Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer of Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP), and Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro are scheduled to appear in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. The session offers beverage industry stakeholders and foodservice operators a direct window into KDP's strategic outlook at a closely watched investor forum.
For Operators & Partners
A live webcast of the fireside chat will be accessible through the investor section of KDP's corporate website. For those unable to attend in real time, a recorded replay and full transcript will be posted following the event — giving supply chain partners, restaurant beverage program managers, and procurement teams a chance to review executive commentary on portfolio direction, pricing, and market conditions at their convenience.
What's at Stake
With more than 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands spanning carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, coffee, and mixers, KDP is a significant supplier across the foodservice and hospitality channels. Its portfolio includes on-premise staples such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Snapple, and the Keurig single-serve brewing system — the latter a fixture in lodging, office, and restaurant hospitality settings. Any signals on pricing strategy, distribution priorities, or innovation pipeline that emerge from the Barclays session could carry meaningful implications for operators negotiating beverage contracts or planning menu refreshes heading into 2027. Industry observers tracking the broader non-alcoholic beverage landscape will also be watching for commentary on how KDP is managing competition in the fast-growing energy, hydration, and ready-to-drink coffee segments, categories where the company has been expanding through brand partnerships and licensing deals. Food & Beverage Magazine has tracked KDP's portfolio evolution as a bellwether for broader beverage category trends.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
