Keurig Dr Pepper, La Colombe Announce Strategic Partnership
Equity investment by KDP pairs with long-term agreements for the sales and distribution of La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee and licensing of La Colombe K-Cup® coffee pods
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and La Colombe announced a strategic partnership, including a long-term sales and distribution agreement for La Colombe ready-to-drink coffee and a long-term licensing, manufacturing and distribution agreement for La Colombe branded K-Cup® coffee pods. Keurig Dr Pepper will also make an equity investment in La Colombe, enabling KDP to participate in the value creation upside expected from the partnership.
La Colombe is an independent, high-growth, super premium coffee company that serves consumers across multiple channels, including the retail trade, branded cafes, foodservice and direct to consumer. The brand is the only vertically integrated ready-to-drink coffee company, owning the entire coffee journey from conscious bean sourcing and premium roasting to the creation of exceptional product experiences for loyal customers.