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 »

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 »

Support Local with These Brands

We love showing our locally owned brands some extra love whenever we can- why wouldn’t we, they are our friends and neighbors!  By supporting local brands, we strengthen our community comradery, create more jobs for those in our community, and help to reduce local environmental impacts. Support local by adding some of these yummy locally… Read more »

Chips & Dip

Some things were just meant to go together: peanuts and jelly, apples and pie, cookies and milk, and chips and dip! Learn about some of our favorite chip brands- all guaranteed to satisfy your salty, crunchy cravings! Baked in Brooklyn Baked in Brooklyn is located in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, a classic NYC melting pot neighborhood…. Read more »

Five Juices to Start Your Day With

Juices

Every great breakfast starts with a cold refreshing juice. Let us help you get a jump start on your workday with our juice selection. Continue reading to see which five juices you should start your day with! ALO Drink ALO Drink’s Original line takes natural aloe vera juice and pulp that they harvest on their… Read more »

Bulk Snacking with Truly Good Foods

Truly Good Foods

Truly Good Foods is a second-generation family-owned business. Their company was founded in 1977 by Jerry and Betty York and is now run by their two daughters Carolyn Bennett and Angela Bauer and son-in-law John Bauer. Truly Good Foods is certified in the Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) and the Women-Owned Small Business Program (WOSB). They… Read more »

Protein Bars- Small, But Mighty

Don’t be fooled, a protein bar is more than just a small bar filled with oats, nuts and dried fruits. It is a strong and mighty bar that can fuel your busy mornings and afternoons. Learn about some of our favorite bars that will help fuel your associates through their workday. Kate’s Real Food Before… Read more »