January 5, 2009
Starbucks Statement re: Support of Israel
Rumors that Starbucks Coffee Company and its management support Israel are unequivocally false.
Starbucks is a publicly traded company with stores in 49 countries. Though our thousands of partners (employees) and business associates around the globe have diverse views and share many beliefs about a wide range of topics, our primary focus remains to deliver the best customer experience possible. Starbucks is a non-political organization and does not support political causes. Further, the political preferences of a Starbucks partner at any level have absolutely no bearing on Starbucks company policies.
Contact Information:
Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company
Customer Relations 603- 2052-5888 customer@starbucks.com.my
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August 3, 2006
Rumor Response: Misinformation on Israeli Armed Forces Support
You may have heard a rumor or seen a web posting linking Howard Schultz and Starbucks with the Israeli Armed Forces.
These allegations are false.
As the premier purveyor of the finest coffee and with stores in over 37 countries around the world, Starbucks customers are people of diverse ethnic, income and age groups. Our primary focus is delivering the best customer experience. Starbucks is a non-political organization and does not support political causes.
For related information please visit:
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=681
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/csrannualreport.asp
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