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Jul 17, 2026
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B.C. class-action lawsuit targets Starbucks' claim that it buys ethical beans
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B.C. class-action lawsuit targets Starbucks' claim that it buys ethical beans
The lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court also alleges deceptive practices regarding the company's use of chemicals to make its '100 per cent Arabica' decaf coffee
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By Susan Lazaruk
Published Jul 17, 2026
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A B.C. class-action lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing by Starbucks, the coffee giant. PHOTO …
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