Coke is still the top soda in America. But the runner up spot, long held by Pepsi, now belongs to Dr Pepper.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is gaining from brand strength, significant pricing actions and a solid performance in its cold beverages.
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced an agreement to acquire all production, sales and distribution assets of independent bottler Kalil Bottling Co. (Kalil). With the agreement, KDP's Company-owned direct-store-delivery (DSD) operations will gain new bottling and distribution rights in Arizona to key KDP brands including Canada Dry, 7UP, A&W, Snapple and Core Hydration, servicing 7.4 million consumers and approximately 4,500 retail outlets.