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Mexico City - Reinforcing its commitment to Mexican coffee farmers, Starbucks Mexico – operated by licensed retail partner Alsea – today announced the return of the “We All Grow Coffee” (“Todos Sembramos Café”) program where rust-resistant coffee plants are donated to local farmers across Mexico.

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This year, Starbucks Mexico has set the goal of donating more than 625,000 rust-resistant coffee plants through customer, partner (employee) and company donations, in an effort to benefit five coffee-growing states across the Mexican Republic. Among the states that will benefit from this initiative, Chiapas will receive more than 200,000 plants, Puebla will receive 150,000 plants, Oaxaca will receive 100,000 plants, and Veracruz will receive 125,000 plants. As the most recently added state to the program, Nayarit will receive 50,000 plants.

This year, Starbucks México will also allocate one million pesos for the construction of a classroom for local children in La Huasteca, Veracruz. This classroom will be located at the Poxtla Farm and will benefit 150 families of coffee growers in the area and more than 50 children who will continue to attend their classes without delaying their academic cycle.

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Customers can support sustainable coffee growing practices by visiting their local Starbucks Mexico store where:

“The growth of the “Todos Sembramos Café” program in recent years reflects Starbucks Mexico's commitment to making a positive impact in the communities in which we have a presence. Our progress is a testament to the active involvement of our green apron partners and customers in supporting Mexican coffee growers by providing them with access to rust-resistant coffee plants,” said Francisco Tosso, managing director at Starbucks Mexico. “We are thrilled that this year’s campaign will benefit additional coffee communities across the market, including local farmers in Nayarit – a state with close to 5,000 coffee producers growing coffee on 17,000 hectares. Nayarit's history with coffee is magical; although it’s not one of the sates with the highest production of coffee in Mexico, its varied climate allows for the development of beautiful coffee plants.”

Reflecting on “Todos Sembramos Café” Impact

Starbucks commitment to ensuring a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/working-to-create-a-more-sustainable-future-of-coffee-for-all/">sustainable future of coffee for all</a> begins with strengthening coffee-growing communities around the world. The “Todos Sembramos Café” program was created in Mexico in 2014, in collaboration with Starbucks trusted licensee Alsea. The program was initially designed in response to a decline in coffee production due to rust attacking coffee plants. The program aims to assist coffee growers by replacing their diseased crops with rust-resistant coffee plants.

Throughout the eight years of the "Todos Sembramos Café" program’s existence, Starbucks Mexico has donated over 4.2 million rust-resistant coffee plants to coffee farmers in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

“Todos Sembramos Café” inspired the creation of Starbucks global “One Tree for Every Bag” initiative in 2015, followed by the Starbucks Mexico “100 million Trees Commitment” in 2017. In 2023, Colombia – also operated by Alsea – launched a similar initiative to support local coffee growers with the donation of native trees.

In 2022, through the invaluable support and contributions from customers and partners, Starbucks Mexico donated 647,000 rust-resistant coffee plants to 72 coffee growers in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla and, for the first time, Veracruz. As part of the arrival of "Todos Sembramos Café" in Veracruz, Starbucks México – in alliance with the Autonomous University of Chapingo – installed a soil analysis laboratory through which local coffee growers can assess soil nutrient levels and receive cost-effective fertilization recommendations. The work taking place at the laboratory will ensure optimal coffee cultivation through a quick and affordable diagnosis of nutrients in their farms.

“At Alsea, we are tremendously proud to have been a part of the creation of the ‘Todos Sembramos Café’ program, with years of positive impact in service of our coffee farmers across Mexico and the model replicated in other markets where Starbucks has a presence. As we continue to expand this program in our ninth year of the campaign, we look forward to working closely with Starbucks Farmer Support Center in Chiapas to understand the needs of Mexican coffee farmers and how we can best support their important work,” concluded Armando Torrado, managing director at Alsea.

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Starbucks launches a new single-origin coffee sourced exclusively from a group of women farmers in the Junín region of Peru, positively impacting the community and uplifting women.

Seattle, Washington, June 27 – Today,Starbucks proudly introduces Starbucks® Perú Mujeres de Junín, a medium roast celebrating the exceptional virtues of Peruvian coffee. Inspired by Pachamama, or “Earth Mother,” this exquisite single-origin blend will be available in 20 markets across the Latin America and the Caribbean region from June 27 to August 21, 2023, as part of Starbucks <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2023/summer-beverages-coffee-and-merchandise-4/">Summer 2</a>/<a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2023/winter-beverages-coffee-and-merchandise-2">Winter</a> seasonal campaign.

