Spring Snacks & Beverages

Spring has sprung! CDC has the perfect snacks and beverages to help you enjoy the nice weather and new blossoms. This spring, cold brew and flavored sparkling water are expected to be the trending beverage of choice.   Here is the full list of spring snacks and beverages to stock your break room with: Bare… Read more »

Safeguard the health and well-being of your associates!

Safeguard the health and well-being of your associates! CDC has options to accommodate your associates whether they are working from home or back in the office. Check out ways CDC can help keep your breakroom safe and sanitized below! Schedule Sanitization Equipment Sanitization is extremely important for any machines sitting dormant for a week or… Read more »

What Happened To My Coffee Kits?

What Happened to My Coffee Kits? We are no longer selling coffee in “kits” with filters.  A variety of factors have convinced us that it is better to give you, our customer, the option to choose the proper amount and type of filter for your coffee.  Starting today, please order your paper filters separately when… Read more »

Dunkin Donuts® K-Cups Now Available!

Hey Dunkin Donuts fans!  Now you can enjoy your favorite coffee flavors and blends using the Keurig in your office.  We currently have 5 selections in stock and ready to ship! Dunkin Donuts® Dark – DDKD Dunkin Donuts® Decaf – DDKDEC Dunkin Donuts® French Vanilla – DDKFV Dunkin Donuts® Hazelnut – DDKH Dunkin Donuts® Original… Read more »

Popular Starbucks Blends Now Available For Your Flavia Brewer!

Mars Drinks/Flavia has just announced a new partnership with Starbucks!  As a result, we are now shipping Starbucks filter packs for all Flavia brew systems.  The three most popular selections at Starbucks shops are available: Veranda® – also known as Blonde® (CDC code:  FSV) Pike Place Roast® – medium roast and the most popular Starbucks blend (CDC code:… Read more »

Cold Brew Gets Hot!

Cold Brew Coffee Kegerator

The biggest trend in coffee right now is Cold Brew Coffee. Don’t confuse this with Iced Coffee, which is simply drip brewed coffee poured over ice or cooled in the refrigerator. Cold brew uses cold water and extended steep time (6 to 12 hours or more) to produce a smoother but very potent brew. The… Read more »

Coffee Alternatives To Start Your Day

Waking up and starting the day can be the toughest part of you day.  Most people reach for coffee, which is always a great choice, but did you know these other beverages can also get your motor going in the morning? Fruit Juices Fruit juice is a fantastic way to start your day! Apple and… Read more »

Coffee Creamer Pairings

Many people enjoy a bit of flavored creamer with their coffee, but did you know certain creamers complement your snacks better than others? Like cookies and milk, or peanut butter and jelly, some flavors just go together better. Read on to see if our pairings match up to your preferences. Sweet Snacks With sweet treats… Read more »

Historical Coffee Trends

Did you know that we have the Boston Tea Party to thank for our coffee culture? In 1773, when the new tax on tea was imposed, American colonists began drinking brewed coffee as a replacement, and thus the coffee trend began. See how this trend changed and developed in the 243 years since… Those earliest… Read more »

Seasonal Green Mountain Golden French Toast

With Winter upon us, Green Mountain Golden French Toast is now available!   “Enjoy the comforting flavors (and sensational aromas!) of warm, buttered French Toast.” Order now, why supplies last! Golden French Toast is sold in K-Cups (code GMKGFT) and 2.2 ounce fractional packs (code X139).

Top-Selling Mars Drinks of 2015

With over 37 million filterpacks sold, Mars Drinks represents a major category for CDC. Here’s a look on how those sales break down by category and by SKU. Alterra coffee made up 67.4% of sales, with Bright Tea contributing 23.3%, Indulgence drinks 7.4%, Peet’s coffee 1.1%, and the new Barista Espresso filterpacks contributing 0.8%.  … Read more »

Top-Selling K-Cups of 2015

Let’s look back at 2015 and analyze our top selling K-Cups. Once again, 87.9% of our K-Cup sales were coffee, while Tea accounted for only 10.8%, and Indulgence drinks 1.3%. Green Mountain continues to dominate as the top brand, with 65.3% of sales, though other brands are gaining market share. Starbucks ranked 2nd with 8.3%… Read more »

Celebrate The Holiday Season With Green Mountain

The Holiday season is perhaps the most popular, as far as Green Mountain’s seasonal coffees are concerned. Three different holiday coffees are available, all for a limited time!     Green Mountain Gingerbread is available in K-Cups (code: GMKGING) and 2.2-ounce fractional packs (X348). Green Mountain Holiday Blend is available in K-Cups (code: GMKHOL). Green… Read more »

Alterra Donut Shop Dark Now Available!

Alterra Donut Shop Blend has become one of Mars Drinks’ more popular offerings since its 2013 debut. But many clients, especially in our New York market, have a taste for something darker. Introducing Alterra Donut Shop Dark! The latest “dark and intense” coffee exclusively for the Flavia single-cup brewer. Order now using code ALTDSD. Donut… Read more »

More Starbucks K-Cups Now Available

The premium Starbucks K-Cup lineup has proved to be very popular since its debut, and now the array of offerings has grown by 50%! Breakfast Blend (medium roast) and French Roast (dark roast) are now available! The full Starbucks K-Cup lineup, with our product codes, is listed below: KSBV – Starbucks Veranda Blonde KSBB –… Read more »