KIGALI, Rwanda, June 26, 2009 - As part of its ongoing commitment to east Africa, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced today that participating stores in the U.S. and Canada will offer for a limited time a selection of African coffees and other products from the region beginning next week. In addition, Starbucks executives started a four-day visit to Rwanda today and met with the local groups supplying the items for the Starbucks coffee and merchandise as well as recipients of contributions through its relationship with (PRODUCT)RED™.

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Featured coffees for this summer include an East African coffee blend offered as part of Starbucks ongoing relationship with (PRODUCT)RED™. For every pound of the (STARBUCKS)RED Whole Bean Coffee sold in the U.S. and Canada, Starbucks will contribute US $1 to the Global Fund to help support AIDS programs in Africa. Stores in the U.S. and Canada will also feature a 100 percent Rwanda coffee, which is noted for its crisp and clean finish.

Included in today's visit was the TRAC (Treatment and Research AIDS Center) center and clinic. TRAC is Rwanda's national HIV and AIDS research center which houses the country's busiest/most demanding HIV clinic. Starbucks senior leadership team had the opportunity to visit the clinic and learn and witness in person how the availability of antiretroviral therapy, which (RED) helps finance has help make a difference in peoples' lives.

Also featured in Starbucks stores this summer will be merchandise created by Rwandan artisans – such as authentic African fabric tumblers and cotton canvas hand sewn totes – from Fair Winds Trading. Through our relationship with Fair Winds Trading, we are able to give our customers an opportunity to connect with a community of artisans who are working to create a better life for themselves and their families. These products are another way Starbucks is connecting our customers with the people and places that grow our coffee and investing in the success of Rwandan communities.

Starbucks Coffee Company provides an uplifting experience that enriches people's lives one moment, one human being, one extraordinary cup of coffee at a time. To share in the experience, visit <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2F&amp;esheet=5996048&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com&amp;index=1">www.starbucks.com</a>.

About (RED)TM and (PRODUCT)RED™

(RED)'s primary objective is to engage the private sector in raising awareness and funds for the Global Fund, to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Companies whose products take on the (PRODUCT)RED mark contribute a significant percentage of the sales or portion of the profits from that product to the Global Fund to finance AIDS programs in Africa, with an emphasis on the health of women and children. Current partners are: American Express (U.K. only), Apple, Converse, Gap, Emporio Armani, Hallmark, Dell, Windows and Starbucks. Since its launch in the Spring of 2006, more than $130 million has been generated by (RED) for the Global Fund. (RED) money is at work in Swaziland, Rwanda, Ghana and Lesotho. For more information, visit <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joinred.com&amp;esheet=5996048&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.joinred.com&amp;index=2">www.joinred.com</a>.

About The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Since its creation in 2002, the Global Fund has become the dominant financer of programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with approved funding of US $15 billion for programs in 140 countries. The Global Fund supports programs based on agreed performance targets and disburses money in response to proven results. At the end of 2008, programs supported by the Global Fund have averted more than 3.5 million deaths by providing AIDS treatment for 2 million people, TB treatment for 4.6 million people, and by the distribution of 70 million insecticide-treated bed nets for the prevention of malaria worldwide. For more information visit <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theglobalfund.org%2F&amp;esheet=5996048&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.theglobalfund.org&amp;index=3">www.theglobalfund.org</a>. (RED)™ is the Global Fund's largest private sector contributor. For more information, please visit <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theglobalfund.org&amp;esheet=5996048&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.theglobalfund.org&amp;index=4">www.theglobalfund.org</a>.

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KIGALI, Rwanda, June 26, 2009 &#8211; As part of its ongoing commitment to east Africa, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced today that participating stores in the U.S. and Canada will offer for a limited time a selection of African coffees and other products from the region beginning next week. In addition, Starbucks executives started […]

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SEATTLE, June 25, 2009 - Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today announced its new global store design strategy, setting the stage for a reinvigorated customer experience. Inspired by Starbucks™ Shared Planet™, the company's ongoing commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement, the new designs will reflect the character of each store's surrounding neighborhood and help to reduce environmental impacts.