Starbucks® Perú Mujeres de Junín was produced by a group of over 130 women-farmers, part of a larger producer association known as “Caniari”, located in the Junín region of Central Peru. Though the company has worked with Caniari for several years, this is the first time Starbucks has sourced from this group exclusively.&nbsp;

Starbucks has offered coffee from Peru since 1971, with a blend from the Chanchamayo region on the company’s original menu. Today, Starbucks® Perú Mujeres de Junín launches in celebration of 20 years since Starbucks first opened stores in Peru and the rich history and passion shared with customers and partners (employees) in the region.

Representing Love and Passion

Starbucks® Perú Mujeres de Junín represents the love and passion that women coffee farmers deliver in everything they do and encompasses part of <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/stories/2023/this-tribute-to-women/">their story</a>. The dedication of Latin American women is one of the most important ingredients to create lands where both coffee and the dreams of coffee growers can sustain generations.

With the launch of Starbucks® Perú Mujeres de Junín – and through the support of the <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2023/starbucks-expands-we-are-all-coffee-initiative-to-support-coffee-growers-in-the-junin-region/">“We Are All Coffee” (“Todos Somos Café”) initiative</a> – Starbucks Peru and Starbucks Coffee Company will be funding 40 coffee drying beds and a coffee quality lab for the community of Pangoa in Junín. This will have a significant impact on the quality of coffee production, as it will allow local coffee growers to better evaluate important characteristics of the coffee, such as aroma, flavor, and acidity.

The “We Are All Coffee” initiative complements The Starbucks Foundation’s <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/the-starbucks-foundation-commits-to-uplift-one-million-women-and-girls-in-origin-communities-by-2030/">goal</a> to positively impact 1 million women and girls in coffee-, tea- and cocoa-growing communities by 2030. Earlier this year, The Starbucks Foundation and international nonprofit <a href="https://www.technoserve.org/">TechnoServe</a> announced the <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2023/the-starbucks-foundation-and-technoserve-partner-to-empower-women-in-coffee-farming-households-in-peru/">launch of the Mujeres CAFÉ initiative</a> to help uplift women in Peruvian coffee communities. Data from TechnoServe shows that, on average, men earn 29% more than women farmers overall and 45% more from coffee sales. Women-led farms face several obstacles to profiting equally from the coffee sector, including less access to land, agricultural training, and financing.

Leveraging the work of <a href="https://www.technoserve.org/our-work/projects/coffee-alliance-for-excellence/">the Coffee Alliance for Excellence (CAFE) program</a>, a USAID initiative, Mujeres CAFÉ will work with 1,300 women in coffee farming communities across Peru to develop their leadership and communications skills and take on a greater role in household and community decision-making.

“We are tremendously proud of this seasonal coffee and the inspiring women that cultivated it,” said Kelly Goodejohn, vice president of Starbucks Global Coffee, Sustainability and Education. “By celebrating the role of women in coffee and the heritage and traditions of coffee-growing regions, Starbucks strives to uplift communities, build bridges and foster a sense of belonging.”

A Distinctive Coffee Growing Region

With a unique topography in the Central Highlands of Peru that straddles rainy jungles and dry mountains, coffee grown in Junín is nourished by ideal microclimates. &nbsp;Grown at altitudes as high as 6,000 feet with nighttime temperatures as cold as 40°F, coffee cherries in Junín mature slowly, developing complex flavors.

With notes of sweet meringue and chocolate, <a>Starbucks® Perú Mujeres de Junín</a> honors the rich history and passion Starbucks shares with customers and partners in Peru and the greater Latin America and Caribbean region. &nbsp;

Starbucks buys more coffee from Latin America than any other region because of its consistent taste and quality. In addition to single-origin favorites from <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-introduces-chunqui-whole-bean-coffee-produced-by-coffee-growers-in-northern-peru/">Peru</a>, <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-launches-its-first-single-origin-coffee-from-veracruz/">Mexico</a>, <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-celebrates-20-years-in-puerto-rico/">Puerto Rico</a>, <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/single-origin-brazil-minas-gerais-whole-bean-coffee-returns-at-starbucks-stores-across-brazil/">Brazil</a> and more, Latin American coffees are the foundation of many of the brand’s most beloved blends.

For more information on the Starbucks® Perú Mujeres de Junín whole bean coffee, beverages available this season and Starbucks on-going commitment to coffee communities, visit <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/">Starbucks Stories &amp; News Latin America. </a>

Starbucks launches a new single-origin coffee sourced from a group of women farmers in Junín, positively impacting the community and uplifting women.

