Undivided Life has become a co-owner of Dallas-based Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, joining founders Tom and Margaret Landis in guiding the mission-driven company through its next phase of national growth.

The partners said they aim to increase the number of stores and expand catering to ensure that Howdy Homemade can “serve more scoops of joy with its super-premium product” while employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).…

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Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed Anthony DiSilvestro as chief financial officer, effective immediately. He’ll report to CEO Tim Cofer and lead the company’s finance and technology organizations at a pivotal moment as KDP moves to close its $18 billion acquisition of Netherlands-based JDE Peet’s. …

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Frisco-based Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is acquiring Netherlands-based JDE Peet’s (EURONEXT: JDEP) in an $18 billion all-cash deal. The resulting shakeout will take that “Keurig” off the signage at KDP’s Frisco headquarters—making North Texas once again the home of a standalone beverage company led by Dr Pepper along with Canada Dry, 7UP, A&W, and more.…

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Keurig Dr Pepper, based in Frisco and Burlington, Massachusetts, announced several leadership appointments to continue to drive the company’s growth strategy.

“KDP is evolving our leadership structure to drive the next phase of our growth,” CEO Tim Cofer said in a statement.…

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Veteran executive Drew Panayiotou has been appointed as chief marketing officer, U.S. Refreshment Beverages, by Frisco-based Keurig Dr Pepper.

The company, which has dual headquarters in Frisco and in Burlington, Massachusetts, said Panayiotou brings a modern approach to marketing and a broad range of experience to the role, having led teams at agencies and across multiple industries, including beverages, technology, healthcare, retail and entertainment.…

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Frisco-based beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper is acquiring Chicago-based GHOST Lifestyle LLC and GHOST Beverages LLC in a deal valued at nearly $1 billion. The transaction will initially give KDP a 60% stake in GHOST Energy, a ready-to-drink energy brand.

“GHOST is a differentiated brand with significant growth potential, and we’re excited to partner with its founders to take the business to the next level,” KDP CEO Tim Cofer said in a statement.…

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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has made several executive leadership appointments that it said will help propel the company’s next phase of growth. The appointments are effective Nov. 6.

The company is headquartered in Frisco and Burlington, Massachusetts.

“This executive leadership team is proven, deeply capable, and prepared to set the course for KDP’s continued success, backed by 28,000 team members who know how to win.”…

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As a key part of its succession plan, Frisco-based Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. announced the appointment of veteran consumer packaged goods executive Tim Cofer as chief operating officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort.

The company, with headquarters in Frisco and Burlington, Massachusetts, said Cofer will join KDP on Nov.…

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Keurig Dr Pepper’s chief sustainability officer, Monique Oxender, has been named interim chief corporate affairs officer. With an extensive tenure at KDP and a sustainability background that includes Ford Motor Co., Oxender offers a distinct fusion of expertise.

Oxender will oversee the company’s corporate responsibility, government affairs, corporate communications, and internal communications work.…

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“Start Me Up.”

.…The name of the new, limited-edition iced coffee kit from Keurig Dr Pepper and The Rolling Stones.

It can be hard to wake up in the morning or get jazzed in mid-afternoon. But now a new collaboration could rock your world with some legendary, eye-opening branding.…

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A California-based Wells Fargo subsidiary, Wells Fargo Advisors, is leasing an 18,603-square-foot office in the newest high rise at The Star development in Frisco.

According to a report by Steve Brown in the Dallas Morning News, Wells Fargo plans to start work in March on its offices at 17 Cowboys Way in the $1.5 billion development, with work slated to be completed by the fall.…

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Keurig Dr Pepper announced the appointment of Karin Rotem-Wildeman as chief research & development officer, starting Jan. 9. She will report to Chairman & CEO Bob Gamgort.

The company is based in Frisco and Burlington, Massachusetts.

In her new role, Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology, and associated R&D capabilities, the company said.…

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Keurig Dr Pepper, whose headquarters are in Frisco and Burlington, Massachusetts, announced that Oray Boston has been elected as a director of the KDP Board.

Boston is the worldwide president of trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, and animal health at DePuy Synthes, the orthopedics company of Johnson & Johnson.…

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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has reappointed Bob Gamgort, its current executive chairman and former CEO, to his former chief executive’s post after announcing the resignation of Ozan Dokmecioglu as CEO and a member of the KDP board of directors. Gamgort will continue as the company’s chairman.…

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Ever.Ag, a Frisco-based AgTech supply chain software and financial services company, announced that it has added former General Mills executive John Church as an independent member to its board of directors.

“John has a deep understanding of the agricultural supply chain and how key stakeholders, including cooperatives, producers, and CPGs, can work together successfully.…

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Globe Life Announces Top Executive Leadership Changes

McKinney-based Globe Life Inc. has announced changes to its top executive leadership team. Effective December 31, 2022, Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Gary L. Coleman and Larry M. Hutchison will step down as Co-CEOs. They will continue to serve in an executive capacity as co-chairmen of Globe Life’s board of directors. …

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Dallas-Based Digital Health Firm Recuro Health Expands with New Acquisition

⟫ Recuro Health, a Dallas-based virtual health solutions company, has acquired California-based digital health solutions firm Competitive Health for an undisclosed amount.…

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Greyhound Parent Launches Flix North America, Names CEO and Top Leadership 

Flix SE, the global transportation provider that operates Greyhound Lines and FlixBus announced the launch of Flix North America Inc. The Dallas-based company will oversee operations for both Greyhound and FlixBus across North America.…

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After piloting its “healthy eating ecosystem” in Dallas over the past few months, a local startup is launching to the public.

Already having amassed about 5,000 subscribers, bitewell—a personalized food health app helping users make healthy eating —is officially launching this month after closing on fresh new funding.…

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Sherman Lands New $5B Silicon Wafer Plant

Local firm GlobiTech, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based GlobalWafers, has selected the North Texas city as the site of its new $5 billion silicon wafer manufacturing facility at a time when a shortage of the product in the global market is contributing to inflation and supply chain issues.…

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