How Dr Pepper’s CMO decides whether a hit campaign should evolve or end
How Dr Pepper’s CMO decides whether a hit campaign should evolve or end: Drew Panayiotou, chief marketing and innovation officer at Keurig Dr Pepper ...
adage.com/ad-age-video-podcast/marketers-brief/aa-drew-panayiotou-dr-pepper-long-running-campaigns/
Keurig debuts plastic-free coffee pods; they come with a $500 catch
Keurig debuts plastic-free coffee pods; they come with a $500 catch: The puck-shaped capsules come eight to a box, and most varieties will cost $1 ...
dailybreeze.com/2026/10/02/keurig-debuts-plastic-free-coffee-pods-and-they-come-with-a-catch/
Keurig is launching plastic-free, compostable coffee pods
Keurig is launching plastic-free, compostable coffee pods: The AltaRounds use a seaweed-based coating and can be composted at home, but require a new $499 ...
qz.com/keurig-alta-plastic-free-compostable-coffee-pods-100226
Keurig Dr Pepper breakup could reveal the stronger business
Keurig Dr Pepper breakup could reveal the stronger business : Bank of America says the planned 2027 split may expose a wide valuation gap.
miamiherald.com/news/business/article317245261.html
Slim Chickens creates Dr Pepper dry rub
Slim Chickens creates Dr Pepper dry rub: The new flavor is available on Dr Pepper Blasted Tenders, Tender Bites, and wings through Nov. 16.
nrn.com/fast-casual/slim-chickens-creates-dr-pepper-dry-rub
Keurig Dr Pepper is selling its Chobani stake and a Pennsylvania factory ...
Keurig Dr Pepper is selling its Chobani stake and a Pennsylvania factory for $925 million
qz.com/keurig-dr-pepper-chobani-stake-pennsylvania-factory-sale-925-million-090126
Chobani’s Next $1.2 Billion Bet Isn’t on Yogurt or Oat Milk ...
Chobani’s Next $1.2 Billion Bet Isn’t on Yogurt or Oat Milk. It’s on Traditional Dairy Milk
inc.com/amaya-nichole/chobani-next-1-billion-dollar-bet-isnt-on-yogurt-oat-milk-on-traditional-dairy-milk/91399737
US beverage company: Keurig Dr Pepper returns shares in US yogurt brand
US beverage company: Keurig Dr Pepper returns shares in US yogurt brand: Keurig Dr Pepper wants to prepare for the upcoming split. To this end ...
lebensmittelzeitung.net/industrie/nachrichten/us-getraenkekonzern-keurig-dr-pepper-gibt-anteile-an-us-joghurtmarke-zurueck-192956
7UP is getting a ‘lime-forward’ makeover
7UP is getting a ‘lime-forward’ makeover: 7UP, which popularized lemon-lime flavoring when it rolled out nearly a century ago, is changing its taste for the ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/08/10/food/7up-new-recipe-logo
Kevin Costner Keeps His Horizon Era Brewing in an Unexpected New Way
Kevin Costner Keeps His Horizon Era Brewing in an Unexpected New Way: Kevin Costner continues his Horizon era with a new ad campaign for Green Mountain Coffee ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2162979-kevin-costner-horizon-chapter-coffee-ad
Dog Haus partners with Keurig Dr Pepper in exclusive deal
Dog Haus partners with Keurig Dr Pepper in exclusive deal: The fast-casual chain will offer the beverage company’s fountain and ready-to-drink options and also ...
nrn.com/beverage-trends/dog-haus-partners-with-keurig-dr-pepper-in-exclusive-deal
Heineken hires coffee manager and ends leadership crisis
Heineken hires coffee manager and ends leadership crisis: At the second-largest brewing group, only the CFO currently remains on the board; the CEO has resigned ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/heineken-holt-kaffeemanager-und-beendet-fuehrungskrise-200958894.html
Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper to use QR codes for ingredient info
Coke, Pepsi, Dr Pepper to use QR codes for ingredient info: America’s biggest nonalcoholic beverage companies will add ingredient safety data to QR codes ...
nbcnews.com/business/consumer/coke-pepsi-dr-pepper-ingredients-rcna350909
Stop by Booth 4431 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show to see Keurig Dr Pepper shaking things up with the ultimate fusion: Dr Pepper + ... Show more
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Keurig Dr Pepper Q1 2026 earnings beat estimates
Keurig Dr Pepper Q1 2026 earnings beat estimates
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Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestlé are extending their Starbucks K-Cup pod deal
Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestlé are extending their Starbucks K-Cup pod deal: The companies plan to boost distribution of Starbucks-branded coffee pods within the ...
qz.com/keurig-dr-pepper-nestle-starbucks-kcup-deal-042126
10 creative campaigns to know about today
10 creative campaigns to know about today: Bud Light visits a tiny bar to promote tiny beer, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters tells its origin story with a talking ...
adage.com/creativity/campaigns-commercials/aa-creative-ads-today-bud-light-rams-mattel-monzo-tecate/
Spice maker McCormick adds to its stable of brands with Unilever deal
Spice maker McCormick adds to its stable of brands with Unilever deal: Spice and flavorings company McCormick is combining with Unilever’s foods division ...
apnews.com/article/unilever-mccormick-merger-spices-d395e09cc4637177bcfb7cf0f8ce6202
Key FactsUnilever Merges Food Division with McCormick
Mar 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wwd.com
  • Unilever and McCormick combine their food businesses to form a global flavor leader with $20 billion in revenues.

