Tag: Coffee

Starbucks, one of the most well-known coffee chains in the world, is facing a lawsuit filed by a consumer advocacy group. The National Consumers League alleges that Starbucks has been deceiving customers with its claims of "100% ethical" coffee and tea sourcing. The lawsuit, filed in a Washington D.C. court, accuses the company of sourcing its products from farms with documented human rights abuses, including child labor and human trafficking. The National Consumers League points to media reports that highlight abuses on farms that supply coffee and tea to Starbucks. These cases raise doubts about the company's packaging, which prominently states its commitment to "100% ethical coffee sourcing." The lawsuit argues that Starbucks has been misleading consumers by failing to disclose that ...