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“Starbucks goes to a great effort, and pays twice as much for its coffee as its competitors do, and is very careful to help coffee producers in developing countries grow coffee without pesticides and in ways that preserve forest structure.” quote by Jared Diamond
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“Starbucks goes to a great effort, and pays twice as much for its coffee as its competitors do, and is very careful to help coffee producers in developing countries grow coffee without pesticides and in ways that preserve forest structure.”

Jared Diamond

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Starbucks invests heavily in ethical sourcing, paying premium prices and supporting sustainable farming practices.

In simple terms: Starbucks pays premium for ethical coffee.

Key Takeaway

Support sustainable sourcing.

Themes

business ethics environmental sustainability

Mood

informative analytical

Type

business environmental

When to use this quote

  • supply chain management
  • consumer behavior
  • global trade

Key Concepts

fair trade corporate responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can consumers support ethical brands?
  • What are trade-offs of premium pricing?
A Different Perspective

Higher costs may affect prices.

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