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NuZee Inc., Richardson, Texas, announced the launch of partner Stone Brewing's direct-to-consumer eCommerce website for distribution of co-manufactured Stone Brewing specialty coffee products.
NuZee secures global licensing deal with Stone Brewing to launch full line of coffee products
July 7, 2023
Richardson, Texas-based NuZee Inc., a leading coffee co-packing and technology company, announced entering into a five-year global licensing agreement with Stone Brewing, Escondido, Calif. Under the exclusive agreement, NuZee intends to co-manufacture and distribute Stone Brewing specialty coffee products nationwide through a vast network of natural grocery, traditional grocery, and convenience store channels, as well as office coffee and hotel brokers and distributors.