Bare” brand to International Paper’s “Tree” brand. Like Bare cups, Tree cups are considered “green” because they are made with post-consumer fiber. You will see this referenced with the acronym “PCF.” The new Tree cups… Read more »
Solar Panels Offset 30% Of CDC’s Electric Use
Time flies! We’ve now had our roof solar panels up for nearly a year and a half. We have enough data to quantify their effectiveness, and we’re very pleased with the results! Our solar panels were installed during December, 2010 and became operational in January, 2011 (just in time for some epic snow… Read more »
Estate Select Coffee From NYC’s Greenest Roaster
We would like to congratulate our roaster, Eldorado Coffee Roasters, on the news of their 240.24 kilowatt solar array. Over the course of the year, Eldorado will generate enough clean solar energy to offset 100% of their electricity needs. We proudly join them in proclaiming Eldorado to be “the only green coffee roaster in New… Read more »
New CDC Vans Are Born!
As we speak, the newest generation of CDC vans are being prepared for their debut. We are phasing in brand new, sleek, fuel-efficient Ford Transit Vans to replace the larger vans that have traditionally been used by our army of repair technicians. Once we finish equipping them with the famous Coffee Distributing Corp. decals, these… Read more »
Mighty Leaf Tea Now Available
By popular demand, Coffee Distributing Corp. is now stocking Mighty Leaf Tea as a premium tea option. Mighty Leaf Teas Mighty Leaf Tea is a specialty tea company based in California. Mighty Leaf pioneered the concept of a large tea pouch, filled with whole tea leaves and herbs for superior quality. Their signature,… Read more »
How Are Our New Solar Panels Working?
Opening up the electricity bill each month isn’t supposed to be this much fun! Our new solar panels were installed just before the calendar turned to 2011, and with the snowy winter behind us and the summer sun shining bright, we are finally able to start quantifying the benefits. We are proud to report that… Read more »
Mars Drinks’ Impressive, Sustainable Production Facility
I took a day trip down to West Chester, PA to tour Mars Drinks’ North American headquarters and packing plant, home of Flavia. What an impressive operation! Unfortunately, photography of the production line is prohibited. It is a sight to behold, with high tech equipment and talented staff working in tandem across multiple… Read more »
Single-Cup Coffee? 9 Reasons To Choose Flavia
We are the office refreshments experts: we sell Flavia, Keurig, Tassimo, and all of the single-cup office coffee solutions. We turn a huge volume of Mars Drinks filterpacks and K-Cups through our warehouse — tens of millions of each per year — so we are equipped to handle any customer need. However, our experience with… Read more »