North American Coffee Partnership Unveils Hazelnut Bottled Frappuccino Coffee Drink.Business Editors PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2001 Starbucks Frappuccino Ready-To-Drink Coffee Beverages Now Available in Seven Flavors The North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Coffee Partnership (NACP NACP North American Carbon Program (US Carbon Cycle Science Steering Group) NACP National AIDS Control Program NACP National AIDS Coordination Programme (Zimbabwe) ), a joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company (Nasdaq:SBUX SBUX Starbucks Corporation (stock symbol) SBUX Starbucks Coffee Company ) and PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PEP), announced today the unveiling of a new flavor to complement the existing bottled Frappuccino(R) coffee drink line-up -- Hazelnut. "Hazelnut is one of the most popular flavor additions to espresso beverages at Starbucks coffeehouses, so this is a natural flavor extension for us," said Keith Reimer, general manager of the NACP. "Based upon the enthusiasm from Starbucks retail customers we are confident this will be a welcomed addition." The newest offering is currently available in West Coast markets and in Chicago, Texas and Oklahoma. Distribution to the entire country is expected by September 2001. Starbucks bottled Frappuccino can be found in grocery stores, convenience stores The following is a list of convenience stores organized by geographical location. Stores are grouped by the lowest heading that contains all locales in which the brands have significant presence. , select Starbucks locations and a variety of other outlets. Ready-to-drink Hazelnut Frappuccino is available in single-serve 9.5-ounce bottles and four-packs of 9.5-ounce bottles. Six other flavors are available, including coffee, mocha Mocha (mō`kə), town (1990 est. pop. 2,000), S Yemen, a port on the Red Sea. It was noted for the export of the coffee to which it gave its name but declined as a trading port in the late 19th cent. with the rise of Hodeida and Aden. , mocha lite, caramel, vanilla, and mocha amaretto am·a·ret·to n. pl. am·a·ret·tos An Italian liqueur flavored with almond. [Italian, diminutive of amaro, bitter, from Latin am . "Consumers know and trust that a Starbucks branded product will be an exceptionally high quality product," adds Reimer. "Because of our dedication to quality, bottled Frappuccino remains the leader in the ready-to-drink coffee category." Formed in 1994, the North American Coffee Partnership produces a bottled version of one of Starbucks most popular blended, cold coffee beverages. The partnership combines Starbucks standing as North America's leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee with Pepsi's record of beverage innovation and distribution-system strength. Coffee Frappuccino, the inaugural flavor of the bottled line, was introduced in 1996 and quickly elevated Starbucks bottled Frappuccino to the leader in the ready-to-drink coffee category. Pepsi-Cola Company (www.pepsi.com), headquartered in Purchase, N.Y., is the global beverage division of PepsiCo, Inc. (www.pepsico.com). Its brands in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. include Pepsi, Diet Pepsi Diet Pepsi is a low-calorie carbonated cola, introduced in 1964 as a variant of Pepsi-Cola with no sugar. Its current formula in the United States contains only the artificial sweetener aspartame, but the current Canadian formulation contains both aspartame (124mg/355ml) and , Pepsi ONE, Mountain Dew, Mug, Sierra Mist, Slice, Wild Cherry wild cherry, n Latin names: Prunus virginiana, Prunus serotina; part used: bark; uses: coughs, colds, respiratory ailments, diarrhea, astringent, bronchial sedative, possible anticancer agent; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children; may Pepsi, SoBe, Aquafina, All Sport, Dole single-serve juices and FruitWorks. The company also makes and markets North America's No. 1 ready-to-drink iced teas via a joint venture with Lipton. Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to its retail locations in North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim, Starbucks sells coffee and tea products through its specialty operations, including its online store at Starbucks.com. Additionally, Starbucks produces and sells bottled Frappuccino(R) coffee drink and a line of superpremium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships. The Company's other brands enhance the Starbucks Experience through best-of-class products: Tazo Tea Company offers a line of innovative premium teas, and Hear Music produces and distributes a line of exceptional compact discs. Editor's Note: A digital image of Starbucks bottled Hazelnut Frappuccino(R) coffee drink is available upon request. Contact Megan Behrbaum at Starbucks Coffee Company, mbehrbau@starbucks.com or 206/318-7310 (phone), for additional information. |
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