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Colombia – In recognition of National Coffee Day on June 27, Starbucks Colombia – operated by licensed retail partner Alsea – today announced the launch of its “Together for Coffee” ("Juntos por el Café") program, reinforcing Starbucks commitment to <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/working-to-create-a-more-sustainable-future-of-coffee-for-all/">ensure a sustainable future of coffee for all</a>. The program, which sees a portion of proceeds of whole bean coffee sales donated to support local coffee farmers, marks a significant milestone in the brand’s dedication to address the ongoing climate challenges coffee farmers encounter in their work.

The “Together for Coffee” launch builds on a pilot program implemented in 2022 by Starbucks Colombia and the Starbucks Farmer Support Center in Manizales to donate 1,500 native trees to coffee growers in <a>Nariño</a>. The trees provided necessary shade to coffee plants, reducing the temperature of the crops and ensuring higher quality of beans and increased profitability for local&nbsp;coffee farmers. This year, Starbucks Colombia has set the goal of donating an additional 2,000 native trees to coffee growers in Colombia through customer and partner (employee) donations.

“'Juntos por el Café' exemplifies our ongoing commitment to coffee growers in Colombia and reinforces our determination to tackle climate challenges,” said Juan Pablo Castaño, country manager of Alsea Colombia. &nbsp;“We are excited to launch this program on National Coffee Day, a momentous occasion to celebrate Colombia's rich coffee tradition."

From June 27 to August 27, customers can support sustainable coffee growing practices by visiting their local Starbucks Colombia store where:

In addition to tree donations, Starbucks Colombia is collaborating with the Manizales Starbucks Farmer Support Center to continue supporting Colombian coffee growers throughout the year. Working one-on-one with farmers in the field, supporting coops and suppliers, agronomists at <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2018/starbucks-farmer-support-centers/">Starbucks Farmer Support Centers</a> build upon traditional growing methods to help farmers improve both the quality and profitability of their crops. On International Women's Day (IWD) in 2023, Starbucks Colombia and the Starbucks Farmer Support Center joined forces to donate the proceeds from the sales of Starbucks IWD-themed reusable cups to the Association of Women Coffee Growers of Western Huila to continue supporting the role of the woman coffee farmers.

The Starbucks Foundation is also supporting several projects in Colombia as part of its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/the-starbucks-foundation-commits-to-uplift-one-million-women-and-girls-in-origin-communities-by-2030/">goal to positively impact 1 million women and girls in coffee, tea and cocoa-growing communities</a> around the world by 2030. Through grants to Mercy Corps, The Starbucks Foundation is promoting gender equality training, expanding access to clean water and improving waste management for women coffee farmers and their families in Nariño and Cauca.

"Our commitment is rooted in securing a sustainable future for coffee-growing communities, by fostering a better adaptation to climate variability among coffee growers,” added Cielo Morera, director of Starbucks Colombia. “Together, we are dedicated to enhancing the productivity and quality of coffee through sustainable strategies, ensuring a prosperous future for the local coffee industry."

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Colombia – In recognition of National Coffee Day on June 27, Starbucks Colombia – operated by licensed retail partner Alsea – today announced the launch of its “Together for Coffee” (&#8220;Juntos por el Café&#8221;) program, reinforcing Starbucks commitment to ensure a sustainable future of coffee for all. The program, which sees a portion of proceeds […]

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The lab to offer hands-on and virtual learning for Starbucks partners, students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale solutions for some of the world’s most challenging social and environmental issues &nbsp;

Starbucks and Arizona State University partner to create programming this fall; the lab is expected to physically open within the next three years&nbsp;&nbsp;

Seattle, WA — Starbucks announced plans today to develop a new sustainability learning and innovation lab at Hacienda Alsacia – the company’s global agronomy headquarters for research and development, located in Costa Rica. The lab will serve as a hub for hands-on and virtual learning opportunities for Starbucks partners (employees), students, researchers and industry leaders to innovate and scale sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging environmental and social issues, including climate adaption and agricultural economics.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Starting this fall, the lab will offer the first wave of educational programming to select Arizona State University (ASU) students and Starbucks partners. The first wave will leverage ASU’s leading educational technology and world-class faculty to enrich the student experience, including study abroad opportunities tied to existing ASU degree programs, such as Sustainability, Sustainable Food Systems, Global Agribusiness, Environmental and Resource Management, among others. Starbucks lab is expected to physically open within the next three years.&nbsp;

