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 »

Pumpkin Spice Season is Upon Us!

  Pumpkin spice season is the best time of the year, hands down! There’s just something magical about the aroma of pumpkin spice filling the air, bringing back memories of cozy evenings and crisp autumn days. From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin spice cookies, this flavor takes center stage and adds a delightful touch to… Read more »

CDC’s Mid-Summer Snack and Beverage Picks

  Summer isn’t over just yet and we have another round of snacks and beverages you want to try before the party comes to an end. Settle in and brace yourself for snack expedition because we’re going on an adventure. Ruby Ruby Sparkling Hibiscus Water is a delightful and refreshing beverage that combines the natural flavors… Read more »

C is for Cookie

  Cookies are one of my favorite treats, and I’m sure I’m not alone! Whether you like them crispy, chewy, or somewhere in between, there’s a cookie out there for everyone. In this blog, we’ll explore the history of cookies, different types of cookies, and some of the best cookie recipes out there. So grab… Read more »

Summer Sweets You Need to eat.

Hu The idea behind Hu was Inspired by Co – Founder Jordan’s extensive health and wellness research as well as Jason’s (another Co – Founder) successful battles with auto-immune disease. Co-founders Jordan Brown, Jason Karp, and Jessica Karp wanted to make a change. Through experimentation and research on the gut-brain connection, the causes of systemic… Read more »

Open Water – More Water. Less Plastic.

The smooth, crisp, and refreshing taste of Open Water is made in 100% recyclable aluminum bottles. They are great for on the go with an aluminum twist off cap. Owners Nic and Jess started open water in 2014 with a goal in mind of eliminating 1 billion plastic bottles over the next five years. Plastic… Read more »

Sanzo Sparkling Water

Sanzo is the first Asian inspired sparkling water that only uses real fruit and has no added sugars. Born from a desire to bring Asian flavored beverages to the current trend of clean eating Sandro Roco founded Sanzo to bridge cultures by connecting people to authentic flavors. Since bubby water has been in the spotlight… Read more »

Cold Brew Season is back!

  It’s spring which means cold brew season again! Yay! We at CDC have done the delightfully pleasant work of tasting each of the cold brew brands featured in this blog so you can have the inside scoop on the buzz surrounding cold brew season. La Colombe La Colombe makes their cold brew by steeping… Read more »

Tosi and Bobo’s – a wondrous experience in every bite!

Founded by mother daughter duo Stefanie and Chelsea Hults in 2012, Tosi which means “True” in Finnish, are plant-based snack bars. Low in sugar, made with almonds, cashews, other nuts, chia, and flax seeds, for a mix of fiber and healthy fats! This means you can feel good about each bite you take of a… Read more »

Berry Bissap – A refreshing, light, Spiced West African Hibiscus Tea

Akua Kyerematen Nettey founded Berry Bissap with the intent to bring a very well-known beverage in West Africa to the Western consumer. In January of 2019, Berry Bissap was introduced to the market in the Hudson Valley area of New York and later into the NYC area during mid to late 2020. Since then, this… Read more »

Partake Cookies

Partake Foods is an allergy friendly brand started by Denise Woodard that creates foods people with food allergies can enjoy; Partake products are free of the top 9 allergens like peanuts, eggs, dairy, tree nuts, soy, sesame, fish, shellfish and wheat. Founded in 2016, after Denise’s daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, all of… 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 »

July’s Trending Snacks

July Trending Snacks

Browse through July’s new selection of trending snacks and beverages. This month’s selection features a range of products- from women-owned to locally sourced, each item is unique. We have a product for everybody, no matter what your dietary restriction is! Read more about July’s snacks and beverages and their fascinating stories below. Lemon Perfect Squeeze… Read more »

June’s Trending Snacks & Beverages

June's Trending Snacks Beverages

Browse through June’s new selection of trending snacks. This month’s selection features a range of snacks and beverages- from women-owned to minority-owned to locally sourced, each item is unique. We have a product for everybody, no matter what your dietary restriction is! Read more about June’s snacks and beverages and their fascinating stories below. REAL… Read more »