Is Starbucks Fairtrade Certified?

Starbucks is one of the largest purchasers of fairtrade-certified coffee in the world , bringing Fairtrade to coffee lovers across the globe. How much of Starbucks coffee is Fairtrade? Starbucks maintains that more than 99% of its beans are ethically sourced and fair-trade certified. Does Starbucks pay fair trade coffee? Starbucks has withdrawn from the … Read more

Why Is Not All Starbucks Coffee Fairtrade?

To be certified as Fairtrade, businesses must pay farmers a minimum price for their goods in addition to a Fairtrade Premium and adhere to standards that protect workers’ rights and the environment. Starbucks has withdrawn from the Fairtrade certification scheme in favour of its own Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Does Starbucks do fair trade … Read more