As company-operated stores are built and renovated, Starbucks will source materials and employ craftsmen on a localized basis, and will incorporate reused and recycled elements where possible. Starbucks aims to achieve LEEDÂ® certification for all new company-operated stores beginning in 2010. In addition, Starbucks will provide licensed stores and other business partners with design plans and guidance on construction.

"We recognize the importance of continuously evolving with our customers' interests, lifestyles and values in order to stay relevant over the long term," said Arthur Rubinfeld, president, Starbucks Global Development. "Our new design approach will allow customers to feel truly at home when visiting their local store and give them opportunities for discovery at our other locations around the world."

While the new store designs are highly interpretive, they share several core characteristics:

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"Ultimately, we hope customers will feel an enhanced sense of community, a deeper connection to our coffee heritage and a greater level of commitment to environmental consciousness," added Rubinfeld. Credited for creating the store atmosphere that helped define the Starbucks brand in the early 1990s, Rubinfeld returned to Starbucks in February 2008.

Starbucks new store design strategy aligns with specific long-term goals related to energy and water conservation, recycling and green construction:

Starbucks recently completed construction on three stores that exhibit the company's new design strategy:

All three stores are currently registered to be LEEDÂ® certified. Over the course of the next year, Starbucks will replace incandescent light bulbs inside its stores with LED bulbs as part of a global retrofit programÂ which will result in energy efficiencies and cost savings. The company is also placing plaques throughout its new and renovated stores to explain specific green design and construction elements.

"We hope to not only inform customers about our environmental efforts, but to motivate them to make environmentally responsible choices once they leave our stores," said Jim Hanna, Starbucks director of Environmental Impact. "Starbucks is a values company and we place a high level of importance on doing business responsibly and conducting ourselves in ways that earn the trust and respect of our customers and neighbors."

Rubinfeld will deliver several speeches at the Dwell on Design conference in Los Angeles June 26-28 (<a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dwellondesign.com&amp;esheet=5994811&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.dwellondesign.com&amp;index=1">www.dwellondesign.com</a>), just before debuting the company's new design strategy with store openings in Seattle and Paris. To learn more about Starbucks Global Store Development and Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ initiatives, visit <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.starbucks.com&amp;esheet=5994811&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.news.starbucks.com&amp;index=2">www.news.starbucks.com</a> and <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fsharedplanet&amp;esheet=5994811&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com%2Fsharedplanet&amp;index=3">www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet</a>.

About Starbucks Coffee Company

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com&amp;esheet=5994811&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com&amp;index=4">www.starbucks.com</a>.

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New Global Store Design Strategy Amplifies the Company&rsquo;s Focus on Coffee Heritage, Local Relevance and Environmental Responsibility

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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2009 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's web site at: <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov">www.cpsc.gov</a>.)

Name of product: Starbucks BaristaÂ® Blade Grinder and Seattle's Best CoffeeÂ® Blade Grinder.

Manufacturer: Tsann Kuen (Zhangzhou) Enterprise Co. Ltd. ("TKL") of China.

Retailer: Starbucks Coffee Company and Seattle's Best Coffee both of Seattle, Washington.

Hazard: The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 176 reports of grinders that failed to turn off or that turned on unexpectedly, including three reports of hand lacerations that occurred when the grinders turned on unexpectedly during cleaning.

Description: This recall includes the Starbucks BaristaÂ® Blade Grinders and Seattle's Best CoffeeÂ® Blade Grinders with the following SKU numbers:

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Sold at: Starbucks and Seattle's Best Coffee stores nationwide from March 2002 through March 2009 for about $30.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffee grinders and contact Starbucks to receive a free replacement grinder.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Starbucks toll free at (866) 276-2950, or visit the company's web site at <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com&amp;esheet=5987371&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com&amp;index=1">www.starbucks.com</a>.

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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2009 &#8211; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC&#8217;s web site at: www.cpsc.gov.) Name of […]

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Taiwan was previously labeled "Taiwan, Province of China" on the store locator system on Starbucks.com in deference to International naming conventions. Because Starbucks takes no position on political issues, the system has been adjusted and the store locator is now labeled "Taiwan."

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Starbucks Statement re: Taiwan on Starbucks.com

Taiwan was previously labeled &#8220;Taiwan, Province of China&#8221; on the store locator system on Starbucks.com in deference to International naming conventions. Because Starbucks takes no position on political issues, the system has been adjusted and the store locator is now labeled &#8220;Taiwan.&#8221;

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SEATTLE/NEW YORK: June 1, 2009 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and MSNBC have formed a marketing relationship to highlight Starbucks coffee products on “Morning Joe,” the cable network’s morning program hosted by former Congressman Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. The program features interviews with top newsmakers and politicians and in-depth analysis of the day’s biggest stories.
“We are pleased to be working with MSNBC to further underscore Starbucks relevancy by extending the coffeehouse culture and combining the daily morning coffee ritual with informed discussions about important news topics,” said Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo of Starbucks. “This relationship is an example of the targeted approach we are taking to reach our customers in a meaningful fashion and highlight our exceptional coffee and values which have built our brand from the beginning.” 
“We’re thrilled to have a brand leader like Starbucks associated with ‘Morning Joe’,” said Phil Griffin, president of MSNBC.  “More viewers are discovering that ‘Morning Joe’ is THE  place for intelligent discussion about politics.  The MSNBC viewer is younger, more affluent and more highly educated than those of our competitors, making this opportunity perfect for a company like Starbucks.”
As part of the agreement, MSNBC is providing Starbucks on-air branding during the morning news program through a title sponsorship, “Morning Joe” Brewed by Starbucks. Included are graphic elements like billboards and banners, as well as online representation on msnbc.com which will highlight many of Starbucks brand values.  About MSNBC Built on the worldwide resources of NBC News, MSNBC defines news for the next generation with world-class reporting and a full schedule of live news coverage, political analysis and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MSNBC's home on the Internet is msnbc.com. Msnbc.com delivers a fuller spectrum of news. Drawing on its award-winning original journalism, NBC News heritage, trusted sources and Microsoft's advanced technologies, the site presents compelling, diverse and visually-engaging stories on the consumer's platform of choice. Nielsen Online reports more than 39 million unique visitors for March 2009, making msnbc.com the number one news site, ahead of Yahoo! News, CNN, ABC, CBS, and Fox News.
Members of the media can get more information about MSNBC and its programming on msnbc.com or the NBC Universal Media Village Web site at <a href="http://www.nbcumv.com">www.nbcumv.com</a>. About Starbucks Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabicacoffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at <a href="http://www.starbucks.com">www.starbucks.com</a>.

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Starbucks and MSNBC Join Forces; Partnership will Introduce &#8220;Morning Joe&#8221; Brewed by Starbucks

Sponsorship Agreement will Highlight Starbucks Coffee Products on Morning News Program

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Starbucks and MSNBC Join Forces; Partnership will Introduce “Morning Joe” Brewed by Starbucks

SEATTLE, May 13, 2009 - Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today issued a response to the decision by Moody's Investors Service to downgrade the Company's credit ratings.

Troy Alstead, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, issued the following statement:

"As we noted on our April 29, 2009 earnings call, Starbucks remains in a very solid financial position. The Company continues to generate strong operating cash flow and maintain strong liquidity. For the first six months of FY 2009, Starbucks generated $715 million in cash from operations and approximately $479 million in free cash flow. Starbucks defines free cash flow as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures with capital expenditures for the first half of fiscal 2009 of approximately $237 million the period. Also during that period, the Company reduced its short-term borrowings by $487 million to $226 million and we expect to substantially reduce the outstanding balance during the remainder of the calendar year.

We expect to deliver operating cash flow in excess of $1 billion in fiscal 2009, as we have for each of the past three years. At the same time, we continue to focus on cost savings throughout our organization and we delivered $120 million of permanent cost savings in Q2, following the $75 million produced in Q1. We expect to deliver approximately $150 million of such savings in Q3 and $175 million in Q4, for a total cost reduction exceeding $500 million in fiscal 2009.

We are ahead of target with our initiatives to position the Company for sustainable, profitable growth, and the results of those efforts are reflected in Starbucks second-quarter financial performance. Finally, despite the difficult consumer environment, Starbucks second quarter non-GAAP earnings exceeded the First Call consensus estimate."

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com&amp;esheet=5964826&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com&amp;index=1">www.starbucks.com</a>.

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Starbucks Responds to Moody&#8217;s Downgrade

SEATTLE, May 13, 2009 &#8211; Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) today issued a response to the decision by Moody&#8217;s Investors Service to downgrade the Company&#8217;s credit ratings. Troy Alstead, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, issued the following statement: &#8220;As we noted on our April 29, 2009 earnings call, Starbucks remains in […]

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Starbucks Responds to Moody’s Downgrade

SEATTLE – May 11, 2009 – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced plans to host a summit comprised of representatives from all facets of its paper and plastic cup value chain at the Starbucks Support Center in Seattle on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. With the goal of prioritization and agreement on criteria for a comprehensive recyclable cup solution, discussions will address obstacles and opportunities. This effort is an extension of Starbucks long-term commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its cups. Currently, Starbucks is working to ensure all of its single-use cups will be recyclable by 2012 in communities where its stores are located.
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The summit will be moderated by Peter Senge, Ph.D., senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and founding chair of the Society for Organizational Learning (SoL). Senge is best known as the pioneer of systems thinking – a problem-solving approach that analyzes how the various segments of a system are interconnected, with a focus on dynamic wholes rather than static parts.
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"The development of recyclable and compostable materials is one of many factors in this complex equation. You have to consider the entire life span of the cup – including what happens after it leaves the consumer's hands," said Senge. "Starbucks holistic approach has the potential to make a significant impact on not only its company operations, but on the entire foodservice industry."
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Summit delegates will include raw materials suppliers, cup manufacturers and converters, peer retail and beverage partners, recyclers, local municipal governments, Starbucks partners (employees), environmental NGOs, and other experts from the academic sector.
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"We are taking this step to drive meaningful dialogue with an unprecedented cross-section of stakeholders who have the expertise and infrastructure to create a fundamental shift in the entire packaging industry," said Ben Packard, Starbucks vice president of Global Responsibility. "With this initial meeting, we hope to foster collaboration and define the specific actions that will allow us to achieve our goal of 100 percent recyclable cups."
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Starbucks commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its cups dates back to the late 1990s, when the company established a relationship with the Environmental Defense Fund. In 1997, Starbucks introduced the recycled-content cup sleeve as a way to reduce "double cupping." After five years of supplier engagement and efforts to secure government approval, in 2006 Starbucks launched the industry's first paper beverage cup containing post-consumer recycled fiber (PCF). Since that time, the switch to PCF cups at Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada has saved more than 44,000 tons of virgin wood fiber, the equivalent of more than 300,000 trees. Currently, paper beverage cups cannot be recycled in many recycling systems.
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Last year, Starbucks replaced its industry-standard polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cold cup with a polypropylene (PP) alternative in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. This change was the result of a study by external lifecycle scientists who calculated that PP cups use 15 percent less plastic than PET cups and emit 45 percent fewer greenhouse gases during their production. Unlike PET cups, PP cups do not contaminate other PP containers when co-mingled for recycling. While PET bottles are widely recyclable, PET cups are difficult to recycle in most communities.
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In addition to implementing a recyclable cup strategy, Starbucks is simultaneously encouraging reusable options. Since 1985, the company has rewarded customers in participating stores who bring in their own travel tumblers with a $0.10 discount off the price of their beverages. Starbucks also provides ceramic mugs at participating stores for customers who opt to enjoy their beverages inside the coffeehouse.
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Starbucks Brings Thought Leaders Together to Develop a Comprehensive Recyclable Cup Solution - Starbucks Stories

