Representatives of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and senior leaders from Starbucks Coffee Company today announced that they have completed two days of constructive discussions and the parties have agreed in principle to sign a licensing, distribution and marketing agreement that recognizes the importance and integrity of Ethiopia's specialty coffee names.

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This agreement will help to expand their ongoing collaboration to market and sell Ethiopia's exceptionally high quality coffees.

"Ethiopia is firmly committed to work in partnership with all international specialty coffee companies and distributors of its fine coffees, including Harar, Sidamo and Yirgacheffe. We realise our approach to trademarking and licensing these coffee brands that originate in and represent the best of Ethiopia's coffee heritage is a new approach that not only meets the needs of small Ethiopian fine coffee farmers and traders but also the coffee roasting and distributing companies and their customers," commented Getachew Mengistie, EIPO Director General.

"Ethiopia is recognized as the historic birthplace of coffee and the source of some of the finest coffee in the world," said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman. "We're extremely excited to continue to deepen our relationship with the Government of Ethiopia."

The Government of Ethiopia and Starbucks Coffee look forward to formalizing the details of the agreement and signing it in May 2007.

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Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Peter Bocian, 52, has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer designate and will assume this role with the Company on May 14, 2007.

Upon joining Starbucks, Bocian will partake in an intensive immersion process to learn the various facets of the Company. On October 1, 2007, Bocian will succeed Michael Casey, executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, who will transition into a senior advisory role after serving as the Company's chief financial officer for over 12 years. In 2006, Casey announced his plan to transition from his current role this year.

Bocian will be responsible for all aspects of Starbucks Corporate Finance, Information Technology, Global Business Systems Solutions and Global Strategy. He will report to Jim Donald, Starbucks president and ceo.

"Pete's global experience and solid record of delivering results are attributes we were looking for in our next cfo," commented Jim Donald, Starbucks ceo and president. "He's joining us at an ideal time, bringing his international finance experience and proven leadership skills as we continue our aggressive expansion overseas."

Bocian joins Starbucks from NCR Corporation where he served as senior vice president and chief financial officer since 2004. Bocian began his career at NCR in 1983 and has since held a number of positions of increasing responsibility, including chief financial officer of NCR's Retail and Financial Group, CFO of NCR's Retail Solutions Division and vice president of finance and administration for NCR's Computer Systems Group (now Teradata) for the Americas region.

"I am very proud to join such a successful company and globally recognized brand," said Bocian. "Beyond delivering strong performance, Starbucks leadership team has maintained an unparalleled awareness of its role in and responsibility to the communities it serves. I look forward to contributing to Starbucks continued success."

Bocian received his Master's degree in accounting from Michigan

State University, where he also earned his Bachelor's degree.

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Starbucks Coffee Company Names Peter Bocian as Chief Financial Officer Designate

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Peter Bocian, 52, has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer designate and will assume this role with the Company on May 14, 2007. Upon joining Starbucks, Bocian will partake in an intensive immersion process to learn the various facets of the Company. On October 1, […]

