Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestlé USA Extend Strategic Partnership with Starbucks
Burlington, MA — Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestlé USA extended an agreement that renews and expands their strategic partnership to manufacture and distribute Starbucks K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada.
The agreement builds on the collaboration first established with Nestlé in 2020 and includes new programs focused on expanding distribution and innovation for the Starbucks brand in the Keurig® brewing system.
Under Nestlé’s global agreement with Starbucks for consumer packaged goods, Nestlé is responsible for the distribution of Starbucks at‑home coffee platforms into grocery and other retail channels outside of Starbucks coffeehouses, excluding ready-to-drink products. With premium Arabica coffee sourced and roasted by Starbucks, consumers can enjoy a range of signature blends, roasts, and flavored coffees—hot or iced—through Starbucks K‑Cup pods.
“Keurig’s leading single‑serve coffee platform is built on great brands and strong partnerships,” said Olivier Lemire, President, U.S. Coffee at Keurig Dr Pepper. “We look forward to deepening our relationship with Nestlé to build upon our long‑standing partnership with Starbucks, one of the most beloved brands within the Keurig system. As our coffee business evolves, our partners’ continued trust reinforces the strength of our innovation, manufacturing and commercial expertise and our ability to deliver long-term value together.”
“The Keurig system is an important platform for our Starbucks at-home portfolio and we are pleased to renew our agreement, as we look to build upon our K-Cup pod innovation and offerings for consumers,” said Daniel Jhung, President of Nestlé USA Coffee & Beverage Division.