Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestlé USA Strengthen Ties in Expanded Starbucks Coffee Partnership
April 24 - 2026
Coffee Geography Magazine
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and Nestlé USA announced today a significant extension of their strategic partnership, solidifying the manufacturing and distribution of Starbucks® K-Cup® pods across the United States and Canada.
The renewed agreement builds upon the initial collaboration established in 2020, expanding its scope to include new programs focused on distribution growth and product innovation for the Starbucks brand within the Keurig® brewing system.
Under the terms of the deal, Nestlé will continue to leverage its global agreement with Starbucks for consumer packaged goods. This makes Nestlé responsible for distributing Starbucks’ at-home coffee platforms into grocery and other retail channels outside of Starbucks coffeehouses (excluding ready-to-drink products). Consumers can expect the same premium Arabica coffee sourced and roasted by Starbucks, available in a range of signature blends, roasts, and flavored coffees—for both hot and iced beverages.
Olivier Lemire, President of U.S. Coffee at Keurig Dr Pepper
Daniel Jhung, President of Nestlé USA Coffee & Beverage Division
"Keurig's leading single serve coffee platform is built on great brands and strong partnerships," said Olivier Lemire, President of 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."
Echoing the sentiment, Daniel Jhung, President of Nestlé USA Coffee & Beverage Division, noted the strategic importance of the Keurig platform. "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," Jhung said.
Keurig Dr Pepper is a major force in the North American refreshment beverage business, employing over 50,000 people. The company holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, and mixers with a portfolio that includes Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, 7UP®, Snapple®, and GHOST®, among others. Its global coffee business spans more than 100 markets, anchored by the leading Keurig single-serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, as well as brands like Peet’s, L’OR, and Jacobs.
Nestlé USA, a part of the Swiss-based Nestlé S.A.—the world’s largest food and beverage company—has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of "The World's Most Admired Food Companies" for over 25 consecutive years.