MINNEAPOLIS–(Business Wire)–Today, Caribou Coffee proudly announced the inaugural Supplier of the Year Award by recognizing Lyons Magnus for their outstanding partnership in supplying the organization with premium ingredients for smoothies, juice, and tea blends.
“We’re happy to award Lyons Magnus – our partner of 14 years – with our 2013 Supplier of the Year Award,” said Karen Francois, senior director of strategic sourcing at Caribou Coffee.
“Lyons Magnus has received this recognition for their exceptional quality and service performance as well as their contributions to innovation and responsible sourcing. Our relationship with Lyon’s Magnus has positively impacted our business results and we look forward to the continued partnership.”
The Supplier of the Year Award is based upon performance data, compliance, innovation, quality, service, responsiveness and corporate social responsibility. Caribou Coffee will provide Lyons Magnus with a tangible award and will display a plaque in Caribou’s corporate lobby.
The plaque will display each year’s Supplier of the Year recognition.
“At Lyon’s Magnus, we are honored to have received Caribou Coffee’s first Supplier of the Year recognition,” said Robert Smittcamp, CEO at Lyons Magnus.
“Our long-standing partnership with the organization has been one that encourages partnership integration, as together we developed premium products such as Lemon Ginger Pomegranate Sparkling Juice, White Peach Berry and Mango Orange Key Lime Smoothies.”
