SearchStarbucks to make every coffee it sells in the UK, Fairtrade
Starbucks sales has hit a rock bottom low and in an attempt to salvage the coffee chain.The US coffee chain announced that by the end of next year all the espresso - based drinks made in the 700 British and Irish stores would be made from beans grown by growers who receive improved levels of pay. At present 6 per cent of the company’s coffee sales around the world is certified as Faritrade, but the company said as a result of its commitment it would become the largest buyer of Fairtrade coffee in the world, doubling its global purchases to 40 million pounds in 2009.
November 27th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
If that is true then its okay. But I really cant believe. I read about the conditions in South America. They are very bad. The fairtrade association dont have eyes everywhere.