Keurig's $499.99 Alta swaps plastic pods for compostable seaweed-coated rounds

Keurig unveiled the Alta brewer at $499.99, using AltaRounds — compressed coffee pucks coated in alginate derived from seaweed and certified compostable. Shipping starts October 21, 2026, with an eight-round pack expected to cost roughly $10–11, though individual plastic freshness wrappers remain at launch.

• Alta brewer priced at $499.99, shipping October 21, 2026
• AltaRounds use seaweed-derived alginate coating, certified compostable
• Eight-round packs expected to cost about $10–11
• Individual plastic freshness wrappers remain at launch