Westwood, MA -- May 7, 2003 - Filterfresh Coffee Service Inc., a subsidiary of Van Houtte Inc., announced today the launch of its Starbucks® coffee traditional office coffee program, which features branded accessories and point of sale (POS) materials, as well as a selection of Starbucks coffees and Tazo® teas.

"Filterfresh is continually seeking ways to broaden its product offering to meet customer needs," said Roger Cohen, president of Filterfresh Coffee Service Inc. "Partnering with Starbucks is a great opportunity to build upon our existing office coffee business while also aggressively pursuing new office accounts."

The Starbucks office coffee program will feature a variety of beverage options, including six Starbucks coffee blends, as well as a selection of Tazo teas, including three black teas, two green teas and three caffeine-free herbal infusion teas. Additionally, the program will feature a selection of "We Proudly Brew" Starbucks-branded accessories, including cups, lids, sleeves, napkins, as well as Tazo tea racks and condiment trays.

About Filterfresh Coffee Service, Inc. Filterfresh Coffee Service, Inc., based in Westwood, Mass., is a subsidiary of Van Houtte Inc. The company, a pioneer in single-cup coffee makers, provides state-of-the-art equipment, beverages, programs and services to offices, manufacturing facilities, supermarkets, hotels, retailers and other places of employment. For further information on Filterfresh, its growth plans or franchise opportunities, visit the Web site at www.filterfresh.com.