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Caribou Coffee Embarks on Strategic CPG Licensing Deal with JDE Peet's

Published January 19, 2024

Caribou Coffee, a renowned coffeehouse operator, has recently announced that it has entered a substantial strategic licensing agreement with JDE Peet's, an esteemed global coffee and tea company. This pivotal move is set to substantially bolster Caribou Coffee's efforts to concentrate on its primary business strategy, which revolves around managing and expanding its retail coffeehouse establishments. Moreover, the deal stands as a recognition of Caribou Coffee's successful foray into the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) market.

Strategic Growth Opportunities

The agreement effectively grants JDE Peet's the licensing rights to develop and distribute Caribou Coffee branded products in the CPG sector. This alignment is anticipated to unlock new growth avenues for Caribou Coffee, enabling the brand to reach consumers beyond the confines of its retail locations. In entrusting JDE Peet's with the expansion of the CPG business line, Caribou Coffee is poised to dedicate greater resources and attention to refining and advancing its core coffeehouse operations.

A Mutually Beneficial Deal

Under the conditions of the contract, both entities aim to leverage their individual strengths to mutually benefit from this partnership. Caribou Coffee is set to benefit from the extensive global distribution and marketing capabilities of JDE Peet's.JDEP

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