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Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) will host its 2007 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on the morning of Wednesday, March 21, 2007 in Seattle, Washington at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time and will include presentations by Howard Schultz, chairman; Jim Donald, president and ceo; and Martin Coles, president, Starbucks Coffee International, as well as voting on corporate matters. Attendees must present an admission ticket for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. A live webcast of the meeting may be accessed via the following address: <a href="http://investor.starbucks.com">http://investor.starbucks.com</a>. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same address through April 25, 2007.
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Separately, Starbucks is scheduled to present at the JPMorgan Gaming, Lodging and Restaurants Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 22, 2007. Jim Donald and Michael Casey, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will address conference attendees at approximately 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time. A live webcast of the presentation may be accessed via JPMorgan's website at the following address: <a href="https://events.jpmorgan.com">https://events.jpmorgan.com</a>, under the section titled "Conference Webcasts." An archive of the webcast will be available at the same address through May 3, 2007. Additionally, following the presentation an archive of the webcast along with a copy of the presented slides will be available on the Company's web site address of <a href="http://investor.starbucks.com">http://investor.starbucks.com</a> through May 3, 2007.
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This week, Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) will raise its coffee cup in honor of the daily grind by offering customers a break – a coffee break. On Thursday, March 15, 2007, from 10 a.m. to noon, complimentary, tall (12-ounce) cups of brewed coffee will be served in participating Starbucks stores across the U.S. and Canada.Â 
"The Starbucks Coffee Break is about more than just enjoying a great cup of coffee," said Brady Brewer, director of Marketing, Starbucks Coffee Company. "In today's hectic, overscheduled world, it's a reminder to take a break from your day to catch up with a friend or colleague. People connect with each other every day at our coffee houses and our Coffee Break is just one more opportunity for them and others to do so."
The Starbucks Coffee Break is coming at just the right time, according to a recent survey conducted by StrategyOne. America's morning coffee ritual is usually due for a "second cup" before noon as more than half (55 percent) say they need a coffee break before lunch. The reason?Â  Half of survey respondents (50 percent) cite the need to "revitalize and refresh."Â 
"Starbucks can think of no better way to Ã¢â¬Ërefresh and revitalize' than by indulging customers with the high quality and unique taste profile of our freshly brewed coffee served during The Break," added Brewer.Â 
Americans surveyed also are quick to recognize the people who really deserve a coffee break – but can't find the time to get away. While teachers and stay-at-home parents tied for the title of most worthy of a coffee break (19 percent each),Â  several other professions topped the list, includingÂ  police officers (16 percent), nurses (15 percent), fire fighters (10 percent), and airline pilots (10 percent).Â 
Where is My Starbucks?Â  The New Starbucks Mobile Store Locator Knows
Finding your local Starbucks has never been easier with the launch of Starbucks Mobile Locator services on March 1, 2007. Travelers far from home can simply send a text message with the local ZIP code to "697289" (MYSBUX) and receive up to three locations for Starbucks stores in their vicinity. You can also opt to receive a reminder for the Starbucks Coffee Break by sending the word "BREAK" to "697289" (MYSBUX). For a more robust experience, just type <a href="http://www.starbucks.com">www.starbucks.com</a> into your web-enabled phone and search by city, state or a street address using a simple store locator specially formatted for the small screen of a mobile phone. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available on participating carriers.
Beyond the Break: Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee at Home
In addition to the Starbucks Coffee Break, throughout March (in select stores across the U.S. and Canada) customers can become an expert in brewing coffee at home with the help of a Starbucks Coffee Master. Donned in black aprons, Coffee Masters will lead in-store seminars on the key fundamentals of brewing – proportion, grind, water and freshness. Baristas will also "spill the beans" on selecting coffees that please palates and pair well with favorite foods.

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Starbucks Fulfills the Need for a Coffee Break

New Starbucks Mobile Store Locator Helps Customers Find the Nearby Store to Enjoy a Complimentary Cup of Brewed Coffee

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Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) and Concord Music Group announced today the formation of a new record label, Hear Music, which will forge relationships directly with artists and distribute recordings at Starbucks locations as well as through traditional music channels.Â The new company will build upon the success Starbucks and Concord have experienced with previous releases, including Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company" and Sergio Mendes' "Timeless."Â This agreement gives Hear Music a greater hand in developing music that fits within the profile of the Starbucks Experience.
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"This announcement is a natural next step in our entertainment strategy. Hear Music will add tremendous value to the content offerings and distribution of great music Starbucks customers have come to expect," said Ken Lombard, president of Starbucks Entertainment.Â "As we move forward with this new venture, Hear Music will seek out unique and compelling artists from a broad range of genres to help them reach the widest audience possible."
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"Hear Music will provide a powerful new way for great music to be marketed and distributed," said Glen Barros, president of Concord Music Group.Â "At such a critical time in the music business, we are excited to be deepening our partnership with Starbucks in an effort to help artists connect with audiences through all music channels."
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Starbucks Entertainment and Concord Music Group's past collaborationsÂ include Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company," which to date has sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide and won an unsurpassed eight GRAMMYÂ® Awards including Album of the Year.Â In addition, Sergio Mendes' "Timeless" won a Latin GRAMMYÂ® Award for Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album of the Year and to date is on its way to selling a million copies worldwide.
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The Hear Music brand, which has been used on Starbucks proprietary compilation CDs since 1999, is recognized throughout the entertainment industry for its groundbreaking marketing and merchandising of music for both established artists and rising stars.Â Now with the new Hear Music label, Starbucks further solidifies the creative partnership with Concord in order to carry the Starbucks musical experience to all other music channels.
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This new Hear Music label has evolved from a natural partnership between two innovative companies rooted in quality, authenticity, relevance, and passion.Â The label will develop emerging artists with inspired vision and extraordinary talent and will also be a home for established artists with timeless resonance, providing them an extraordinary platform for reaching music fans.Â Hear Music advocates creative control for artists and encourages musicians to stretch and take risks which the new label believes will result in compelling music choices for consumers.
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The company will be based in Los Angeles, California.Â Ken Lombard, president Starbucks Entertainment, will serve as chief manager of the new venture and will report directly to the management committee. He will work closely with Glen Barros, President of Concord Music Group, on the day-to-day activities of the venture.Â Concord Music Group will serve as a creative partner and will work collaboratively with Starbucks on promotion, distribution and marketing for Hear Music outside of Starbucks.
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With more than 13,000 locations in 39 countries and more than 44 million customer visits per week, Starbucks offers a unique set of assets.Â Starbucks distinctive customer loyalty and trusted curatorial voice has had a significant impact on the music marketplace.Â Along with the Starbucks retail footprint, Concord Music Group's exemplary label platform will ensure broader global presence for all Hear Music artists.

