Starbucks and Fairtrade

In the UK and Ireland, all Starbucks expresso, used in lattes and cappucinos, is 100% Fairtrade certified.

As part of their training, their baristas learn how the coffee is purchased and how working with Fairtrade makes a difference to the lives of the coffee farmers and their families.

According to their website, Starbucks say that they have been purchasing and selling Fairtrade coffee for ten years. They say that they have doubled their commitment to purchasing Fairtrade from 20 million lbs to 40 million lbs and say that in doing so “….. we will also double the premium we pay to Fairtrade farmers through our global purchases….”

Read through their Fairtrade pages by clicking here.