  • The merged company will operate under the McCormick name, led by its executives, with a new European headquarters in the Netherlands.

  • Unilever transitions into a pure-play beauty and home care company boasting €39 billion revenue and strong growth prospects.

  • The transaction is expected to close in 2027, including $15.7 billion in cash proceeds and planned share buybacks through 2029.
  • This is a combination built on strong strategic and cultural alignment, providing exciting opportunities for our people and ensuring our foods brands continue to thrive as part of a global flavor leader. Our retained ownership stake reflects our conviction in the strength of the combined company and its future prospects.
    — Fernando Fernandez, CEO of Unilever, discussing the merger and its strategic and cultural alignment and future prospects.
A challenger mindset propels Keurig Dr Pepper Canada
A challenger mindset propels Keurig Dr Pepper Canada: Montréal's Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 ...
montrealgazette.com/sponsored/top-employers/a-challenger-mindset-propels-keurig-dr-pepper-canada/
Beverage company: Keurig Dr Pepper raises billions for JDE deal
Beverage company: Keurig Dr Pepper raises billions for JDE deal: Keurig Dr Pepper secures further financing from investors to finalize the purchase of coffee ...
lebensmittelzeitung.net/industrie/nachrichten/getraenkekonzern-keurig-dr-pepper-sammeltmilliardenbetrag-fuer-jde-deal-189599
Jacobs manufacturer: Prices drive JDE sales
Jacobs manufacturer: Prices drive JDE sales: Shortly before its takeover by Keurig Dr Pepper, JDE Peet's once again presented its financial results ...
lebensmittelzeitung.net/industrie/nachrichten/jacobs-hersteller-preise-treiben-umsatz-von-jde-189585
Popular soda flavor returns as Keurig Dr Pepper rolls out 35 new drinks
Popular soda flavor returns as Keurig Dr Pepper rolls out 35 new drinks: Keurig Dr Pepper unveils over 35 new drinks including Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut ...
foxbusiness.com/retail/popular-soda-flavor-returns-keurig-dr-pepper-rolls-out-35-new-drinks
Snapple is ready for its comeback
Snapple is ready for its comeback: The brand just announced a visual refresh and new marketing efforts that tap into its '90s heyday.
fastcompany.com/91495432/snapple-is-ready-for-its-big-comeback
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Feb. 22
Dallas-Fort Worth business datebook for the week of Feb. 22: Keurig Dr. Pepper, Vistra and Nvidia are among market movers that will give imporant updates this ...
dallasnews.com/business/2026/02/22/dallas-fort-worth-business-datebook-for-the-week-of-feb-22/
The viral Dr Pepper moment that didn't come from marketing
The viral Dr Pepper moment that didn't come from marketing: Within days, the jingle appeared in a commercial during the College Football Playoff National ...
axios.com/2026/02/21/dr-pepper-jingle-marketing
Dr Pepper bringing back popular Creamy Coconut flavor. See when.
Dr Pepper bringing back popular Creamy Coconut flavor. See when.: Keurig Dr Pepper has been cooking up new soda flavors and other drink options. See the lineup.
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/02/19/dr-pepper-creamy-coconut-new-sodas-flavors/88743463007/
Keurig Dr Pepper announces 5 unique soda flavors, 1 Kroger exclusive
Keurig Dr Pepper announces 5 unique soda flavors, 1 Kroger exclusive: From Dr Pepper to 7UP, these fan-favorite flavors hit shelves soon.
eu.cincinnati.com/story/grocery/2026/02/18/keurig-dr-pepper-bring-back-5-fan-favorite-soda-flavors-kroger/88740834007/
Big Food gets leaner with divestitures and breakups as consumers turn away ...
Big Food gets leaner with divestitures and breakups as consumers turn away from packaged snacks
cnbc.com/2026/01/31/kraft-heinz-kellogg-breakups-show-big-food-is-getting-smaller.html
FDA Announces Recall of More Than 80,000 Keurig Coffee Pods Sold in 3 ...
FDA Announces Recall of More Than 80,000 Keurig Coffee Pods Sold in 3 States: The McCafé Decaf K-Cups may actually contain caffeine, which can lead to adverse ...
health.com/coffee-pods-recall-january-2026-11894127
Keurig Dr Pepper Launches New ‘Next Era’ Drink Nationwide
Keurig Dr Pepper Launches New ‘Next Era’ Drink Nationwide: SkyPop, Keurig Dr Pepper’s new protein‑packed soda, is rolling out nationwide as demand for ...
newsweek.com/keurig-dr-pepper-launches-new-drink-nationwide-skypop-11449599
Keurig recalls over 80K McCafé coffee pods
Keurig recalls over 80K McCafé coffee pods: Keurig Dr Pepper has recalled more than 80,000 McDonald's brand coffee pods because they may contain caffeine ...
nypost.com/2026/01/27/business/keurig-recalls-over-80k-mccafe-coffee-pods/
Gen Z hates diet sodas, but loves them with ‘Zero Sugar’ branding
Gen Z hates diet sodas, but loves them with ‘Zero Sugar’ branding: Both Diet and Zero Sugar are calorie free, artificially sweetened imitations of their sugary ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-23/pepsi-dr-pepper-shift-to-zero-sugar-as-gen-z-shuns-diet-soda/
Morning Coffee Taste Off? This Recall Could Be to Blame
Morning Coffee Taste Off? This Recall Could Be to Blame: The product was being sold by Amazon and distributed to three states.
inc.com/ava-levinson/keurig-recall-mislabeled-decaf/91293821
Keurig recalls more than 80K McCafé decaf K-Cup pods over caffeine mix-up
Keurig recalls more than 80K McCafé decaf K-Cup pods over caffeine mix-up: Keurig Dr Pepper voluntarily recalled 80,640 McCafé decaf K-Cup pods sold in ...
foxbusiness.com/fox-news-food-drink/keurig-recalls-more-than-80k-mccafe-decaf-k-cup-pods-over-caffeine-mix-up
Peet’s Coffee closures, Mr. Gatti’s, Red Robin value
Peet’s Coffee closures, Mr. Gatti’s, Red Robin value: Get all the headlines in today’s Restaurant Daily podcast
nrn.com/quick-service/peet-s-coffee-closures-mr-gatti-s-red-robin-value
Peet’s Coffee to close dozens of locations this month
Peet’s Coffee to close dozens of locations this month: The closures come ahead of Keurig Dr. Pepper’s expected acquisition of parent company JDE Peets
nrn.com/restaurant-finance/peet-s-coffee-to-close-dozens-of-locations-this-month
This Coffee Mogul Wanted $90 Million for His Mansion — He Got $66 Million ...
This Coffee Mogul Wanted $90 Million for His Mansion — He Got $66 Million Instead
entrepreneur.com/business-news/coffee-mogul-wanted-90m-for-mansion-got-66m-instead/501786
Coca-Cola makes soda move it has not made in 5 years
Coca-Cola makes soda move it has not made in 5 years: Coke is trying to fight off classic soda rivals Pepsi and Dr Pepper while also battling upstart brands.
thestreet.com/retail/coca-cola-makes-soda-move-it-has-not-made-in-5-years
Coca-Cola and Pepsi rival Dr. Pepper kills 4 soda flavors
Coca-Cola and Pepsi rival Dr. Pepper kills 4 soda flavors: You can still find one of the four discontinued flavors if you really want one last taste.
thestreet.com/retail/key-coca-cola-and-pepsi-rival-discontinued-4-soda-flavors
Peet’s Coffee CEO Eric Lauterbach exits company ahead of Keurig-Dr ...
Peet’s Coffee CEO Eric Lauterbach exits company ahead of Keurig-Dr. Pepper acquisition
nrn.com/quick-service/peet-s-coffee-ceo-eric-lauterbach-exits-company-ahead-of-keurig-dr-pepper-acquisition
Key Coca-Cola and Pepsi rival discontinued 4 soda flavors
Key Coca-Cola and Pepsi rival discontinued 4 soda flavors : Dr Pepper has passed Pepsi to become the number-two-selling soda in the United States ...
star-telegram.com/news/business/article312737045.html
Financing: Investors support Keurig Dr Pepper in its JDE takeover
Financing: Investors support Keurig Dr Pepper in its JDE takeover: Keurig Dr Pepper plans to finance the takeover of coffee manufacturer JDE Peet's in part ...
lebensmittelzeitung.net/industrie/nachrichten/finanzierung-investoren-greifen-keurig-dr-pepper-bei-jde-uebernahme-unter-die-arme-187423
Soda squabble won’t affect Oregon sippers of Dr Pepper, Coke
Soda squabble won’t affect Oregon sippers of Dr Pepper, Coke: Oregon soda fountains won't change with a recent court ruling.
oregonlive.com/food/2025/10/soda-squabble-wont-affect-oregon-sippers-of-dr-pepper-coke.html
Coca-Cola dropping popular soda flavor from key venues, restaurants
Coca-Cola dropping popular soda flavor from key venues, restaurants: Coca-Cola is being forced to drop the key brand by a court order.
thestreet.com/retail/coca-cola-dropping-popular-soda-flavor-from-key-venues-restaurants
Coffee company: JDE Peet's sees itself on track ahead of planned ...
Coffee company: JDE Peet's sees itself on track ahead of planned takeover: Coffee manufacturer JDE Peet's is preparing for a takeover by the US company ...
lebensmittelzeitung.net/industrie/nachrichten/kaffeekonzern-jde-peets-sieht-sich-vor-geplanter-uebernahme-auf-kurs-187404
Keurig Dr Pepper Turns to Private Equity to Back $18 Billion Deal
Keurig Dr Pepper Turns to Private Equity to Back $18 Billion Deal: Financing would aid takeover of JDE Peet’s and eventual split into two companies
wsj.com/business/keurig-dr-pepper-turns-to-private-equity-to-back-18-billion-deal-17eb8d96
31 Best Advent Calendars of 2025: Lego, Bonne Maman & More
31 Best Advent Calendars of 2025: Lego, Bonne Maman & More: The best Advent calendars of 2025 are from Lego, Bonne Maman, Charlotte Tilbury, Voluspa ...
nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-advent-calendars-2025-rcna238176
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's buyout
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's buyout: Activist investor Starboard Value has built a stake in Keurig Dr Pepper after the ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/starboard-value-takes-stake-keurig-dr-pepper-amid-jde-peets-buyout-ft-reports-2025-10-13/
This Coffee Expert Tested 40 K-Cups. Here Are the 5 Pods I'd Put in My ...
This Coffee Expert Tested 40 K-Cups. Here Are the 5 Pods I'd Put in My Keurig: I brewed my way through more than 40 different K-Cups to find the best coffee pods ...
cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/this-coffee-expert-tested-40-k-cups-here-are-the-5-id-put-in-my-keurig/
From PepsiCo to Taco Bell, dirty soda is taking over
From PepsiCo to Taco Bell, dirty soda is taking over: Dirty soda is fueling a resurgence in carbonated soft drinks, kicked off by Utah-based chain Swig and now ...
cnbc.com/2025/09/27/dirty-soda-swig-taco-bell-pepsico.html
Dr Pepper buys Peet's for $18 billion and will split into separate coffee ...
Dr Pepper buys Peet's for $18 billion and will split into separate coffee and cold drink sellers
apnews.com/article/keurig-dr-pepper-peets-acquisition-coffee-904c356a8eb57a6b256b7f45a0f59d8d
Key FactsKeurig Dr Pepper’s $18B Coffee Power Move
Aug 25, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
  • Keurig Dr Pepper is acquiring JDE Peet’s with a 20% premium and will separate coffee from beverage businesses post-merger.

