Starbucks Removes All Insect Extracts From Its Drinks

April 2012

After PETA discovered that Starbucks was selling beverages that contained cochineal (insect) extract, it asked that the coffee chain debug its drinks. Thankfully, shortly thereafter, Starbucks committed to making the switch back to a plant-based colorant. You can read more on this victory here!

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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind