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That's good news! Thanks for the response!

2008-12-03T00:51:00.000-08:00

That's good news! Thanks for the response!

Stewart,Currently (STARBUCKS)RED is not available ...

2008-12-01T11:53:00.000-08:00

Stewart,
Currently (STARBUCKS)RED is not available in the UK however the partnership will expand to include participating UK stores within 2009. Please be sure to check back for any updates!

Is Starbucks (RED) available in the UK? If not, wh...

2008-12-01T10:53:00.000-08:00

Is Starbucks (RED) available in the UK? If not, why not?

I think it's great that (RED) is able to utilize S...

2008-11-22T04:49:00.000-08:00

I think it's great that (RED) is able to utilize Starbucks' scale to spRED the word.

In reference to your post...

While I know Fair Trade certification has become recognized as *the* official way to be a responsible coffee buyer, I want to point out that Starbucks has always purchase coffee in a responsible manner with or without Fair Trade.

In fact, Starbucks' does more for farmers than what Fair Trade certification provides. You could say Starbucks coffee is "fairer trade" coffee.

So it's GREAT that Starbucks offers Fair Trade coffees (because many are familiar with Fair Trade), but ALL of Starbucks coffee (even "non" Fair Trade) is still good for the farmer and the communities the coffee is grown.

So you can enjoy every cup of Starbucks without guilt.

As I stated in my previous comments, I am NOT a St...

2008-11-02T13:00:00.001-08:00

As I stated in my previous comments, I am NOT a Starbucks person - I'm too poor to buy their coffee.

So this news is a bit mixed for me - I'm excited for the People of Africa who will benefit from the money raised for them through Starbucks(RED)coffee. I am also sad that this will not be a way that I can regularly contribute to (RED) due to the fact that I can't afford on a regular basis $4.00 for a cup of coffee!

What I am most glad for is the fact that Starbucks has signed up for a five year commitment to stay (RED) and promote (RED) through various products that it will sell and coffees that it will create.

That is sustainability and that is what (RED) is looking for so that the Global Fund can continue to provide life-giving ARV's and other kinds of support to those who are most desparate in Africa.

So let me raise a virtual cup of peppermint mocha twist coffee to all of you at Starbucks & (RED) - let's continue on this "journey of equality" together!

ALWAYS (RED) AT HEART, debbie :)
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