Starbucks Brings Thought Leaders Together to Develop a Comprehensive Recyclable Cup Solution

Upcoming Starbucks Cup Summit with Influencers from Business, Academic and Civil Sectors to be Moderated by Peter Senge, Pioneer of Systems Thinking and Founding Chair of the Society for Organization Learning (SoL)

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2009/starbucks-brings-thought-leaders-together-to-develop-a-comprehensive-recycl/

An estimated 5% of the U.S. population avoids or is in some way affected by a sensitivity to gluten. Gluten is a protein that is commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley (as well as other similar grains).

Starbucks® Valencia Orange Cake is a moist and delicate cake made with seven simple ingredients, all of which are 100% gluten-free and deliver 30% of your daily value of Vitamin C.  For customers sensitive to gluten who must search high and low for a product that fits their needs, Starbucks offers a wonderful option for the perfect snack from morning to evening.  Valencia Orange Cake is available in company operated Starbucks stores in the U.S.â€”so our customers can rely on us for a safe and delicious new way to enjoy their day. 
 
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This refreshingly light and moist cake blends almonds and premium Valencia Oranges to deliver a deliciously bright taste and tender texture. It's so good, you won't believe it's Gluten-Free!  Price is $1.95 U.S. ($2.25 in Hawaii).
 
 
 
   
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Nutrition Facts:                         Ingredients:                           
Calories - 290                          Whole Eggs
Total Fat - 16g                          Valencia Orange Pulp
Saturated Fat - 2g                    Almonds
Trans Fat - 0g                           Sugar
Sodium - 40 mg                       Orange Peel
Total Carbohydrate - 32g       Gluten-Free Baking Powder
Dietary Fiber - 4g                     Orange Oil
 
 
Pair your Valencia Orange Cake with a tall brewed cup of Pike Place Roast™ for the perfect snack.  
 
 
For More Information If you have questions or need more information, you may visit starbucks.com. For news media, please contact us at (206) 318-7100 or <a href="mailto:press@starbucks.com">press@starbucks.com</a>. 
© 2009 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved.  Pike Place is a trademark of The Pike Place Market PDA, used under license.

Our customers asked for a delicious, gluten-free option. We listened. - Starbucks Stories

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Our customers asked for a delicious, gluten-free option.  We listened.

An estimated 5% of the U.S. population avoids or is in some way affected by a sensitivity to gluten. Gluten is a protein that is commonly found in rye, wheat, and barley (as well as other similar grains). Starbucks® Valencia Orange Cake is a moist and delicate cake made with seven simple ingredients, all of […]

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2009/our-customers-asked-for-a-delicious-gluten-free-option-we-listened/

On May 3, Starbucks will launch a long-term, multi channel brand campaign highlighting our exceptional coffee, the unique experience, and the values that have build our brand from the beginning. Be among the first to see the ads here.
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Find out more about the campaign from Terry Davenport, Starbucks senior vice president of Marketing. Read his blog at <a href="http://blogs.starbucks.com/blogs/customer/archive/2009/04/30/sneak-peek-at-new-ad-campaign.aspx">MyStarbucksIdea</a>.

