The Rainforest Alliance is a non-profit organization (much like the well-known Fair Trade organization), that works with coffee farmers and other agricultural producers to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainability. The Rainforest Alliance works directly with farmers to teach and encourage good land-use practices. Specifically, the Alliance requires the maintenance or restoration of a… Read more »
Category: Product Information
How To Read Mars Candy Expiration Codes
As a follow-up to our post explaining how to read expiration dates off of Nestle candy packaging, here is some information about Mars’ dating system. This information will be useful both to our vending customers — who purchase candy bars individually from our snack machines — and to our regular office customers, to whom we… Read more »
Green Mountain Suspends Fair Trade
Due to current coffee market conditions, Green Mountain temporarily suspends production of a few of its popular coffee lines — mostly Fair Trade Organic coffees. Production will resume in Mid-May when Green Mountain is able to replenish its supply of green coffee beans. We are not yet out of stock on all of these coffees,… Read more »
Where Can I Find Flavia Decaf Hazelnut?
You may have heard that Mars Drinks has made the decision to discontinue Flavia Decaf Hazelnut, with no direct Alterra replacement. But fear not. At Coffee Distributing Corp., we can confidently say that we will have Decaf Hazelnut in stock as long as — and probably longer than — anyone else. We should have stock… Read more »
Learn More About Peet’s Coffee
Presenting the newest section on our website — Peet’s coffee! The Full Product List page details each of the Peet’s coffee blends that we carry, and their pack sizes (2.5 ounce frac, 1 lb ground, and/or 1 lb whole bean). The Sustainability page explains Peet’s commitment to sustainability. Read about how Peet’s sources… Read more »
How To Read Nestle Candy Expiration Codes
Since we sell candy via our snack vending machines and also by the full box or case, we often get questioned on how to read the expiration codes. For example, Nestle’s candy products don’t include a clear expiration date, but rather an expiration code which needs to be deciphered. Luckily, the expiration date… Read more »
Bright Tea Peppermint Replaces Flavia
Introducing Bright Tea Peppermint Herbal for your Flavia single-cup brewer! We’ve just sold out of the old Flavia Peppermint, which has been discontinued by the manufacturer and replaced with the new Bright Tea Peppermint Herbal (Buy Now: code BTPEP). Note that while Peppermint Herbal is not technically “decaf” it is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea…. Read more »
Alterra Costa Rica Replaces Flavia
We’d like to officially introduce Alterra Costa Rica for the Flavia single-cup brew system! We have now sold out of the old Flavia Costa Rica, which has been discontinued by Mars Drinks. Alterra Costa Rica (Buy Now: code ALTCR) is the direct replacement. Alterra Costa Rica is one of three coffees in the “Light and… Read more »
Discontinued Gloria Jean’s K-Cups
A number of Gloria Jean’s K-Cups have been discontinued by the manufacturer. The good news is, there are so many offerings from Green Mountain, Celestial Seasonings, Timothy’s, Diedrich, Twinings, and Wolfgang Puck that you are sure to find a suitable replacement! Pomegranate Berry Fusion Tea, Mango Tea, and Black Gold Extra Bold are… Read more »
Green Mountain Point Of Sale Materials
If you run a convenience store or similar type of re-sale location, our mission is to help you to sell as much coffee as possible, keep your customers happy and loyal, and maximize profits. As Green Mountain’s wholesale distributor in the New York Metro area, we have an entire program available to you to help… Read more »
Mars Drink of the Month: Green Tea!
Mars Drinks now offers three different types of Green Tea for your Flavia single-cup brewer. This month we are re-introducing Green Tea with Jasmine (code BTGTJ), Select Green Tea (code BTGT), and Japanese Green Tea (code BTGTJAP). Order now or check out information on all of the new Bright Tea Company filterpacks. Don’t… Read more »
How To Read Sunkist Soda’s Expiration Code
Sunkist cans bear a manufacture date code, not an expiration date or sell-by date code. The soda is considered fresh for 39 weeks from the manufacture date (13 weeks for diet product and product in plastic bottles). The first step is to be sure to locate the correct code. It is printed on the bottom… Read more »
Is My Flavia Coffee Machine Kosher? Yes!
As per this Kosher Certificate, all Flavia single-cup brewers — including the C400, C200, S350, and SB100 — are kosher. Likewise, all of the Alterra coffee and Bright Tea filterpacks are kosher certified. However, it is important to note that the “indulgence” drinks — Dove Hot Chocolate, Cappuccino Swirl, and Milky Way Swirl — are… Read more »
How To Brew A Flavia Raspberry Truffle
In addition to the 17 Alterra Coffees and 10 Bright Teas, the Flavia system from Mars Drinks offers a wide array of two-pack drink possibilities. Cappuccino (Cappuccino Swirl packet plus a coffee packet) is the most popular two-pack drink option, but there are also more creative possibilities. Try a Raspberry Truffle! Brew a Hot Cocoa… Read more »
Our New Green Mountain Coffee Webpages
The latest “Partner Brand” featured on our website is Green Mountain Coffee Roasters! This brand new section includes several webpages chock full of company and product information: Fair Trade Coffee Explained About Green Mountain / Company History Keurig Brewers / K-Cup Office Coffee Convenience Store Program (Wholesale) Product List & Descriptions: Green Mountain… Read more »