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Starbucks Launches Hear Music Record Label

Exclusive Partnership with Concord Music Group Will Forge Relationships Directly with Artists and Distribute Unique, Compelling Recordings to the Widest Audience Possible

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CARE, the international humanitarian and development organization, announced today that it has received a commitment in excess of $500,000 from Starbucks to help fund a three-year program that will improve economic and educational prospects for more than 6,000 people in rural Ethiopia's coffee growing regions.Starbucks has supported CARE for 15 years with grants totaling more than $3 million to coffee growing regions including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Indonesia and Ethiopia.

"As we have seen throughout Starbucks past support of programs in Ethiopia ? as well as Guatemala, Indonesia, Costa Rica and other coffee growing regions ? education, micro-finance and agricultural training methods provide both immediate and long-term benefits to the community," said Dr. Helene Gayle, president and chief executive officer of CARE."Women in particular will have increased access to tools that help them take the lead in income generation activities that enable them to better support their families."

The development project between CARE and Starbucks will support 1,500 households through programs to improve agricultural practices and adult literacy.CARE's projects will train women and men in agricultural techniques that reduce crop losses, establish community-based saving and self-help groups that provide sustainable financial and social services, and fund adult functional literacy programs. The project is particularly sensitive to balancing women's learning with cultural sensitivities and their existing workloads.

"Teaching our local farmers how to increase crop yields and improving adult literacy are critical to the long-term development of the coffee growing regions," said Abby Maxman, country director for CARE Ethiopia. "We view this project as an example of empowering households to take command of their own futures and their potential through education and training."

Ethiopia's human development index ranks the country 170 out of 177 with more than 45 percent of the population living below the poverty line.The newest Starbucks-funded project in Ethiopia is in a region known both for its high-quality coffee growing as well as chronic food insecurity that results from its remote location and periodic weather-related crop failures.

"We have proudly supported CARE projects around the world for the past 15 years," said Sandra Taylor, senior vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility, Starbucks Coffee Company."Ethiopia is an important coffee sourcing region for Starbucks, and we are pleased to continue our years of extensive community and economic development work there in partnership with CARE."

CARE and Starbucks have been working together since 1991.Over the years, Starbucks has contributed more than $3 million to CARE.Some of the issues Starbucks and CARE work together on are health and nutrition, community development, water sanitation, biodiversity conservation, community-self financing and children's concerns around the world.In addition they have been actively involved during global emergencies such as after earthquakes, hurricanes, and the 2004 tsunami to provide relief to displaced victims.

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives. To get involved, visit <a title="http://www.care.org/" href="http://www.care.org/">www.care.org</a>.

