I was wondering the same thing and just came across this reference in a New York Times article:
= THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING; Chock full o'Nuts draws on its New York ties to give its image an edge. = ====== ======
"...Chock full o'Nuts, a regional mainstay that calls itself ''New York's coffee'' because it was started in the city in the early 1930's by William Black when he converted his chain of nut shops into stores that sold a sandwich and a cup of coffee for a nickel. Always linked to its city of origin, as evidenced by its checkerboard, black-and-yellow packages evocative of the old Checker cabs..."
Archive link to entire article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/18/business/media-business-advertising-chock-full-o-nuts-draws-its-new-york-ties-give-its.html
Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA owns Chock Full O' Nuts.
from another site ... Try website for Cafe El Marino Coffee Company, Mazatlan, Mexico. Their website has email addresses for their executives. Javier Lizzaraga is Sales Manager. I would think he would know which grocery chains carry the product or put you in contact with someone at Sara Lee, who would know. Cafe El Marino packs all of the Chock Full of Nuts Coffee for Sara Lee, which owns Chock Full of Nuts.
The coffee was called 'Chock Full O' Nuts' by the owner, William Black, in 1926, because his business was originally a nut business. William Black originally sold nuts in his shop. But when the Great Depression struck, he decided to help his fellow neighbourhood by converting his nut shop into a coffee shop. Where the poor who had been hit with poverty, in Williams words, "can have a coffee and sandwich for just a nickel". It stayed as a coffee shop after the Great Depression, leading to it's popularity today.
The first coffee kiosk was opened in New York City back in the early 70's. It was located in midtown and featured Chock Full of Nuts coffee brands and snacks.
"Chock full o'Nuts" is an idiomatic expression that means being completely or abundantly filled with something, often used to describe a situation or a product that is packed with value or features. The phrase is also associated with a popular brand of coffee and a chain of coffee shops in New York City, which originally sold nuts before expanding their offerings. The name plays on the idea of being "chock-full" or overflowing with quality or goodness.
Royal Pains - 2009 Chock Full O' Nuts 5-7 was released on: USA: 31 July 2013
Chock Full o' Nuts coffee is not certified Fair Trade. While the brand emphasizes quality and sustainability in its sourcing, it does not carry the Fair Trade certification, which ensures that producers receive fair compensation and adhere to specific environmental and labor standards. For consumers seeking Fair Trade coffee, it’s best to look for brands that explicitly hold that certification.
Old Judge Coffee was owned by David Evans. It was actually called the David Evans Coffee Co. and was one of the best selling brands in the USA until it was purchased by Chock Full O' Nuts in 1969. The building is still located on the Saint Louis Landing and can be seen from I-70.
There are loads of cheap but excellent tasting brands of coffee, such as Folgers Columbian, Eight O'Clock Coffee, Sam's Choice Organic Coffee, Chock Full o' Nuts, and Community Coffee New Orleans blend. Which one is the best, however, is a matter of personal opinion.
If it's called coffee, then it's made from coffee beans.
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Oh, dude, you're really taking me back to the '50s with this one! So, the Chock Full of Nuts recipe for their whole wheat donuts from back in the day was basically just a mix of whole wheat flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and some other stuff. I mean, who needs exact measurements, right? Just throw it all together, fry it up, and boom, you've got yourself a taste of nostalgia!