A round-up of the latest major deals from across the global coffee industry, including Keurig Dr Pepper’s landmark acquisition, a new era for Starbucks in China and fresh investment for fast-growing Joe & The Juice
Keurig Dr Pepper completes $18bn JDE Peet’s acquisition
First announced in August 2025, the deal paves the way for Texas-based KDP to create a global cross-channel coffee powerhouse. The new US listed Global Coffee Co, set to launch in the second half of 2026, will have a global production and supply chain network of over 40 facilities and a vast packaged coffee portfolio of more than 130 brands. Read More →
New era for Starbucks in China as $4bn majority stake sale finalised
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol hails China as one of the “most exciting long-term opportunities” for the US coffee chain, which is striving to regain the initiative against fast-growing domestic discounters. Seattle-based Starbucks and new partner, Boyu Capital, are seeking to scale from 8,000 stores to 20,000 over the long term. Read More →
UAE private equity firm takes minority stake in Joe & The Juice
The Copenhagen-based coffee and juice chain has sold a minority stake to Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Emirates International Investment Company (EIIC) – a deal which values it at $1.8bn. Read More →
With a third colossal roastery, Luckin is moving China towards the centre of the global coffee industry
The Beijing-based coffee giant has opened a new RMB 3bn ($440m) roasting facility in Qingdao – a strategic hub for growing its domestic operations and showcasing China’s standing on the global coffee stage. Read More →
Starbucks’ $100m investment shows where its next phase of US growth will happen
The US coffee giant is investing $100m to open a new corporate office in Nashville, Tennessee – 2,400 miles from its Seattle headquarters. The site, which is scheduled to open in 2027, will eventually house 2,000 support staff.
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Spain’s Incapto courts major investment from leading UK F&B investor
The B Corp’s €10m ($11.6m) Series B funding round was led by Gail’s and Big Mama backer McWin Capital Partners. The investment, which follows a €6m ($7m) Series A round in October 2023, will see Incapto expand its coffee subscription and commercial coffee machine operations internationally.
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Third 7 Brew franchisee gets private equity backing within 12 months
The drive-thru coffee chain’s rapid expansion and strong development pipeline continue to catch the eyes of investors, particularly in the US South. Its latest private equity backer, Northern Shore Capital (NSC), has taken a majority stake in Texas Coffee Partners (TCP), which operates 15 licensed 7 Brew drive-thru outlets in Texas. Read More →
