$100 million
investment will create an estimated 250 new jobs by 2027
Governor
Henry McMaster
and the
South Carolina Department of Commerce
(S.C. Commerce) today announced that
Keurig Dr Pepper
(KDP), a leading producer of hot and cold beverages, will continue the development of its state-of-the-art coffee roasting and manufacturing facility in
Spartanburg County
. The company plans to invest
$100 million
and create an estimated 250 new jobs by 2027, in addition to the
$380 million
previously invested and 155 jobs currently at this location.
This project is an extension of a tiered, phased build of the facility which broke ground in 2019. While the COVID-19 pandemic altered the project timeline, KDP has continually upgraded and invested in its production, warehousing and distribution capabilities since that time.
KDP's beverage portfolio consists of 125 iconic brands including carbonated and non-carbonated beverages such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry,
Snapple
, Mott's and CORE, as well as the Keurig brewing system, with leading owned brands Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and The Original Donut Shop. The company's
Spartanburg County
location is exclusively focused on coffee roasting and packaging for K-Cup pods for use in Keurig brewers. The facility is one of the largest LEED certified manufacturing facilities in the world.
The further development of the facility, located at
6135 Anderson Mill Road
in
Moore
, is expected to be complete in 2027. Jobs will be related to KDP's manufacturing and distribution operations. Individuals interested in employment opportunities should visit KDP's career center.
The Coordinating Council for Economic Development
approved job development credits related to this project. The council also awarded a
$1 million
Set-Aside grant to
Spartanburg County
to assist with the costs of building improvements.
QUOTES
"Our facility in
South Carolina
remains an important asset in the ongoing evolution of our next-generation coffee production capabilities.
Keurig Dr Pepper
is proud to continue to grow in the welcoming and talent-rich community of
Moore
. We greatly appreciate the support we have received from the
State of South Carolina
in helping to facilitate our ongoing investment and hiring needs."
--
Keurig Dr Pepper
Chief Supply Chain Officer
Roger Johnson
"
Keurig Dr Pepper's
expansion of its
Spartanburg County
facility exemplifies how
South Carolina's
strong economic climate supports continued development. Our state is grateful to be home to one of
Keurig Dr Pepper's
six
U.S.
coffee roasting facilities and for the 250 additional jobs this project provides"
-Gov.
Henry McMaster
"
Keurig Dr Pepper
is known for some of the most iconic beverage brands. By investing in technology at its
Spartanburg County
operation, the company can continue to offer the quality beverages its customers have come to expect while also creating opportunities throughout
South Carolina
."
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
"Since coming to
Spartanburg County
,
Keurig Dr Pepper
has been a fantastic partner, and has only enhanced our county's status as a place where leading companies can come, succeed and grow. As Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, we are grateful for
Keurig Dr Pepper's
decision to come here, and we are very proud of their success. Their future is bright."
-
Spartanburg County Council Vice Chairman
and
Economic Development Committee
Chairman
David Britt
