Tag: Starbucks policy

In October 2024, Starbucks announced it would permanently scrap the surcharge for all non-dairy milk substitutes in its U.S. and Canada stores. This major policy shift followed years of customer requests, activism, and a global drop in sales. As of late 2024, ordering almond milk no longer costs extra at participating company-owned locations.

As of late 2007, Starbucks officially eliminated artificial trans fats, which are primarily sourced from partially hydrogenated oils, from their food and beverage products in their North American company-operated stores. This major policy change was a direct response to growing public health concerns and changing industry standards regarding these harmful ingredients. The move marked a significant shift in the company's approach to ingredient transparency and customer well-being.