Caribou Coffee Donates to Breast Cancer Foundation; 10% of Proceeds from Amy's Blend Honors Memory of Employee; Funds Raised to Spread Awareness & Prevention.

MINNEAPOLIS & ATLANTA -- The Caribou Coffee Company today presented a check for more than $28,000.00 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) during a ceremony in Atlanta. About half of the proceeds came from sales of "Amy's Blend," a special coffee the company developed in honor of Amy Erickson, an employee who succumbed to breast cancer. Caribou CEO Michael J. Coles earmarked 10% of "Amy's Blend" sales for the NBCF. "This is a fitting way to remember Amy, whose passion helped build Caribou Coffee into the company it is today. Amy was instrumental in developing our cupping skills and applied her creativity to develop new products and new blends. Amy's vision and spirit are with us today."

Upon accepting the donation, NBCF President Janelle Hail said, "The impact of this generous donation has a far-reaching effect to save women's lives. Every 12 minutes a woman dies of breast cancer. With prevention and early detection we can help women be proactive in protecting their own health and offer hope for their future." Hail is a 23-year breast cancer survivor and tireless crusader to teach women about the disease.

The total amount of the donation was $28,602.00. Caribou raised $14,051.00, which The Coca-Cola Company matched. An anonymous donor added another $500.00. Ms. Hail accepted the check at a Caribou Coffee in Atlanta.

"When Caribou told us about this project we wanted to help," said Sandy Douglas, Coca-Cola Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. "The Coca-Cola Company is pleased to match Caribou's donation to this worthy cause."

"Amy's Blend" was on sale April 26 through June 6. Coles added, "We plan to expand the program and add a decaffeinated "Amy's Blend" next year. This should enable us to raise even more money in the fight against breast cancer."

Amy was one of Caribou's original team members and was subsequently the company's Research and Development Manager for Quality and Coffee. "Amy's Blend" is bright-spirited and cheery, just like Amy herself. The blend combines citrus high notes with a smooth harmonious silkiness. Underneath it all is a subtle yet delightful hint of melon flavor. Amy's is a lighter roast made up of beans from Africa and the Americas. This special coffee is truly a tribute to one of Caribou Coffee's visionary pioneers. On June 30, 1995 Caribou opened its current cupping facility and dedicated it as the "Amy Erickson Cupping and Quality Laboratory."

About Caribou Coffee

Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee Company is the second largest non-franchised coffee house chain in the United States with 263 stores in 10 states and the District of Columbia. Caribou Coffee opened its first store in December 1992 in Minneapolis. Today, 3500 people work in Caribou's 263 locations.

About the National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.

NBCF creates educational programs and works with local hospitals, organizations, and shelters across the nation providing funding for free mammograms for women who cannot afford them.

You may learn more about NBCF or donate money by visiting www.nationalbreastcancer.org.

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company. Along with Coca-Cola(R), recognized as the world's best-known brand, the Company markets four of the world's top five soft drink brands, including Diet Coke(R), Fanta(R) and Sprite(R), and a wide range of other beverages, including diet and light soft drinks, waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees and sports drinks. Through the world's largest distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate exceeding one billion servings each day.

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