Starbucks has unveiled a sustainable makeover for its plastic cups, aiming to reduce environmental impact while maintaining the familiar experience for customers. The coffee chain announced on Thursday a redesigned plastic cup for all sizes of its cold beverages, featuring an innovative design that uses up to 20% less plastic compared to its predecessor. Developed…
Nestlé USA has issued a recall for more than 440,000 metallic Starbucks-branded holiday mugs due to potential risks of overheating or breakage when exposed to microwaving or hot liquids, posing burn and cut hazards. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been 12 reported incidents of the mugs overheating or breaking, resulting…
Starbucks has launched its first cafe with a design focused on providing customers with disabilities a more accessible store experience, signalling a broader commitment to inclusivity in its retail spaces. The coffee giant announced the move as part of its wider inclusivity initiative aimed at designing easily navigable retail spaces for all customers. Under the…
Starbucks is set to introduce its Oleato lineup, featuring extra virgin olive oil-infused drinks, across its US and Canada locations starting Tuesday. The expansion follows a limited launch in select cities last year, despite some customers expressing dissatisfaction with the beverages causing discomfort. Oleato comprises two offerings: an oat milk latte infused with extra virgin…
Global coffee giant Starbucks is facing legal action from the National Consumers League over allegations of deceptive marketing regarding its claims of “100% ethical sourcing” of coffee and tea. The lawsuit, filed in a Washington, DC court, contends that Starbucks falsely represents its commitment to ethical sourcing while engaging with cooperatives and farms involved in…
In a strategic move to tap into the surging demand for coffee in India, Starbucks has outlined plans to open 1,000 stores in the country by 2028, averaging the launch of one new location every three days over the next four years. Currently operating 390 stores in India through a 50% joint venture with Tata…
In a surprising turn of events, coffee giant Starbucks is now under scrutiny for allegedly employing dark patterns in its mobile application, a tactic that consumer advocates claim has contributed to the company amassing nearly $900 million over the past five years. The Washington Consumer Protection Coalition filed a complaint on December 19, accusing Starbucks…
A jury has delivered a verdict in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who filed a lawsuit against the company alleging wrongful termination based on her race as a White employee. Phillips, who had been employed by Starbucks for approximately 13 years and managed a region of stores, was fired following the arrest…
Starbucks is making a change to its ice cubes, which has sparked curiosity among its customers. Cold beverage lovers will now find “nugget ice” in their drinks, featuring smaller ice pieces compared to the chain’s current cubes. Ice plays a crucial role at Starbucks, with its iced handcrafted beverages accounting for approximately 75% of sales….
Despite the world’s love of olive oil, people have been leery of Starbucks’ Oleato line from the start. When the olive oil drinks were only available in Italy, many people were already complaining of an appalling top layer of oil. So, naturally, Starbucks bringing its olive oil coffee to the U.S. just made matters worse….
