Keurig Dr. Pepper

The acquisition, said CEO Tim Cofer, will strengthen the company’s national DSD capabilities. Learn more.

The company is eliminating plastic- or aluminum-based pods to instead package pressed coffee beans within a protective plant-based wrapping that can be directly inserted into new Keurig Alta brewers.

La Colombe will function as an independent brand; however, Chobani has stated there will be “collaboration and knowledge sharing” between the two companies.

Alarm bells have been ringing about the potential impact of GLP-1 drugs on food and beverage purchase habits, but a recent study indicates this is merely another consumer behavior trend to navigate — and many say more data is needed. 

Keurig Dr Pepper revamped its executive leadership team as it sets the stage for its CEO transition to Tim Cofer.

Tim Cofer will assume the CEO role at Keurig Dr Pepper next year as part of a planned succession to KDP CEO Bob Gamgort. 

Keurig Dr Pepper will distribute and manufacture La Colombe products as part of a $300 million investment in the premium coffee company, with the consumer goods company leveraging its robust direct-store-delivery network to grow the brand.   

Here is an overview of the latest round of investments according to recent earnings calls from some of CG’s biggest players.