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September 18, 2023

Laxman’s Letter to Partners: Our China Coffee Innovation Park exemplifies what we can achieve globally

Today we proudly opened our China Coffee Innovation Park (CIP), located in the city of Kunshan, about an hour from Shanghai. The opening of this remarkable facility - a first for us globally - reinforces our long-term commitment to investing in our growth in China as well as our strategy to become a truly global company.
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September 12, 2023

Our Commitment to Responsible Sourcing for Cocoa     

At Starbucks, we remain committed to responsibly sourcing coffee, tea and cocoa.
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June 13, 2023

Celebrating our LGBTQIA2+ partners and the community 

Starbucks has a long history of supporting the rights of our LGBTQIA2+ community.
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April 11, 2023

Starbucks Plant-Based Menu and Cage-Free Practices

Starbucks continues to introduce new drinks and food to menus globally while innovating with plant-based ingredients across key platforms like espresso, cold brew, refreshment, food and more.
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March 23, 2023

Laxman Letter to Partners: With Gratitude and Optimism

Dear partners, My cup is full with gratitude and optimism on this morning of my first Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
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March 20, 2023

‘You are the future of Starbucks’: Howard Schultz’ letter to leaders as he steps down

“As I step away, I leave you all as the stewards, in service of all of our partners. They are the heart and soul of our company – the living embodiment of human connection,” wrote Howard Schultz to the senior leadership team on the eve of Laxman Narasimhan’s first day as Starbucks new chief executive officer.
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February 21, 2023

Message from Howard Schultz: Introducing Starbucks Oleato™

Howard Schultz introduces Starbucks Oleato™, a unique alchemy of two of nature's most transcendent ingredients: coffee and olive oil.
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January 25, 2023

Message from Sara: Supporting partners as we return to the office

As we prepare to return to the office a minimum of 3 days beginning next week, I want to share an update on what we’re doing to support your partner experience.
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January 11, 2023

Message to Starbucks support partners: Returning to each other and to the office

“It’s time we rebuild and revive the energy of the SSC and our regional offices as thriving, active hubs,” wrote Starbucks chief executive officer Howard Schultz in a letter to Starbucks support partners.
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