<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/ten-years-of-impact-at-hacienda-alsacia/">For more than a decade</a>, Hacienda Alsacia, the company’s first and only company-owned and operated coffee farm, has focused on the sustainability of coffee.&nbsp; The farm is dedicated exclusively to research and development, where the Starbucks team is creating new coffee varieties, testing disease-resistant coffee trees and developing and sharing agricultural practices to produce a higher yield and ensure the future of coffee. While the research and development at Hacienda Alsacia will continue, the lab will expand the capabilities and collaboration needed to cultivate positive social and environmental change beyond coffee.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“This is an opportunity for us to advance Starbucks environmental promise to give more than we take and our farmer promise to ensure the future of coffee for all,” said Laxman Narasimhan, Starbucks chief executive officer. “We know we cannot do this important work alone, and the possibilities in front of us to scale solutions, partner with thought leaders and serve as a global hub for innovation are limitless."

Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/mission/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mission</a> extends well beyond its customers, partners and cafes. As a company that buys 3% of the world’s highest quality and ethically sourced arabica coffee from more than 400,000 farmers in more than 30 countries, Starbucks understands its future is inextricably tied to social and environmental challenges. The company has a long-standing commitment to work alongside communities to become a resource positive company, including cutting its carbon, water and waste footprints in half by 2030. In partnership with others, Starbucks is committed to identifying new ways to give more than it takes with the belief that the company can build a great business that scales for good and has a positive impact on the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Starbucks and ASU have a long-standing partnership of working together to build educational and innovative programming. Most recently, Starbucks and ASU reached a milestone of graduating more 10,000 partners through the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/bridge-to-the-future-more-than-10000-have-graduated-through-starbucks-college-achievement-plan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks College Achievement Program.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“This is an exciting new chapter in our nearly decade-long partnership with Starbucks,’’ said Arizona State University President Michael Crow. “The new sustainability learning and innovation lab will expand on our collaboration together, working closely to tackle critical challenges with a collective commitment to seek new and sustainable approaches that impact global communities.”&nbsp;

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About Starbucks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with over 35,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stories.starbucks.com</a> or <a href="http://starbucks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucks.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

About Arizona State University&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. As the prototype for a New American University, ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.&nbsp;

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Mexcio City - Today Alsea Foundation, The Starbucks Foundation and World Vision Mexico announced they will install 25 AquaTower water filtration systems over the next five years, through their partnership with Planet Water Foundation. This initiative will guarantee access to clean and safe water for up to 45,000 people in various communities across Mexico and in markets where Alsea operates Starbucks stores.

The AquaTower systems to be installed will feature a three-stage filtration system, which will allow them to produce 1,000 liters of clean, safe drinking water per hour, and include integrated soap dispensers so that children in the community can wash their hands. The projects will also include the implementation of a hygiene and health education program to encourage behavioral change regarding water use, as well as a system called the AquaSan, which provides surface disinfection capabilities.

“We are sensitive to the situation that many of our communities are suffering from water scarcity, a basic element to preserve life,” said Ivonne Madrid, Director of Alsea Foundation. “We are grateful for the partnership with The Starbucks Foundation, World Vision Mexico and Planet Water Foundation as we know this project will change the lives of tens of thousands of people, ensuring they have access to clean water every day."

“We believe that access to clean and safe water is a basic right, which is why we have collaborated with Planet Water Foundation for more than 10 years, starting in Indonesia and recently expanding to Latin America,” said Alicia Vermaele, director of The Starbucks Foundation. “We are proud that this new initiative will accelerate access for communities in Mexico, Colombia and other places where clean water is lacking, with the help of our local Starbucks partners (employees) as volunteers, who know their communities best."

Each water tower will be installed by Starbucks volunteers and other Alsea employees, under the direction of Planet Water Foundation. Volunteers will also conduct a water hygiene and health education program with students and community members to help create changes in behavior, beliefs and knowledge about life-saving hygiene practices.

"At World Vision we are convinced that access to water is a fundamental element to help the children of Mexico reach their full potential. This alliance will help transform the lives of dozens of vulnerable communities and open new opportunities for their development," said Ana Paula Fernandez del Castillo, President of the Board of World Vision Mexico.”

“We are extremely grateful for the support from Alsea Foundation, World Vision Mexico, and our long term partner The Starbucks Foundation in helping us address challenges around access to clean water in Latin America” said Mark Steele, Founder &amp; CEO, Planet Water Foundation. “We are looking forward to helping transform the lives of impoverished communities as we expand our footprint in the region.”

These efforts kicked off this month when, in celebration for World Water Day, Starbucks partners in Cundinamarca, Colombia helped to install the first AquaTower in Colombia. In April, during Starbucks Global Month of Good, Starbucks partners in Mexico will install two towers in Oaxaca and Puebla, Mexico.

