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Starbucks Pledges Continued Ethical Sourcing of Sustainable Coffee

alan — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:19:50 +0000

In its seventh annual Fiscal 2007 Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report, the Starbucks Coffee Company has once again confirmed its pledge to continue supporting ethical sourcing of sustainable coffee while supporting coffee farmers, their communities and environment.

Keep Your New Year Resolutions with Starbucks Skinny Latte

alan — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:54:32 +0000

The New Year is upon us once again and time for everybody to make the statutory resolutions for 2008, most of which will fall by the wayside half way through January. With that in mind, Starbucks have come up with a way to help customers keep their resolutions with the introduction a non fat, sugar free latte under the appropriately named "Skinny' platform.

Fair Trade Certified Coffee of the Week at Starbucks

alan — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:24:33 +0000

In support of the fourth annual Fair Trade month in the US, Starbucks will feature a 100% Fair Trade Certified Café Estima Blend as the “Coffee of the Week” in participating stores in the United States and Canada for three weeks in October 2007.

Starbucks Coffee from your Tassimo Coffee Maker

alan — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:09:56 +0000

If you own a Tassimo coffee maker and live in the USA or Canada, you may be pleased to hear that you will soon be able to enjoy Starbucks coffee without even leaving your home.

Starbucks Barista Aroma Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Recalled

alan — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 19:36:46 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Eight o’Clock Coffee announces Coffee Taste Test Results

alan — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:38:32 +0000

Eight O'Clock(R) Coffee, America's best selling whole bean coffee company, launched an advertising campaign today that will air on broadcast and cable television stations. The national ad campaign showcases results from a recent study revealing that the taste of Eight O'Clock Coffee's Original Ground Coffee is preferred over Starbucks(R) House Blend Ground Coffee in blind taste tests(1).

Starbucks Famous Frappuccino Gets a Fruit Twist

alan — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 09:57:44 +0000

Starbucks is giving its Frappuccino blended beverages a new fruit twist that will turn an escape to the beach into a tropical retreat. Starting today, Starbucks debuts Pomegranate Frappuccino juice blend and Tangerine Frappuccino juice blend made with fruit juice and freshly-brewed Tazo tea.

Starbucks to sell KitchenAid, DeLonghi machines

alan — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:57:09 +0000

Starbucks Corp., the world's largest coffee-shop chain, said it will sell KitchenAid coffee makers and DeLonghi espresso machines this holiday season to boost sales.

The KitchenAid machine will be priced at $129, trimmed in red and available only at Starbucks, the Seattle-based retailer said today at New York's Shop Studios. The DeLonghi Magnifica machine will cost $999. Both will go on sale in November.

Starbucks and PepsiCo Sign Distribution Agreement for Ethos Water

alan — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:58:57 +0000

Agreement Deepens Starbucks Leadership Role in Helping Children Around the World Get Clean Drinking Water and Drives Previously Stated Contribution Goal of $10 Million Over Five Years.

Starbucks Coffee Company and PepsiCo through their joint-venture partnership, the North American Coffee Partnership, have announced the signing of a distribution agreement for Ethos(TM) water. The agreement will significantly increase distribution of Ethos water to retail stores in the U.S. and Canada, and demonstrates Starbucks and Pepsi's commitment to Ethos Water's unique and innovative business model, fully integrating a social conscience into all aspects of the Ethos brand.