  • The new coffee division, with $16 billion annual revenue, aims to rival Nestlé’s coffee market share of about 20%.

  • The acquisition is expected to generate $400 million in annual cost savings and offset increased US tariffs on coffee imports.

  • JDE Peet’s shares jumped 18% on the deal announcement, while Keurig’s Frankfurt-listed shares declined by 1.3%.
  • The new Coffee entity will be somewhat similar in size to the coffee business of Nestlé.
    — Maxime Stranart, an analyst at ING, discussing the impact of the merger on the global coffee market.
These three stocks are oversold and primed for major gains
These three stocks are oversold and primed for major gains: This week's list of the most oversold stocks on Wall Street include beverage maker Keurig Dr Pepper.
cnbc.com/2025/08/30/these-three-stocks-are-oversold-and-primed-for-major-gains.html
JDE Peet’s CEO Stands to Pocket $38 Million From Keurig Deal
JDE Peet’s CEO Stands to Pocket $38 Million From Keurig Deal: The outgoing chief executive officer of JDE Peet’s NV could be in for a bumper payday after less ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-27/jde-peet-s-ceo-stands-to-pocket-38-million-from-keurig-takeover
JAB Holding said the €15.7 billion deal for Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet’s will position the investment firm to "pursue strategic ... Show more

JAB Unlocks $12.5 Billion to Pivot Away From Its Big Coffee Bet
How agencies can take business from shrinking in-house marketing teams
How agencies can take business from shrinking in-house marketing teams : As in-house marketing teams downsize and disband, agencies have a chance to reclaim lost ...
adage.com/agencies/aa-taking-business-from-in-house-teams/
Some Dr Pepper Zero soda recalled for having 'full sugar'
Some Dr Pepper Zero soda recalled for having 'full sugar': Cans of Dr. Pepper Zero soda are being recalled due to mislabeling.
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/dr-pepper-zero-soda-recalled-full-sugar-122770947