Sourcing

Consumer Group Files Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over False Ethical Sourcing Claims

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Washington, D.C. – Starbucks is facing a lawsuit from a consumer group in the United States, accusing the company of making false and misleading claims about its coffee sourcing practices. The National Consumers League alleges that Starbucks’ assertion of ethical sourcing for its coffee is deceptive and contradicted by documented human rights and labor abuses on farms in Guatemala, Kenya, and Brazil that supply the company. The consumer group points out media reports that highlight disturbing incidents, such as a case in Brazil where police rescued workers, including teenagers, from a coffee farm. These workers … Read more

Consumer Advocacy Group Sues Starbucks for False Advertising Over Coffee Sourcing Practices

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Washington, D.C., – Starbucks, the world’s largest coffee brand, is facing a lawsuit filed by a consumer advocacy group for alleged false advertising. The group claims that Starbucks sources its coffee and tea from farms with human rights and labor abuses, despite promoting its commitment to ethical sourcing. The National Consumers League, the legal advocacy group bringing the case on behalf of American consumers, argues that Starbucks is misleading the public by marketing its products as “100% ethical” when it knowingly purchases from suppliers with documented violations. The lawsuit references reports of human rights and … Read more