WATERTOWN, Conn., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Rock, the largest independent bottler
and distributor of water in the Northeast, announces its new
product line of Cool Beans coffee. To get customers excited about
the new line, a free trial of Cool Beans coffee is now available at
iwantcoolbeans.com.
As a 96-year old company, Crystal
Rock continues to innovate and expand complementary product
offerings that support the growing demand of its diverse customers.
Cool Beans coffee provides a unique alternative to many coffee
choices in the market, with a wide selection of premium roasts,
custom flavors and traditional favorites -- specialty coffees at
competitive prices.
"We've been providing water products and services to our
customers since 1914, and today, we have our own line of coffee to
give those customers even more ways to enjoy their day," stated
Peter Baker, President & CEO,
Crystal Rock. "We're offering free
trials and samples of Cool Beans to everyone, as it is consistent
with our philosophy of simplicity, friendliness and added
value."
The coffee line will initially be marketed through Crystal Rock's existing customer base of more
than 100,000 homes and offices throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Vermont,
New Hampshire, Maine, New
York and New Jersey. It
will also be available to Connecticut baseball fans as the Official
Coffee of the New Britain Rock Cats - the Eastern League Double A
affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. In the near future, Crystal Rock will be expanding distribution of
Cool Beans coffee into new channels, including convenience
stores.
Cool Beans coffee varieties are offered in pod and fractional
packs for regular, decaf, Colombian and flavored varieties. The
initial line includes 21 varieties, all of which are roasted using
Cool Beans' proprietary roast profiles. Plans include the addition
of more flavors and organic trade choices in the coming months.
The Cool Beans brand joins the Crystal Rock Bottled Water and
Vermont Pure Natural Spring Water brands as Crystal Rock-operated product offerings.
The Cool Beans brand, positioning and marketing was developed by
The Worx Group, a nationally-recognized brand communications firm
and marketing agency of record for Crystal
Rock.
About Crystal Rock
Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. (AMEX: VPS), the largest independent
home and office distributor of its kind in the United States, markets water, coffee and
other home and office refreshment products throughout the Northeast
through its subsidiary Crystal Rock LLC. The Company bottles and
distributes natural spring water under the Vermont Pure® brand and
purified water with minerals added under the Crystal Rock® label.
The majority of its sales are derived from a route distribution
system that delivers water in 3- to 5-gallon reusable and
recyclable bottles. The Company continues to set high standards in
the bottled water industry through its technical innovation,
commitment to the environment and by integrating its family roots
into relationships with employees and customers. More information
is available at www.crystalrock.com.
Media Contacts:
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Peter Baker
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Crystal Rock
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860-945-0661
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pbaker@crystalrock.com
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Chris Mitchell
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The Worx Group
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203-758-3311
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cmitchell@theworxgroup.com
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SOURCE Crystal Rock LLC