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Starbucks Funds New Community Development Programs in Ethiopia with $500,000 Contribution to CARE

CARE, the international humanitarian and development organization, announced today that it has received a commitment in excess of $500,000 from Starbucks to help fund a three-year program that will improve economic and educational prospects for more than 6,000 people in rural Ethiopia&#8217;s coffee growing regions.Starbucks has supported CARE for 15 years with grants totaling more […]

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This week Starbucks ceo Jim Donald and his executive team had positive meetings with African coffee farmers, producers and government officials in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia. In particular during the meetings in Ethiopia, Starbucks and government officials discussed the government's initiative to protect its specialty coffee names. The parties used these meetings as the first step in developing a solution. Starbucks fully supports the premise that any protection of specialty coffee names in Ethiopia should benefit Ethiopian coffee farmers. 

"We were grateful for the opportunity to meet with the Ethiopian Prime Minister Melese Zenawi to talk about how we can work together on initiatives that will benefit coffee farmers," said Jim Donald, Starbucks president and ceo. "We believe the meeting was very cooperative and productive and we are committed to working with the Ethiopian government to find a solution that supports the Ethiopian coffee farmer."

As stated in the press release issued on Nov. 29, 2006 by the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office, "both parties agreed to cooperate and work together in the protection and use of the Intellectual Property Rights of Ethiopia's specialty coffee names and for Starbucks to promote high quality Ethiopian coffees."

For more detailed information about Starbucks relationship with Ethiopian coffee farmers, please visit <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=713" title="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=713">www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=713</a>.

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Talks between Starbucks and the Ethiopian Government Positive and Ongoing

This week Starbucks ceo Jim Donald and his executive team had positive meetings with African coffee farmers, producers and government officials in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Ethiopia.  In particular during the meetings in Ethiopia, Starbucks and government officials discussed the government&#8217;s initiative to protect its specialty coffee names. The parties used these meetings as the first step […]

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At Starbucks, we support the recognition of the source of our coffees and have a deep appreciation for the farmers that grow them.

"We were grateful for the opportunity to meet with the Ethiopian Prime Minister Melese Zenawi to talk about how we can work together on initiatives that will benefit coffee farmers," said Jim Donald, Starbucks president and ceo. "We believe the meeting was very cooperative and productive and we are committed to working with the Ethiopian government to find a solution that supports the Ethiopian coffee farmer."

Starbucks fully supports the premise that any protection of regional coffee names in Ethiopia should benefit the Ethiopian coffee farmers. We appreciate the Prime Minister's recognition of the work we already do in this area through our integrated approach to coffee sourcing, which includes C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) Practices, as well as a commitment to paying premium prices for all of our coffee.

Starbucks and the Ethiopian government agreed that they will work together toward a solution for the protection and use of Intellectual Property Rights of Ethiopian coffee names.

Starbucks Commitment to Coffee Farmers

We are proud of the longstanding relationships that we have with coffee farmers in more than 27 countries. In fact, between 2002 and 2006 Starbucks increased its Ethiopian coffee purchases by more than 400 percent.

Starbucks is committed to paying premium prices for all our coffee. This is part of our integrated approach to coffee sourcing, which includes C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) Practices, a set of socially and environmentally responsible coffee-buying guidelines.

Specifically in fiscal 2005, Starbucks paid an average price of US $1.28 per pound, which was 23 percent above the average New York "C" price during the same time period, for all of its coffees. Our approach to coffee purchasing, investment in social development projects and access to credit initiatives in coffee growing regions has been recognized for its leadership within the industry.

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Starbucks and the Ethiopian Government Agree to Work Together Toward a Solution that Supports the Ethiopian Coffee Farmers

At Starbucks, we support the recognition of the source of our coffees and have a deep appreciation for the farmers that grow them. &#8220;We were grateful for the opportunity to meet with the Ethiopian Prime Minister Melese Zenawi to talk about how we can work together on initiatives that will benefit coffee farmers,&#8221; said Jim […]

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You may have recently seen Starbucks in the media with respect to Ethiopia and trademark issues. We support the recognition of the source of our coffees and have a deep appreciation for the farmers that grow them. In fact between 2002 and 2006 Starbucks increased its Ethiopian coffee purchases by nearly 400 percent.

Starbucks has never filed an opposition to the Ethiopian government's trademark application. As always, we are committed to working collaboratively and continuing dialogue with key stakeholders to find a solution that benefits Ethiopian coffee farmers.

For more detailed information about Starbucks relationship with Ethiopian coffee farmers, please visit <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=713" title="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=713">www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=713</a>.

