Canadian Consumers Award Six Keurig Dr Pepper Canada Products as 2026 Best New Product Winners
Montréal, Canada – January 21, 2026 — Canada Dry Mott’s Inc. and Keurig Canada Inc., doing business as Keurig Dr Pepper Canada (KDP Canada), proudly announce that six of its latest innovations have been selected amongst the 2026 Best New Product Award winners, one of Canada’s most respected consumer-voted awards programs. Presented by BrandSpark International, the awards are based on a nationwide study in which thousands of Canadian consumers evaluate and vote on new products they have purchased and tried across more than 100 categories.
“Seeing six of our products recognized across cold beverages, hot beverages and small appliances is a tremendous endorsement of our brands and our teams,” said Philippe Alessandrini, Senior Director, Commercial Strategy, PMO, Insights & Innovation, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada. “From Atypique Mocktails and Canada Dry redefining choice and flavour in cold beverages, to Crush Zero Sugar modernizing a beloved classic, and Keurig, Van Houtte and McCafé elevating the at-home coffee experience, these wins reflect our ability to turn consumer insight into innovation that Canadians choose every day.”
2026 Best New Product Award Winners
Cold Beverages
- ATYPIQUE® Mocktails Red Sangria, Margarita & Piña Colada
ATYPIQUE advanced its mocktail platform by introducing core classics, Red Sangria, Margarita and Piña Colada. These additions strengthen the brand’s offer by expanding its flavour range and driving strong consumer momentum, tapping into Canadians’ favourite summer profiles. - Canada Dry® Ginger Beer
Canada Dry Ginger Beer strengthened the brand’s mixer credentials through a refined liquid profile made with real brewed ginger and natural flavours, delivering a crisp, refreshing taste with a balanced level of spice that reinforces leadership within the Ginger Beer segment. - Crush® Orange Zero Sugar
Crush Orange Zero Sugar translated a legacy flavour into a zero-sugar, caffeine-free formulation, delivering the same bold, sweet orange taste Canadians grew up with, while expanding relevance for today’s sugar-conscious consumers.
Small Appliances
- Keurig® K-CremaTM Coffee Maker
Keurig K-Crema brings espresso-style beverages to the Keurig system, delivering a smooth, café-inspired experience crowned with a rich crema. Designed to elevate everyday coffee moments, it pairs the indulgence Canadians expect from espresso alongside traditional coffee formats with the ease and versatility of at-home brewing.
Hot Beverages
- Van Houtte® Toasted Marshmallow Coffee K-Cup® Pods
Van Houtte Toasted Marshmallow leveraged limited-time flavour innovation to extend the brand’s flavoured coffee portfolio, introducing notes of creamy vanilla and caramelized sugar while remaining anchored in responsibly sourced coffee. - McCafé® Salted Caramel Iced Coffee K-Cup® Pods
McCafé Salted Caramel Iced Coffee is specifically engineered for brewing over ice, with a dark roast profile and a balanced flavour designed to stay bold, smooth, and satisfying when served cold. The result is a rich, full-flavoured iced coffee you can enjoy right at home.
Together, the six winning products illustrate how KDP Canada’s innovation strategy is translating into results across the portfolio. From balancing reinvention of iconic brands to disciplined line extensions and selective breakthrough innovation, all these initiatives were grounded in clear consumer roles and strong in-market execution.
The BrandSpark International Best New Product Awards are selected by a consumer panel of more than 12,000 Canadians. The program highlights the best new products in terms of quality, innovation and value, helping Canadians discover products that deliver on their promises and meet their everyday needs. To learn more about the program and this year’s winners, visit BestNewProductAwards.com
About BrandSpark International and Best New Product Awards Inc.
Founded in 2001, BrandSpark International is a research and consulting firm dedicated to providing brands with the actionable insights necessary to refine strategic brand positioning, build consumer trust, and enhance the success of new product launches. Best New Product Awards Inc. runs leading credential programs Best New Product Awards and BrandSpark® Most Trusted Awards, as well as Shopper Army®, a product tester community running trusted incentivized ratings and reviews.
About Keurig Dr Pepper Canada
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada is a leading beverage company, with a portfolio of more than 70 owned, licensed, and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We hold leadership positions in categories including coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice and mixers, and have the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in the country. Our innovative partnership model builds emerging growth platforms in categories such as premium coffee, energy, sports hydration and non-alcoholic beer. Our iconic brands include Canada Dry®, Van Houtte®, Keurig®, Crush®, Dr Pepper®, Mott’s® Clamato®, Mott’s® Fruitsations®, Timothy’s®, Atypique®, and Snapple®. Driven by a purpose to Drink Well. Do Good., our 1,500 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage occasion and to make a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet. For more information, visit keurigdrpepper.ca and follow us on LinkedIn.
Media: Coralie-Jade Fournier
Cj.fournier@kdrp.com
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada