Starbucks and Fair Trade Purchasing Fair Trade Certified™ coffee is one way that Starbucks supports cooperatives of small-scale farmers and is part of a larger, integrated approach Starbucks takes to building mutually beneficial relationships with coffee farmers and their communities.

Starbucks Fair Trade Certified™ coffee available around the world Starbucks is one of North America's largest roasters and retailers of Fair Trade Certified™ coffee. In fiscal 2004, Starbucks purchased 4.8 million pounds of Fair Trade coffee, and in fiscal 2005, Starbucks has committed to purchasing 10 million pounds. Additionally, Starbucks is the only company licensed to sell Fair Trade Certified™ coffee in 23 countries around the world.

Enjoy Café Estima Blend™ Starbucks newest Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, Café Estima Blend™ is a bold coffee with a smooth, velvety mouthfeel and a roasty-sweet finish. Purchase it brewed by the cup or by the bag in whole bean or ground.

Fair Trade on campus Starbucks® and Seattle’s Best Coffee® are served at more than 400 college and university campuses in the United States. Beginning in fall 2005, Starbucks Foodservice offers six different Fair Trade Certified™ coffee offerings for college and university customers.

Fair Trade facts Visit the websites of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) and TransFair USA to learn more about Fair Trade certification.

Strengthening coffee farms for the future Starbucks Fair Trade Certified™ coffee is part of Starbucks ongoing commitment.

Fair Trade Coffee Get the facts about Starbucks commitment to Fair Trade.