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Starbucks Relationship with Ethiopian Coffee Farmers

You may have recently seen Starbucks in the media with respect to Ethiopia and trademark issues.  We support the recognition of the source of our coffees and have a deep appreciation for the farmers that grow them.  In fact between 2002 and 2006 Starbucks increased its Ethiopian coffee purchases by nearly 400 percent. Starbucks has […]

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Relationship with Coffee Farmers  We are proud of the longstanding relationships that we have with coffee farmers in more than 27 countries. Starbucks is committed to paying premium prices for all our coffee. This is part of our integrated approach to coffee sourcing which includes C.A.F.E. Practices, (Coffee and Farmer Equity Practices), a set of socially responsible coffee buying guidelines. Specifically in fiscal 2005, Starbucks paid an average price of US $1.28 per pound, which was 23 percent above the average New York “C” price during the same time period, for all of its coffees.   Additionally, between 2002 and 2006 Starbucks increased its Ethiopian coffee purchases by nearly 400 percent.  In addition to paying premium prices for all of our coffees, our investment in social development projects and providing access to affordable loans in coffee growing regions has been recognized for its leadership within the industry.   Access to Credit  Starbucks, through its partnership with EcoLogic Finance, provides access to affordable loans to coffee producers. In Ethiopia, EcoLogic Finance granted a $400,000 loan to Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union (SCFCU).  Investment in Social Development in the UK  Since 2002 Starbucks Coffee Company UK has provided support for development projects in coffee growing communities in Ethiopia:  
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Bensa Ware Kebele – Starbucks UK raised £ 50,000 to fund the construction of a well (Kebele), pumping station, reservoir and water points in the coffee growing community of Bensa Ware in Sidamo. The project continues to provide a safe, readily accessible and reliable source of drinking water to over 8,000 coffee farmers.  
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Daye High School – Starbucks UK raised £40,000 to fund the construction and equipping of a library plus significant renovation of facilities at Daye High School. Over 400 pupils continue to benefit from the project in Daye which is situated 15km from the community of Bensa Ware.  
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East Harergue Livelihoods Project – Starbucks UK partnered with Oxfam GB on a significant regional development project in East Harergue, to provide access to education, medicine and efficiency improvements of coffee farming cooperatives. The project was complete in September 2005.   Black Apron Exclusives  The Black Apron Exclusive program awards US $15,000 to coffee farmers for harvesting especially unique coffees, helping fund projects that support their communities, the environment and coffee sustainability. These coffees are limited offerings because they are so rare. Since the Black Apron Exclusives program began, Starbucks has featured 12 coffees, 3 of which have come from Ethiopia:  Ethiopia Harrar - The coffee farming village of Dire Dawa, donated the award money to support their community's medical services (Dil Chora Hospital) in providing medical equipments  Shirkina Sun-dried – The Fero Cooperative will utilize the award money to partially finance construction costs of the cooperative’s new office to host various educational and medical trainings.  Ethiopia Gemadro Estate – The award will be used to expand services and equipments of the existing clinic and school on the Gemadro Plantation. It will benefit an estimate number of 233 permanent workers and their families, 1241 temporary workers and 500 neighboring farmers and their families.  African Wildlife Foundation   In January 2005, together with Starbucks Coffee Company-USA, the AWF began a three-year program focused around Starbucks C.A.F.E Practices in Kenya with the aim of yielding higher quality coffee crops to benefit the farmer, the environment, and ultimately to positively affect the global coffee market.  In February 2006, Starbucks Coffee Company UK Ltd and the African Wildlife Foundation commenced work alongside farmers and the Mt Kenya Water and Wildlife Programme to improve the basic needs of local farming communities.  Starbucks names our coffees to honor the country of origin and to demonstrate how high quality Arabica coffees are grown. By naming coffee growing regions, we provide significant awareness to 40 million customers in more than 12,000 stores worldwide. This helps provide insight into coffee growing regions and celebrates coffee origins with coffee drinkers around the world. We hope to continue using regional names to educate about and promote the Ethiopian regions where these coffees are grown

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Starbucks and Our Relationship with Ethiopian Coffee Farmers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. 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 Barista Aroma Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Units: About 73,000 Distributor: Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Washington