Access to clean water is a growing problem worldwide. According to UNICEF and the World Health Organization, 2.1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water services. During 2022, Mexico faced a water supply crisis, especially communities in the northern part of the market.

Proyecto Starbucks Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, México.

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Mexcio City &#8211; Today Alsea Foundation, The Starbucks Foundation and World Vision Mexico announced they will install 25 AquaTower water filtration systems over the next five years, through their partnership with Planet Water Foundation. This initiative will guarantee access to clean and safe water for up to 45,000 people in various communities across Mexico and […]

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SEATTLE – Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced, effective today, Laxman Narasimhan has assumed the role of chief executive officer and will join the company’s board of directors. Narasimhan was named incoming ceo on <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/starbucks-names-laxman-narasimhan-as-next-chief-executive-officer/">September 1, 2022</a>, succeeding company founder and now former ceo, Howard Schultz.

Following the global search for the new leader of Starbucks, Narasimhan joined the company as incoming ceo on October 1, 2022, bringing nearly <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/leadership/laxman-narasimhan/">30 years of experience</a> leading global consumer goods businesses and advising retail, grocery, restaurant and e-commerce companies. Over the past five months, he has embarked on a unique immersion experience, traveling to work with partners (employees) in over 30 stores, manufacturing plants and in support centers around the world, earning his barista certification along the way. He became immersed in the reinvention plans for the company led by Schultz who returned as interim ceo effective April 4, 2022.

Since Schultz returned last year, Starbucks unveiled a company-wide reinvention strategy and continued to deliver on more than $1 billion in investments in retail partners and stores for prioritized areas such as increased pay and sick time accrual, new financial well-being benefits, modernized training and collaboration, store innovation and equipment and the celebration of coffee.&nbsp;The company saw a 47 percent stock price increase since the Q2 FY22 earnings call through the Q1 FY23 earnings call, and market cap growth of approximately $40 billion during that same time. The company also delivered 50 percent in Total Shareholder Return in this time period, far outpacing the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;Starbucks was also most recently named the most valuable restaurant brand for the 7th consecutive year by <a href="https://brandirectory.com/rankings/restaurants/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brand Finance</a>.

Schultz shared a letter to the company’s senior leadership team on the eve of the announcement – viewable <a href="http://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/you-are-the-future-of-starbucks-howard-schultz-letter-to-leaders-as-he-steps-down/">here</a>.

“The board wants to express our sincerest thanks to our founder, Howard Schultz, for selflessly picking up the leadership mantle when asked—forgoing compensation and putting aside his own pursuits—for the love of our company and its partners,” said Mellody Hobson, Independent Starbucks Board of Directors chair.&nbsp;“We would not be where we are without him.”

Narasimhan officially assumes the role of chief executive officer today and will lead Starbucks Annual Shareholder Meeting this Thursday, March 23. As he ascends into the role, Narasimhan will continue engaging the leadership team, sharing his early learnings and insights and assessing opportunities for the company as they chart a path forward.

“Laxman’s intensive immersion into the business coupled with his extensive experience as a proven brand builder, innovator and operator have uniquely prepared him to lead Starbucks into its next phase of growth,” said Hobson. “This immersion has deepened Laxman’s understanding of Starbucks culture and values. In this time of learning and listening, he has already won the hearts and minds of our partners around the world.”

“I am humbled to officially step into my role as Starbucks chief executive officer, leading our incredible team of more than 450,000 green apron partners around the world. The foundation Howard has laid – building from scratch an iconic global brand fueled by a lasting passion to uplift humanity – is truly remarkable, and I am honored to have the opportunity to build on this deep heritage,” said Narasimhan. “As a human connection business, we have limitless possibilities to deliver for our partners, our customers, our investors and our communities through every cup and every connection. I am excited to work alongside our partners worldwide to unlock the limitless future of Starbucks.”

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 36,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at stories.starbucks.com or <a href="http://www.starbucks.com">www.starbucks.com</a>.

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Following the global search for the new leader of Starbucks, Laxman Narasimhan joined the company as incoming ceo on October 1, 2022, bringing nearly 30 years of experience leading global consumer goods businesses and advising retail, grocery, restaurant and e-commerce companies.

Laxman Narasimhan Assumes Role of Starbucks Chief Executive Officer

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São Paulo - In response to devastating rain, floods and landslides in the north coast region of the state of São Paulo, The Starbucks Foundation and SouthRock – licensed operator of Starbucks in Brazil – have committed joint donations to support immediate relief and recovery efforts on the ground.

Donations will go to <a href="https://gerandofalcoes.com/tamojunto/">Gerando Falcões</a> – an NGO partner of Starbucks in Brazil that is committed to combating poverty through initiatives aimed at education, economic development and citizenship in favelas – to purchase hygiene kits, clothes and food for affected communities in São Paulo. These relief items and resources will be distributed through Gerando Falcões’ network of NGO partners that serve impacted locations.

These latest donations build on recent partnership between The Starbucks Foundation, Starbucks Brazil and Gerando Falcões through the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/global-community-impact-grants/">Global Community Impact Grants</a> program.

The Starbucks Foundation strengthens humanity by transforming lives across the world, with a focus on enabling community resiliency and prosperity and uplifting communities affected by disaster. Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization under U.S. law.

SouthRock&nbsp;prides itself on its hands-on “owner/operator” approach to food and beverage management in Brazil. SouthRock focuses on building trust with employees and empowering them to deliver experiences which exceed customers’ expectations. Its management team’s track record is one built on growth through operational excellence by creating meaningful opportunities for partners to advance their careers and deliver strong financial results to our stakeholders. For more information please contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@southrockcapital.com">info@southrockcapital.com</a>.

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The Starbucks Foundation and SouthRock Support Communities Impacted by Floods in Brazil’s São Paulo State

São Paulo &#8211; In response to devastating rain, floods and landslides in the north coast region of the state of São Paulo, The Starbucks Foundation and SouthRock – licensed operator of Starbucks in Brazil – have committed joint donations to support immediate relief and recovery efforts on the ground. Donations will go to Gerando Falcões […]

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The new drive-thru store in the popular coastal destination underscores Starbucks commitment to job creation, growth and evolving its on-the-go customer experience.

Panama -- As part of its continued expansion plans in the market, Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited, Starbucks operating licensee in Panama, today announced that more customers can enjoy the Starbucks Experience in a new store located in the town of Coronado. The new drive-thru store, located on Vía Interamericana, Corregimiento de Las Lajas just minutes from the Coronado Beach, marks the 15th Starbucks store opening in Panama.

With the &nbsp;new drive-thru opening, Starbucks reinforces its commitment to meeting the evolving Panamanian customer needs of convenience, connection and personalization. The drive-thru format aims to balance speed and quality of time to create an unmatched customer experience.

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“This opening brings great joy to all who represent Starbucks Panama. Our new store reinforces Starbucks &nbsp;commitment to and investment in Panama, marked by continued expansion and new cafés &nbsp;that provide job opportunities for our local communities while further satisfying our customers’ growing demand for premium coffee on-the-go,” said Sofia Moreno, Starbucks Panama country manager.

The drive-thru store is designed to provide a convenient, safe and familiar experience for all. The opening also will create 12 jobs in the Coronado community, with approximately 140 local partners (employees) proudly wearing the green apron across the market.

In addition to the milestone opening of Starbucks Panama’s 15th store, the company recently opened another drive-thru store in Villa Lucre, located in José Domingo Espinar in the district of San Miguelito.

"At Starbucks, we strive to ensure that our stores act as a 'third place' for our customers – a welcoming place away from home and work where people can connect over a cup of coffee," shared Moreno. "Our goal is to continue working to create experiences that support Starbucks mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.”

Starbucks remains committed to continuing to enhance the customer experience in the market and throughout the Latin America and Caribbean region. Starbucks welcomes its customers at the two new locations from Monday through Sunday, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Starbucks Panama Celebrates its 15th Store Milestone with Expansion to Coronado

The new drive-thru store in the popular coastal destination underscores Starbucks commitment to job creation, growth and evolving its on-the-go customer experience. Panama &#8212; As part of its continued expansion plans in the market, Caribbean Coffee Traders Limited, Starbucks operating licensee in Panama, today announced that more customers can enjoy the Starbucks Experience in a […]

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The Global Community Impact Grant in Peru will improve classroom quality and teacher skills to allow youth to thrive.

As part of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/the-starbucks-foundation/">The Starbucks Foundation’s</a> Global Community Impact Grants program and in celebration of Starbucks Peru 19th anniversary, Delosi has co-invested in a grant to support Transforma, a nonprofit in Peru. Through this unique program, Delosi nominated Transforma to support locally relevant community impact. In addition to the $100,000 awarded by The Starbucks Foundation to Transforma, Delosi is providing in-kind support for the design of the campaign, implementation of materials and advice on media investment to support the development of early childhood education programs for coffee-growing communities in Peru.

