CAFE Practices

Lawsuit Accuses Starbucks of Misleading Buyers on Sustainability and Chemical Content

Two consumers have filed a proposed class action alleging Starbucks misled shoppers in the states of New York and Washington with its “Committed to 100% Ethical Coffee Sourcing” claims....

2026.01.16

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Labor Violations Alleged in Starbucks and Nestlé Supply Chains in China

Independent field investigations in China’s Yunnan Province found labor violations at coffee farms that supply coffees purchased and certified as sustainable by coffee giants Starbucks and Nestlé, according to a...

2024.12.05

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Consumer Group Sues Starbucks Over ‘Ethical Sourcing’ Claims

A prominent United States consumer advocacy organization today filed a lawsuit against Starbucks Coffee Company alleging deceptive claims regarding ethical coffee sourcing. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the National...

2024.01.11

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