Starboard Value has reportedly taken a stake in Keurig Dr Pepper following the announcement of its plan to acquire JDE Peet's in August, which was negatively received by investors at the time. The US hedge fund has been building a stake in the soft drinks major since the deal was announced and has been in private talks over recent weeks with Keurig Dr Pepper's management and board, people familiar with the issue told the Financial Times. Just Drinks has contacted Keurig Dr Pepper and Starboard Value for ...