New CEO at Keurig Dr Pepper bringing new flavors, a big acquisition as he plays offense

The new CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper, Tim Cofer, is usually on his second K-Cup coffee from a K-Cup by around 6 or 6:30 a.m. And when it’s time for something cold, he reaches for a version of the company’s namesake soft drink. While that might be expected, that’s only a fraction of what his firm offers — and he’s not about to let its lineup go flat. Cofer, who took the helm in April, is guiding Keurig Dr Pepper’s roughly 125 owned, licensed and partner brands. He’s looking to...