Keurig to Launch Plant-Based Pods and New Brewer for Barista-Style Drinks

• Keurig introducing new K-Rounds pods made from plant-based material, no plastic or aluminum • K-Rounds designed for upcoming Alta brewer, won't work in existing Keurig machines • Alta brewer aims to make hot and cold barista-style drinks without complex techniques • K-Rounds and Alta products currently in beta testing, full launch expected later this year • Over 40 million U.S. households now use Keurig brewers; company has brands like 7-Up, Snapple