Starbucks Distributes New Climate-Resistant Coffee Trees to Protect Future Bean Supplies

Starbucks is distributing 6 new climate-resistant coffee tree varieties to suppliers and farmers globally. The trees are naturally resistant to diseases and some climate change impacts.

It took Starbucks over 12 years to develop and test the new varietals to ensure quality, productivity, and taste.

The goal is to share these resilient trees across the coffee industry and teach sustainable farming techniques to suppliers.

Arabica beans are sensitive to rising temps, so developing resilient varieties protects Starbucks' supply chain for the future.

Starbucks has other sustainability programs like ethical sourcing certification, farmer training centers, and commitments to plant 100 million coffee trees.