USA: Keurig Dr Pepper to invest in new facility

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), a leading coffee and soft drinks firm based in the USA, has announced plans to develop a new production and warehouse facility in Allentown, PA with an investment of around $200 million.

The company said the new facility provides it with additional, highly efficient capacity for existing and new brands, and would also help it optimize its logistics footprint in the Northeast.

“KDP is focused on building an integrated, best-in-class manufacturing network that supports the production of all beverages in all categories”, said Fernando Cortes, KDP chief supply chain officer. “Our new facility in Allentown and additional supply chain investments in existing facilities support our vision for providing a beverage for every consumer. We are excited to become part of the Allentown community as we continue to invest in new and exciting opportunities for growth”.

Source: Keruig Dr Pepper