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Maxwell House Ends 133-Year Run to Rebrand as “Maxwell Apartment” — But What’s the Price?

. al · October 26, 2025 · 0 Comment

Few consumer brands in America carry the same heritage weight as Maxwell House coffee. For more than a century, the name has been a staple in pantries, breakfast tables, diners, and workplaces. Its slogan, “Good to the Last Drop,” became so iconic that even U.S. presidents quoted it. Yet, in a move that has raised eyebrows across the nation, Kraft Heinz announced this week that Maxwell House is ditching its century-old name in favor of a new identity: “Maxwell Apartment.”

Yes, you read that correctly. A coffee brand synonymous with comfort and tradition is rebranding itself around the very modern realities of apartment living, shrinking household sizes, and what its parent company calls “the changing consumer landscape.”

The Rebrand That Nobody Asked For

According to Kraft Heinz’s press release, the decision is framed as an attempt to stay culturally relevant. Company executives noted that nearly one-third of Americans now rent apartments rather than own homes. By tying itself to this shift, they argue, Maxwell House is aligning with the lived experience of its customer base. Read more below