Plastic- and aluminum-free coffee pods and
visionary new brewer will lead the future of home coffee
brewing
MONTRÉAL, March 13,
2024 /CNW/ - Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP)
today introduced a multi-year innovation agenda for its Keurig®
single serve brewing system, including a completely reimagined
coffee system and a portfolio of new products and technologies
designed to meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's coffee
consumer.
The foundation of the Company's future vision is K-Rounds™
plastic-free pods, a revolutionary new form of single-serve coffee.
K-Rounds pods are created from expertly roasted coffee beans that
are ground, pressed and wrapped in a proprietary, protective
plant-based coating preserving the coffee's flavor and aroma,
eliminating the need for plastic or aluminum. K-Rounds plastic-free
pods will work in the new Keurig Alta™ brewer as part of a
reimagined Keurig system that allows consumers to make a variety of
hot and cold barista-style beverages – from a bold espresso with
velvety crema, to an aroma-rich cup of hot coffee or a refreshingly
chilled cold coffee – without having to master complex brewing
techniques.
As the Company pursues its vision, consumers will have the
opportunity to provide essential feedback in the ongoing
development of the Keurig Alta system in various beta testing
phases with the first starting as early as fall 2024. Keurig will
leverage learnings from these trials, as well as strategic
engagement with and insights from its retailer and coffee brand
partners, to refine and optimize the system before making it
available for broader sale to consumers.
Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort
shared, "Thirty years ago, Keurig changed the way consumers brewed
coffee, with the introduction of the K-Cup pod single serve coffee
system. Today, we are applying all our expertise to create a
revolutionary new system that will redefine how consumers will brew
coffee for decades to come. Our ambitious agenda reflects our
commitment to providing variety, quality, value, and sustainability
to the 45 million North American coffee consumers who currently use
Keurig brewers and the millions of potential new households who
will discover the benefits of a perfect cup of coffee prepared
effortlessly in their home."
The unique plastic- and aluminum- free design of K-Rounds allows
for brewing at both high pressure for espresso-based drinks and low
pressure for drip coffee, cold or hot, so consumers can enjoy a
variety of coffeehouse drinks without coffeehouse prices. K-Rounds
plastic-free pods will come in different sizes for specific types
of coffee beverages and will be marked with a code that the Keurig
Alta brewer automatically reads to determine the pressure and
extraction profile needed to get the full flavor, aroma and
richness of each coffee variety. After brewing, K-Rounds plastic
free pods can be disposed of like coffee grounds and are expected
to be certified compostable, as the Company is currently working
through the certification process. The new Keurig Alta brewer will
also provide the option to brew existing K-Cup® pods so that users
can enjoy the 500+ varieties offered through the Keurig family of
brands.
The development of the Keurig Alta brewer and K-Rounds
plastic-free pods is the result of a multi-year innovation project
which incorporates significant intellectual property in beverage,
pod, appliance and manufacturing design and processes. As part of
this intellectual property portfolio, KDP has acquired a perpetual
license to know-how and technology invented by Delica Switzerland
for their CoffeeB system in Europe, including a proprietary plant-based
coating and application processes. KDP's partnership with Delica
grants Keurig exclusive rights to use and build upon these
technologies for consumers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Keurig previewed more background about its reimagined single
serve system in a launch video – "Reimagining Keurig: From the
Ground Up". Consumers are invited to visit
www.keurig.com/krounds to sign-up to receive exclusive updates
about Keurig's future innovation, including the potential to be
selected as a Beta tester of a Keurig Alta™ brewer prototype as
early as this fall.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Canada
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada is the trade name under which Keurig
Canada Inc. and Canada Dry Mott's Inc. operate. From coast to
coast, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada offers a broad range of delightful
hot and cold beverages from iconic brands beloved by Canadians and
marketed under more than 60 flagship brands, including Canada
Dry®, Dr
Pepper®, Mott's® Clamato®,
Van Houtte® and Timothy's®, available
everywhere people shop and consume. Also available from Keurig Dr
Pepper Canada are Keurig®'s single-serve coffee
makers.
Recognized as a top employer and a destination for talent, the
company's main Canadian offices and executive team are located in
Montréal, Quebec, and Mississauga, Ontario. Also located in
Montréal, Quebec, is the hot
beverage manufacturing facilities and Keurig Canada Inc. subsidiary
Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc., which offers innovative
beverage solutions to away-from-home customers from branch offices
in 30 Canadian cities. The company relentlessly reaches for more
and is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing beverages
responsibly through our "Drink Well. Do Good." corporate
responsibility platform. To learn more about our company, visit:
www.keurigdrpepper.ca. To learn more about our commitment to
corporate social responsibility, visit:
https://www.keurigdrpepper.ca/en-ca/our-company/corporate-responsibility
SOURCE Keurig Dr Pepper Canada