Incidents/Injuries: The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard. Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to return the recalled machine.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks Customer Service by phone at (800) 782-7282<a href="#" style="margin: 0px;border: currentColor;width: 16px;height: 16px;overflow: hidden;vertical-align: middle;float: none" title="Call: (800) 782-7282"><img src="image/png;base64,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" style="margin: 0px;border: currentColor;width: 16px;height: 16px;overflow: hidden;vertical-align: middle;float: none" title="Call: (800) 782-7282" /></a> (Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 8 p.m PST/ Saturday-Sunday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST), or visit the company's website at <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/">www.starbucks.com</a>. Consumers may also write to Starbucks Customer Service, PO Box 6363, Dover, DE 19905-6363.

To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link from your web site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following address: <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07006.html">http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07006.html</a>. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772<a href="#" style="margin: 0px;border: currentColor;width: 16px;height: 16px;overflow: hidden;vertical-align: middle;float: none" title="Call: (800) 638-2772"><img 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Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's web site at <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov">http://www.cpsc.gov</a>.

Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard - Starbucks Stories

Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. &#8212; The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturers named below, today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer products. 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 product: Starbucks Barista […]

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2006/starbucks-announces-recall-of-8-cup-coffee-brewers-due-to-possible-fire-haz/

The heart and soul of Starbucks is our people, which is why we consider our employees partners. We continue to be committed to providing a flexible and progressive work environment, and treating one another with respect and dignity. 

Starbucks believes that the employment package we offer is compelling and relevant to our partners. For more than 20 years, Starbucks has offered a generous wage and benefits package to eligible partners, including those working just 20 hours per week or more.. Approximately 85 percent of partners have health coverage, either through Starbucks or another source, such as school, military or as a dependent. 

Additionally, the majority of our partners are eligible for ownership in the form of stock options, which makes them truly partners in the business. 

Our work environment fosters open, two-way communication and has many ways for our partners to share their thoughts, opinions and concerns. We believe that the direct employment relationship that we currently have with our partners is the best way to help ensure a great work environment. 

This has been confirmed in a recent partner survey in which the vast majority identified health benefits, opportunities for growth and development and a positive work environment as a few of the top reasons they choose to work for Starbucks. We have also received recognition from outside sources. Fortune magazine named Starbucks as one of "The 100 Best Companies to Work For" for the eighth time in 2006.

While Starbucks respects the free choice of our partners, we firmly believe that our work environment, coupled with our outstanding compensation and benefits, make unions unnecessary at Starbucks. We respect our partners' right to organize, but believe that they would not find it necessary given our pro-partner environment. 

We comply strictly with the laws and guidelines associated with union organizing activities. In fact, discipline and employment termination policies are applied consistently to all partners at Starbucks without consideration of their involvement in union activity. Starbucks takes very seriously its legal obligations and does not take action or retaliate against partners (employees) who express support for unions or take part in union activity.

In order to protect the confidentiality of our current and former partners, Starbucks does not provide specific details about any individual's employment. Partner performance is addressed only after careful consideration of many performance factors and consistent application of company policies and procedures governing employment in keeping with our guiding principle of treating all partners with respect and dignity. Of course, we understand that partners who are separated will not always acknowledge their responsibility and may even try to rationalize their behavior by distorting the facts and publicly attacking the company. However, we trust that our record of fair treatment and positive partner relations speaks for itself and that the public will not be fooled by such baseless claims."

For a Fact Sheet regarding Starbucks partners and unions, please go to: <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=685">http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=685</a>

Starbucks Statement Regarding Our Partners and Union Representation - Starbucks Stories

Starbucks Statement Regarding Our Partners and Union Representation

The heart and soul of Starbucks is our people, which is why we consider our employees partners.  We continue to be committed to providing a flexible and progressive work environment, and treating one another with respect and dignity.  Starbucks believes that the employment package we offer is compelling and relevant to our partners. For more than 20 years, […]

https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2006/starbucks-statement-regarding-our-partners-and-union-representation/

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Our aspiration is to be people positive—investing in humanity and the well-being of everyone we connect with, from our partners to coffee farmers to the customers in our stores and beyond.

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Coffee is at our heart, inspiring our craft and driving innovation—in our drinks, our food, our stores and new ways we bring the Starbucks experience to you wherever you are.