Starbucks to launch Coffee Value & Values Campaign - Starbucks Stories

Starbucks to launch Coffee Value &#038; Values Campaign

On May 3, Starbucks will launch a long-term, multi channel brand campaign highlighting our exceptional coffee, the unique experience, and the values that have build our brand from the beginning. Be among the first to see the ads here. Â  Find out more about the campaign from Terry Davenport, Starbucks senior vice president of Marketing. […]

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2009/starbucks-to-launch-coffee-value-values-campaign/

Starbucks to launch Coffee Value & Values Campaign

Updated: May 8, 2009 As a global company operating in 50 countries, Starbucks has been closely monitoring Influenza A-H1N1, also known as Swine Flu. The health and safety of our over 175,000 partners (employees) and our customers is a top priority. We have been proactively communicating with all of our partners globally to reiterate Starbucks health and safety procedures. Dependent on government mandates and Starbucks internal review, our operations may be adjusted at any given time. Any impacted partners will refrain from work and confer with their personal health care provider to address the illness. Starbucks will work with the appropriate local authorities to assess any further risk to that store's partners and operations. We will continue to monitor the situation and make changes accordingly.

Information About the Impact of Swine Flu on Starbucks - Starbucks Stories

Information About the Impact of Swine Flu on Starbucks

Updated: May 8, 2009As a global company operating in 50 countries, Starbucks has been closely monitoring Influenza A-H1N1, also known as Swine Flu. The health and safety of our over 175,000 partners (employees) and our customers is a top priority. We have been proactively communicating with all of our partners globally to reiterate Starbucks health and […]

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2009/information-about-the-impact-of-swine-flu-on-starbucks/

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The interactive website is available at <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fsharedplanet&amp;esheet=5946259&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com%2Fsharedplanet&amp;index=1">www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet</a>. Features of the site include:
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<li>A mug pledge that gives Starbucks customers the opportunity to officially pledge to bring in a reusable mug or tumbler for their beverages. This reduces their drink price by 10 cents in the U.S. and Canada and also helps them reduce their environmental footprint. In fiscal 2008, Starbucks customers used reusable mugs 22 million times, a savings of about one million pounds of paper. In honor of Earth Day, Starbucks stores in Canada and at Target locations in the U.S. are offering complimentary brewed coffee when customers bring in a reusable mug or tumbler. Starbucks company-operated stores in the U.S. will offer 10 cents off a customer's beverage when they bring in a reusable mug or tumbler as they do every day.</li>
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About Starbucks

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at <a href="http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com&amp;esheet=5946259&amp;lan=en_US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com&amp;index=2">www.starbucks.com</a>.

Starbucks Enhances Customer Experience with Interactive, Online Global Responsibility Report - Starbucks Stories

Starbucks Enhances Customer Experience with Interactive, Online Global Responsibility Report

New report highlights Starbucks&trade; Shared Planet&trade; commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2009/starbucks-enhances-customer-experience-with-interactive-online-global-respo/

Since 1971, when we opened our very first store in Seattle, to today with nearly 17,000 stores around the world, we've always been committed to doing business responsibly and conducting ourselves in ways that earn the trust and respect of our customers, partners (employees) and neighbors. We call this Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ – our commitment to doing business responsibly. Within in this, we have identified three areas of focus: ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship and community involvement. In each area, we have set longer range goals to help us stay on track, measure results and share our progress with you.Â Â <a href="http://news.starbucks.com/images/10041/Starbucks%20FY08%20GR%20Report%20Executive%20Summary%20and%20Scorecard.pdf">Here is a summary of our programs and progress</a>. Full details can be viewed in Starbucks 2008 Global Responsibility Report online at <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet">www.starbucks.com/sharedplanet</a>.

Starbucks Shared Planet Executive Summary and Scorecard - Starbucks Stories

Starbucks Shared Planet Executive Summary and Scorecard

Since 1971, when we opened our very first store in Seattle, to today with nearly 17,000 stores around the world, we&#8217;ve always been committed to doing business responsibly and conducting ourselves in ways that earn the trust and respect of our customers, partners (employees) and neighbors. We call this Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ – our commitment […]

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2009/starbucks-shared-planet-executive-summary-and-scorecard/

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