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Roasting Partner Testimonials
Bob Stiller, President of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®
"At Green Mountain we have successfully built our business by starting with an outstanding product - our coffee - and delivering an outstanding coffee experience. The patented packaging of Green Mountain coffee in the K-Cup promises a premium cup of coffee - exactly the way our master roasters envisioned. You can't find a more convenient cup of extraordinary coffee."
Edward Apffel, Vice President of Sales for Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffee and Diedrich Coffee, Inc.
"In 1999, I was introduced to Keurig's cutting edge one cup at a time coffee brewing technology. Today that same technology has enabled Gloria Jean's and Diedrich Coffee to distribute well over 60 million cups of coffee in just three years. Keurig Brewed technology has proven itself in the office market and we at Diedrich and Gloria Jean's believe there is a tremendous opportunity for Keurig in the home market as well."
Becky McKinnon, President Timothy's World Coffee
"The introduction of the Keurig home brewer is a natural step for both Keurig Premium Brewing Systems and Timothy's. In addition to our office coffee business, Timothy's sells a variety of specialty coffees fresh from our roaster to consumers through our 150 Timothy's World Coffee stores. Now, through the Keurig At Home brewer, we can offer our retail customers the same variety, convenience and taste that they enjoy in their offices."
Jean-Yves Monette, President & CEO, Van Houtte Inc
"We've been roasting gourmet coffee since 1919, and we consider that the Keurig brewing system allows consumers to enjoy an excellent cup of Van Houtte coffee. Not only is Keurig growing at a fast pace in the office coffee market, but being the largest Keurig distributor in North America, we believe the entry into the home market presents tremendous growth potential for both companies. It will allow Van Houtte to offer its fine gourmet coffee to more consumers in North America."
Mr. Tatsushi Ueshima, President of the UCC Ueshima Coffee Company
"In 1999, we personally experienced the high quality taste profile produced by the Keurig brewing system at the SCAA show. Based on that experience with Keurig single cup brewing technology, I thought UCC and Keurig should work together to bring this revolution in coffee brewing technology to Japan and then to all of Asia. We were very pleased in 200l to announce the formation of the Keurig FE joint venture between UCC and Keurig."
Ellen Deutsch, Senior Vice President of The Hain Celestial Group
"We are very enthusiastic about our new relationship with Green Mountain Coffee to package our teas in Keurig K-Cups. We all share a commitment to quality, and our new venture allows consumers to enjoy both products conveniently. The Keurig K-Cup system preserves product integrity and flavor during the brewing process, both of which are important to our loyal consumers."
Arnie D'Angelo, President International Marketing Systems, Ltd.
"Our affiliation with Van Houtte,Inc as a partner to package and promote Bigelow Teas in Keurig K-Cups will afford millions of Bigelow Tea drinkers the convenience to enjoy our products through this new and innovative Keurig system. Bigelow Teas are available in Traditional, Green, Flavored, and Herbal varieties."
Fabrizio Parini, CEO of Ghirardelli Chocolate Company®
“At Ghirardelli, our goal is to become America’s most preferred premium chocolate. Partnering with Keurig—the Premium single cup system—will expand our brand to millions of gourmet consumers.”
Dan Martin, President of Twinings North America®
“Twinings is thrilled to pack our gourmet, specialty teas in K-Cups for Keurig users. Keurig brewing with K-Cups ensures our tea blends will always deliver a unique, great tasting specialty tea experience.”
John Dresel, President of Tully’s®
“Tully’s is thrilled to offer our handcrafted, small-batch roasted coffees in K-Cups for Keurig users. The single cup revolution is growing and we’ve partnered with Keurig because their technology and K-Cups ensure our coffees will deliver the gourmet coffee experience Tully’s customers have come to expect.”
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