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. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1870.0"] Rainforest Alliance Logo[/caption] The Rainforest Alliance works directly with farmers to teach and encourage good land-use practices. Specifically, the Alliance requires the
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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
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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,
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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
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Learn More About Peet’s Coffee
Presenting the newest section on our website -- Peet's coffee! [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="917.0"] Peet's Coffee on cdccoffee.com[/caption] 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.
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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. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2000.0"] Reese's Pieces
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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.
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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 Smooth"
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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! [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="743.0"] Gloria Jean's Discontinued K-Cups[/caption] Pomegranate Berry Fusion Tea, Mango Tea,
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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 achieve
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