“Delosi and Starbucks Peru seek to generate a positive impact in our community; therefore, we have a great commitment to the development and growth of the market. For us, nothing can help a person to improve their conditions and quality of life more than education. For this reason, Transforma is the ideal ally to help enhance primary education in vulnerable areas where a large part of the coffee community is located,” said Cristel Delgado, Operations Manager at Starbucks Peru and Bolivia.

Transforma, Delosi, and The Starbucks Foundation came together to create a positive impact in the daily lives of the children in coffee-growing areas of Peru, including Cajamarca, Junin, San Martin and Pasco. The project provides the necessary support to educational institutions intending to close the gaps in child development indicators for children between 2 and 5 years old and their families. Transforma will aim to improve the quality of interaction between children and educators as a key factor in promoting basic skills in girls and boys, such as emotional regulation, creative thinking, and language development.

The grant will allow the offering of digital learning platform for teachers and school administrators to access content and tools to help improve the quality of their educational services. In addition, a team of volunteer partners (employees) will contribute to the quality of services in the targeted schools and promote for the rights of early childhood to access quality services.

“This is a very important moment for Transforma. We have been selected by The Starbucks Foundation to develop rural areas across the market, and this grant will allow us to expand the scope of our programs and have a positive impact on the lives of many families. Achieving improvements in the quality of services aimed at early childhood is key to their current quality of life and the development of the market” indicated Verónica Beytia, Executive Director of Transforma.

Announced in March 2022, The Starbucks Foundation’s <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/the-starbucks-foundation-launches-global-community-impact-grants-initiative/">Global Community Impact Grants</a> initiative is a $30 million investment by 2030 to drive impact across the focus areas of youth empowerment, inclusion &amp; diversity, social services, hunger relief, economic opportunity, and coffee-, tea- and cocoa-growing communities. With more than 90 grants awarded across 40+ markets in its inaugural year, the program expands on the company’s people positive ambition to enhance the well-being of all who connect with Starbucks. It builds on other initiatives of The Starbucks Foundation – including Neighborhood Grants, Origin Grants, and Disaster Response Grants – which focus on enabling community resiliency and prosperity as well as uplifting communities affected by a disaster.

“Since the beginning, Starbucks has been about more than coffee. We are a people company, driven by our Mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit of all who touch Starbucks,” said Michael Conway, group president, International, and Channel Development at Starbucks and board member of The Starbucks Foundation. “Our partners know their communities best, and we’re proud to work alongside our licensed business partners around the world to deepen our collective impact and invest in meaningful ways that will help people and communities thrive.”

This co-investment is part of The Starbucks Foundation's commitment to Peru, which, since last year, has financed new comprehensive community programs in the Cusco and Cajamarca regions, focusing on improving the lives, livelihoods, and health of coffee communities and diversifying income, intending to directly empower 2,400 women and impact 20,000 community members in 37 rural coffee communities. This project complements The Starbucks Foundation’s Origin Grants program which seeks to positively impact 1 million women and girls in coffee-, tea- and cocoa-growing communities by 2030.

Learn more about the Global Community Impact Grants program at <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/">Starbucks Stories.</a>

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Delosi Co-Invests in Grant Alongside The Starbucks Foundation to Support Education Initiative in Peru Coffee Communities

The Global Community Impact Grant in Peru will improve classroom quality and teacher skills to allow youth to thrive. As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Global Community Impact Grants program and in celebration of Starbucks Peru 19th anniversary, Delosi has co-invested in a grant to support Transforma, a nonprofit in Peru. Through this unique program, […]

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The company brings back customer favorites, including the Pumpkin Spice family of beverages, and launches a new single-origin whole bean coffee across Latin America and the Caribbean.

São Paulo - Starbucks Brazil today announced that its seasonal Spring menu will be available in all stores across the market starting August 30. For this campaign, Starbucks Brazil customers will see the return of the iconic Pumpkin Spice and Brownie beverage families as well as a new drink, the Ultra Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage.

“We are thrilled to reintroduce some of our customer favorites this season, including our classic Pumpkin Spice family of beverages. Pumpkin Spice has become a tradition that differentiates Starbucks menu globally at this time of year, and we are delighted to bring this experience to our Brazilian customers for the third year,” said Sedenir Junior, Marketing Manager for Starbucks Brazil. “With the rise in temperatures, we want to celebrate spring with a selection of lighter and well-loved drinks.”

