# Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

> Keurig Dr Pepper is a public beverage and coffee company that combines more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands with Keurig's single-serve brewing system and a large North American distribution network. After acquiring JDE Peet's in April 2026, it now spans refreshment beverages and coffee in more than 100 markets, while preparing to separate those operations into two public companies in early 2027.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** Frisco, United States and Burlington, United States
- **Team size:** More than 50,000 employees after the April 2026 JDE Peet's acquisition; legacy KDP had approximately 30,600 employees at the end of 2025.
- **Products:** North American refreshment beverages, Keurig brewing systems, K-Cup pods, Global coffee portfolio, Beverage manufacturing and distribution
- **Notable:** Created in 2018 by combining Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group., Built a portfolio of more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands after acquiring JDE Peet's., Operates the leading single-serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada.

## Products & services

- **North American refreshment beverages** — Owned, licensed and partner carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, mixers, energy and hydration brands including Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, 7UP, Snapple, Mott's, Core Hydration, GHOST and Peñafiel.
- **Keurig brewing systems** — Single-serve brewers for homes, workplaces, hospitality and foodservice, supported by accessories, service and commercial dispensing products.
- **K-Cup pods** — Owned, partner and private-label coffee, tea and beverage pods manufactured and sold for the Keurig installed base.
- **Global coffee portfolio** — Following the 2026 JDE Peet's acquisition, coffee brands such as Peet's, L'OR, Jacobs and regional leaders sold across more than 100 markets.
- **Beverage manufacturing and distribution** — Concentrate, syrup and finished-goods production plus direct-store-delivery, warehouse-direct, bottler and distributor routes to market.
- **Keurig Alta and AltaRounds** — A next-generation brewer platform and plastic- and aluminum-free coffee rounds wrapped in a plant-based protective coating, announced for development and rollout.

## Achievements

- Created in 2018 by combining Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
- Built a portfolio of more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands after acquiring JDE Peet's.
- Operates the leading single-serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada.
- Dr Pepper became the number-two U.S. carbonated soft drink brand by retail sales in 2024.
- Generated $16.603 billion in 2025 net sales before the JDE Peet's acquisition.
- Acquired 96.22% of JDE Peet's shares through its April 2026 offer, creating a coffee business across more than 100 markets.
- Converted 96% of packaging to designs intended to be recyclable or compostable by 2025.
- Reduced added sugar across the U.S. Refreshment Beverages portfolio by 10% from 2020 through 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — KDP reported $7.31 billion in second-quarter net sales, reaffirmed 2026 guidance of $25.9-$26.4 billion and said it remained on track for an early-2027 separation.
- **2026-08** — 7UP introduced a lime-forward reformulation and its largest brand identity change in more than 15 years.
- **2026-06** — KDP moved its planned separation target to early 2027 and began a search for the future Global Coffee Co. CEO after Rafael Oliveira announced his departure.
- **2026-06** — The 2025 Impact Report said 96% of packaging was designed to be recyclable or compostable and added sugar in the U.S. refreshment portfolio was down 10% from 2020.
- **2026-04** — KDP completed its acquisition of 96.22% of JDE Peet's shares and began integrating the two coffee businesses.
- **2026-04** — KDP and Nestlé USA extended their strategic agreement for Starbucks K-Cup pods in North America.

## Links

- Website: https://www.keurigdrpepper.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keurig-dr-pepper-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/drpepper
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@keurigdrpepperofficial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keurigdrpepper/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPepper

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Last updated: 2026-08-13