Keurig Dr Pepper announces upcoming Keurig brewer and K-Cup pod offerings

Keurig Dr Pepper announced “a roadmap of innovation rooted in meeting the evolving needs of coffee-lovers” and a selection of new Keurig brewer and K-Cup pod offerings, including the K- Brew + Chill brewer, launching in fall 2024, which the company calls “the first Keurig brewer to offer breakthrough QuickChill Technology, first brewing hot to extract full flavor then flash-chilling the coffee to a refreshing temperature that’s as cold as what a consumer can get from the coffee shop – and 3x colder than Keurig’s current Brew Over Ice technology – in less than three minutes.” Keurig added: “Starting in 2025, the brand will deliver all the quality, variety, and ease of its existing Keurig brewers in new, simplified models that are astonishingly small, in craveable designs and sold at affordable price points.” The company also 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 company said: “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.”