DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA (Sept. 26, 2005)—Christopher Bean Coffee Company will introduce its new “Holiday Collection” of fresh roast gourmet coffees in October, at Publix Supermarkets.

“The success of our Holiday coffees at our web site, www.christopherbean.com showed us that customers love these special flavors and blends” said Mark Geallis, Director of Sales & Marketing. Publix will promote the coffees in a new seasonal display offering Holiday Blend, Pumpkin Spice, and Winter Wonderland Coffee a delicious caramel, hazelnut blend with a hint of vanilla & coconut.

Christopher Bean Coffee is one of the fastest growing specialty coffee companies in America. They produce superior gourmet blends and flavored coffees from carefully selected 100% Arabica beans from the finest crop offerings in the world. These beans are then hand roasted in small batches to guarantee full control over the roasting process.

Headquartered in Daytona Beach Florida, The Company was founded in 1996 when owner Christopher W. Brown began hand-roasting unique blends and flavors for discriminating coffee drinkers. In 1998, the company began roasting gourmet coffee for hotels, offices and restaurants. Retail distribution started in 2001 when Marshal Fields Department Stores and Publix Supermarkets introduced Christopher Bean Coffee in limited distribution. The following year Publix increased distribution to all 850 stores as a warehouse item and the company also began sales in 4 Florida Wal-Mart Super Centers. In 2003 Christopher Bean Coffee expanded mail order capabilities to include the convenience of online shopping and was introduced in over 300 Kroger stores in the Southeast. This year the Carolina’s premier grocer Lowe’s Foods added Christopher Bean to its Specialty Coffee section.


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