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Starbucks is the world's largest coffee brand and the National Consumers League (NCL) is stepping in with a lawsuit aimed at its 'ethical' sourcing claims. We invited NCL CEO Sally Greenberg onto the show to explain the advocacy group’s justification for filing the suit. National Consumers League nclnet.orgNCL PodcastSally Greenberg BioStarbucks Global Human Rights StatementC.A.F.E PracticesLawsuit Resources Starbucks sued for allegedly using coffee from farms with rights abuses while touting its ‘ethical’ sourcing NBC News  Kenzi Abou-Sabe, Adiel Kaplan  January 10, 2024Starbucks Sued Over Allegedly Misleading ‘Ethical’ Claims Bloomberg Law  Clara Hudson  January 10, 2024 Starbucks Reportedly Sued By Watchdog Claiming Its Coffee Is Linked To Human Rights Abuses Forbes  James Farrell January 10, 2024 Starbucks sued for false advertising about its ethical sourcing claims Fast Company  Kristin Toussaint  January 10, 2024 Starbucks sued for alleged false advertising of ‘ethical’ coffee The Hill Sarah Fortinsky January 10, 2023Consumer Group Sues Starbucks Over ‘Ethical Sourcing’ Claims Daily Coffee News Nick Brown  January 10, 2024 Starbucks sued for allegedly using coffee from farms with abuses while touting ethical sourcing Sky News January 10, 2024 Starbucks sued for using coffee from plantations that allegedly violate human rights EFE January 10, 2024 Starbucks sued for allegedly using coffee from farms with rights abuses while touting its ‘ethical’ sourcing Jan. 10, 2024, 9:40 AM EST By Kenzi Abou-Sabe and Adiel Kaplan Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

This episode is jam packed with surprises for our listeners. What else can I say without spoiling the whole thing? Happy new year! Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

Xavier Alexander's perspective on the dynamic between coffee farmer and roaster goes further than typical definitions of "direct trade." Metric's philosophy on coffee sourcing focuses on economic sustainability for both farmer and roaster. Resources and References METRIC20% OFF Discount Code: COFFEEPODContact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

The story of Metric Coffee is compelling, inspirational, and challenges the status quo of the modern coffee company as they are “Guided by Quality, Radical Transparency and the Transformative Power of a Fair Price to Producers.” If you have had a cup of coffee from Metric you have tasted Metric’s rich decade old story. But the sensory experience does not reveal the full value behind the cup. In this conversation we sit down with Xavier Alexander and learn what it cost him and his loved ones to pursue their coffee dream. Resources and References METRIC20% OFF Discount Code: COFFEEPODAd Partners The New Coffee Shop Welcome Box, by Fresh Cup MagazineMaxwell Dashwood's "The Business of Specialty Coffee"Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

Andrea Illy discusses how illycafé rewards coffee farmers annually through the Ernesto Illy International Coffee Award. We also get a look into critical topics in sustainability and how the Regenerative Society Foundation might play a role in a brighter future for all coffee people. Resources and References illyRegenerative Society FoundationIlly Sustainability ProjectsGlobal Leader Forum Document — The gap between sustainability investment and impactFor those of you very curious about data mentioned in this episode, here is a swath of info... DAILY COFFEE NEWS The Forecast is Bleak: Inside the 2018 Coffee Barometer BY NICK BROWN Thanks again to Niels Haak of Conservation International for the last minute data finding. Here are some of the articles we scanned through for more info: DAILY COFFEE NEWS Making Coffee Fully Sustainable Could Cost $4B and Take Decades, According to New Report BY NICK BROWN GLOBAL COFFEE PLATFORM Coffee Sustainability Catalogue 2016 BY VARIOUS CONTRIBUTORS SUSTAINABLE COFFEE CHALLENGE The Latest Commitments Hub Report BY VARIOUS CONTRIBUTORS GLOBAL COFFEE REPORT Inside the 2020 Coffee Barometer Report BY ETHAN MILLER COFFEEBAROMETER.ORG COFFEE BAROMETER 2020 COFFEE BAROMETER 2023 BY VARIOUS CONTRIBUTORS Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

The Illy family has been in coffee chasing the same dream for 90 years. Andrea Illy shares family stories, lessons learned, and more in this episode. Resources and References illyRegenerative Society FoundationIlly Sustainability ProjectsGlobal Leader Forum Document — The gap between sustainability investment and impactContact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

Propaganda tells the story of his incredibly artistic cold brew product Terraform Cold Brew. Contact Prop Instagram @prophiphopReferences Intro / Outro Tune — "I Like Me" from Terraform: The PossibilityTerraform Cold BrewTerraform Music & PoetrySponsor message:  Use code COFFEEPODCAST for 20% off Fiorenzato's AllGround All Purpose Home Grinder at fiorenzato-usa.com. Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

While we terraform, let's learn about the soul behind Propaganda—where hip hop and coffee have a longtime mutual friend. Contact Prop Instagram @prophiphopReferences Terraform Cold BrewTerraform Music & PoetrySponsor message:  Use code COFFEEPODCAST for 20% off Fiorenzato's AllGround All Purpose Home Grinder at fiorenzato-usa.com. Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

"Not all of life is economic." Do all coffee producers want what researchers want? Contact Karl Cheap Coffee Website — http://www.cheapcoffeebook.comKarl on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlwienhold References The Embedded Agroecology of Coffee Agroforestry: A Contextualized Review of Smallholder Farmers’ Adoption and ResistanceSponsor message: Get the most out of your specialty coffee with Third Wave Water. Use COFFEEPODCAST for 10% off your first order at ThirdWaveWater.com. Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

The fundamentals of brewing better coffee never get old. Beans — Buy gooder coffee. (Yes, "gooder" is me trying to be funny) Ratios — Get intuitive with ratios. Water — Don't you dare use your unfiltered faucet water. Our older episodes dive into these topics more, but even after ~8 years of this, I find these three in BRW to be the tried and true fundamentals. Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

An interview with the author of the book titled Cheap Coffee, Karl Wienhold. Contact Karl Cheap Coffee Website — http://www.cheapcoffeebook.comKarl on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlwienholdReferences https://dailycoffeenews.com/2023/03/30/fairtrade-international-makes-historic-raise-to-coffee-prices/https://dailycoffeenews.com/2023/07/06/fair-trade-usa-freezing-price-minimums-plans-to-revise-model/Sponsor message: Get the most out of your specialty coffee with Third Wave Water. Use COFFEEPODCAST for 10% off your first order at ThirdWaveWater.com. Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >

The Coffee Podcast announces a new member and Lucia talks about some of the challenges of bringing We Belong to life. Contact Lucia www.luciabawot.comwww.instagram.com/luciabawotSponsor message: Get the most out of your specialty coffee with Third Wave Water. Use COFFEEPODCAST for 10% off your first order at ThirdWaveWater.com. Contact Information Social: Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube: @coffeepodcast Subscribe to the The Coffee Podcast Brewsletter Subscribe >