Christopher Bean Coffee Brewing up New Coffee Deal with Lowe’s Foods

Released on = September 9, 2005, 11:07 am

Press Release Author = Mark Geallis / Christopher Bean Coffee

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = Christopher Bean Coffee has reached an agreement with Lowe’s
Foods, based in NC to distribute 6 varieties of gourmet coffees in over 100 upscale
supermarkets. Now in over 1450 Locations Christopher Bean Coffee is one of the
fastest growing specialty coffee companies in America.

Press Release Body = DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Sept. 10, 2005)—Christopher Bean Coffee
Company today announced it has reached an agreement with Lowe’s Foods, based in
Winston-Salem, NC to distribute their gourmet specialty coffees in over 100 upscale
supermarkets in North and South Carolina. This brings the company’s total
distribution network to over 1450 Locations Nationwide.
Lowe’s Foods Is introducing 6 delicious varieties of Christopher Bean Ground Coffee
in the coming weeks. Director of Marketing, Mark Geallis said “Gourmet Blends
include Jamaica Blue Mountain, House and Oceans Blend a specially roasted blend of
coffees form coastal growers around the world. Delicious flavored coffees now
available are Crème Brule Truffle, Cinnamon Pecan Brownie and Winter Wonderland a
wonderful caramel, hazelnut blend with a hint of vanilla & coconut that can now be
enjoyed all year long.”
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 at
www.christopherbean.com and was introduced in over 300 Kroger stores in the
Southeast.

Web Site = http://www.christopherbean.com

Contact Details = Mark Geallis

Director of Sales & Marketing

Christopher Bean Coffee Co.

Gourmet Coffee Roasters

440 Fentress Blvd.

Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

Ph. 386-257-2326 Fax 386-257-2322
Email mark@christopherbean.com
WebSite www.christopherbean.com