As part of the Spring campaign, the brand will also launch a new whole bean coffee, <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-launches-its-first-single-origin-coffee-from-veracruz/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks® Las Montañas Veracruz, México</a>. This single-origin, dark roast coffee has notes of piloncillo and toasted almond, with a hint of cinnamon and a chocolaty body.

Veracruz was the first state in Mexico where coffee was planted over two centuries ago. Cultivated by Nahua coffee producers in the most mountainous area of southern Veracruz, this new Starbucks whole bean coffee is the perfect way to celebrate the company's 20th anniversary of retail operations in Mexico and the Latin America and Caribbean region. The coffee will be offered across all Starbucks stores regionwide in the coming weeks.

Customers can also enjoy Spring menu products* through the Starbucks Rewards program, using stars and ordering ahead through the Starbucks Brasil app, where they can also personalize beverages the way they want. For every R$2,50 real spent, customers will receive one star through the Starbucks Rewards program.

Find out more about Starbucks Brazil’s Spring seasonal menu:

Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino® Blended Beverage – The delicious pumpkin flavor with traditional spices, blended with coffee, milk, ice and covered in vanilla whipped cream and powdered spices. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Pumpkin Spice Latte – The famous combination of espresso, steamed milk, pumpkin spice syrup, topped with vanilla whipped cream and powdered spices. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte – Cold version of the drink with espresso coffee, cold milk, and a spice syrup with a touch of pumpkin, ice, topped with vanilla whipped cream and powdered spices. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Cold Brew with Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam – For anyone who needs an extra dose of caffeine! Cold Brew is an artisanal coffee extracted cold for 20 hours. Rich in caffeine with an intense and full-bodied flavor, it is served over ice. In this version it comes finished with Pumpkin Spice flavored Cold Foam. Cold Foam is a dense and creamy foam, made with skimmed milk stirred at very high speed, bringing a completely new sensation and a unique experience in drinks with ice, in addition to being a great low-calorie substitute for whipped cream. Usually flavored with vanilla, this version brings the classic flavor of Pumpkin Spice with the amazing and innovative texture of Cold Foam. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Brownie Frappuccino® Blended Beverage – Bringing a lot of crunchiness, sweetness and flavor back to our stores, the Brownie Frappuccino® Blended Beverage is made with dark chocolate, vanilla and crunchy brownie pieces, finished with a unique brownie whipped cream and crunchy cookie. Available with coffee or without. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Brownie Latte – This deliciousness in the latte version, brings espresso coffee with dark chocolate, sweetened with vanilla and very creamy milk, and we can't forget the crunchy pieces of brownie, whipped cream and a cookie crunch to finish. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Iced Brownie Latte – A complement to the hot version, the Iced Brownie Latte brings espresso, dark chocolate, vanilla and the cookie crisps give a texture never seen before, with cold milk and ice, brownie whipped cream and more crunch on top. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Espresso Collection: Brownie – The espresso collection was developed for those who want to mix dessert with espresso after lunch. In a 100ml cup, intense espresso mixes with chocolate and crunch to bring this wonderful experience. Top with brownie whipped cream and cookie crisps and we have an espresso-shaped dessert to enjoy our breaks. Enjoy this by using 45 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Ultra-Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage -This Frappuccino® Blended Beverage is perfect for caramel lovers. Bringing layers of caramel and exclusive coffee whipped cream, transforming our traditional Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage into an explosion of flavors. Enjoy this by using 70 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

Starbucks® Las Montañas Veracruz, Mexico – This wonderful whole bean coffee, grown in the foothills of the mountains of Veracruz, Mexico's largest coffee producing state, is being offered for the first time at Starbucks in 2022. This dark-roasted coffee features notes of piloncillo and toasted almond, with a pinch of cinnamon and a chocolaty body. Its packaging is a celebration of the beautiful landscapes of this rich coffee region. Enjoy this by using 150 stars via Starbucks Rewards.

The Spring campaign will run across Starbucks Brazil stores until October 31. The new items can be purchased for a limited time and for as long as stocks last in Starbucks stores across the market and through the Peça pelo Celular Mobile Order and Pay feature, available in selected stores, via the Starbucks Brasil app.

*The price of each item as well as its availability may vary according to region.

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Starbucks Brazil Celebrates Spring with Iconic Seasonal Products - Historias-en

Starbucks Brazil Celebrates Spring with Iconic Seasonal Products

The company brings back customer favorites, including the Pumpkin Spice family of beverages, and launches a new single-origin whole bean coffee across Latin America and the Caribbean. São Paulo &#8211; Starbucks Brazil today announced that its seasonal Spring menu will be available in all stores across the market starting August 30. For this campaign, Starbucks […]

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