Company: Dr. Pepper
Industry: Beverage
Description: Dr Pepper, invented in the 1880s by pharmacist Charles Alderton in Waco, Texas, and first commercially marketed in 1904, is a flagship carbonated soft drink featuring a unique blend of 23 flavors. As part of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., formed by the 2018 $18.7 billion acquisition of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, it’s headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and ranks as the second best-selling soft drink in the U.S. Globally distributed in over 25 countries through partners like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, Dr Pepper offers variants like Diet, Cherry, and recent innovations such as Strawberries & Cream (2023, now permanent), Creamy Coconut (2024 limited), and Blackberry (2025 permanent). Keurig Dr Pepper operates in beverages, coffee, and snacks, emphasizing sustainability and market expansion.
As of 2023, Keurig Dr Pepper employs about 28,000 people worldwide. For fiscal year 2023, it reported $14.81 billion in revenue and $1.25 billion in net income, showcasing strong financial health in the competitive $500+ billion global beverage industry.
For job seekers, opportunities include manufacturing (production technicians, bottling operators), R&D (flavor scientists, product developers), sales and marketing (brand managers, account executives), supply chain and logistics, plus corporate roles in finance, HR, and international operations. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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