Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Keurig to Bring Products to Keurig Cold System

WATERBURY, Vt. & PLANO, Texas--()--Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas, and other beverages with its innovative brewing technology, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS) announced today that the companies will develop a selection of Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s iconic brands for the forthcoming Keurig Cold at-home beverage system.

“With Keurig Cold, we’ve leveraged Keurig innovation to make it possible for consumers to create great-tasting cold beverages at home with the one-touch simplicity of Keurig. We’re very excited to offer a range of Dr Pepper Snapple’s iconic brands in the system at launch,” said Lori Tauber Marcus, Keurig’s Chief Product Officer, Keurig Cold Systems.

DPS Executive Vice President of Marketing Jim Trebilcock said, “Our team is committed to building and enhancing our leading brands, and this agreement presents an opportunity to reach consumers in new occasions. We’re looking forward to working with Keurig to bring our brands to this innovative new platform.”

As a part of this multi-year agreement, Keurig will be the exclusive producer of single-serve, pod-based carbonated DPS brands utilizing fountain syrup in the Keurig Cold platform in the United States and Canada.

Launching in the fall of 2015, Keurig Cold is an innovative new beverage system that will offer consumers a convenient way to enjoy cold beverages made at home, including carbonated drinks, enhanced waters, juice drinks, sports drinks, and teas at home with the one-touch simplicity, quality, and variety that North American consumers love about the Keurig® brand hot system platform.

The companies are not disclosing the terms of the agreement.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, Mott's, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose's, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit DrPepperSnapple.com. For our latest news and updates, follow us at Facebook.com/DrPepperSnapple or Twitter.com/DrPepperSnapple.

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About Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

As a leader in specialty coffee, coffee makers, teas and other beverages, Keurig Green Mountain (Keurig) (NASDAQ: GMCR), is recognized for its award-winning beverages, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. The Company has inspired consumer passion for its products by revolutionizing beverage preparation at home and in the workplace. Keurig supports local and global communities by investing in sustainably-grown coffee and by its active involvement in a variety of social and environmental projects. By helping consumers drink for themselves, we believe we can brew a better world. For more information visit: www.KeurigGreenMountain.com. To purchase Keurig® products visit: www.Keurig.com or www.Keurig.ca.

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Contacts

Media:
Keurig Green Mountain
Kristen Mercure, 802-488-2498
kristen.mercure@keurig.com
or
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Chris Barnes, 972-673-5539
chris.barnes@dpsg.com
or
Investors:
Keurig Green Mountain
Kristi Bonner, 646-762-8095
kristi.bonner@keurig.com
or
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Heather Catelotti, 972-673-5869
heather.catelotti@dpsg.com

Release Summary

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group announced today that the companies will develop a selection of Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s iconic brands for the forthcoming Keurig Cold system.

Contacts

Media:
Keurig Green Mountain
Kristen Mercure, 802-488-2498
kristen.mercure@keurig.com
or
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Chris Barnes, 972-673-5539
chris.barnes@dpsg.com
or
Investors:
Keurig Green Mountain
Kristi Bonner, 646-762-8095
kristi.bonner@keurig.com
or
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Heather Catelotti, 972-673-5869
heather.catelotti@dpsg.com