BBC News | BUSINESS | Starbucks takes on its critics

BBC News | BUSINESS | Starbucks takes on its critics ()

  „"If you were really sincere, for example, about doing something about GMOs in food, you wouldn't protest in front of Starbucks," says Mr Smith. "You would go to your supermarket, where 70% or more has GMO content, and try to make your case - because that could make a difference." See also: 25 Feb 02 | Business Starbucks offers 'ethical' coffee 16 May 01 | Business Coffee farmers 'face destitution' 03 May 01 | Business Why cheap beans don't make cheap coffee 24 Aug 01 | Business The Cappuccino Trail Internet links: Starbucks The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Business stories now: WorldCom chiefs refuse to testify Buoyant eBay snaps up bills firm Digital TV woes hit Pace profits Bush vows action after scandals Merck 'exaggerated' revenue in accounts Congress pushes accounting reform Oil trade thaws US-Russian ties HIV: the drug firms' quest for a cure Links to more Business stories are at the foot of the page.“

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