North Carolina Construction News staff writer
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) will expand its operations in Spartanburg County with a $141 million investment.
“With this new investment, the KDP facility in Spartanburg will remain a key site representing our manufacturing and production innovation. We are grateful for the ongoing support we’ve received from the state of South Carolina and Spartanburg County as we continue to grow in this area,” said Roger Johnson, chief supply chain officer at KDP.
The existing Spartanburg facility, which began construction in 2019, currently produces K-Cup pods and employs approximately 285 people, with additional hiring underway.
The new site, located at 3220 Moore Duncan Highway in Moore, will focus on producing KDP’s next-generation K-Rounds—plastic-free coffee pods made from premium coffee beans and wrapped in a protective, plant-based coating.
South Carolina’s Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to this expansion and awarded a $450,000 Set-Aside grant to Spartanburg County to assist with building improvements.
“Keurig Dr Pepper’s decision to expand operations in the Upstate underscores the strength of South Carolina’s business climate,” said Governor Henry McMaster. “Creating 84 new jobs, this $141 million investment will pave the way for continued economic advancement in Spartanburg County, and we look forward to KDP’s continued success.”
