In the Summer of 2006 Union Baristas in NYC and the Center for Science in
the Public expressed their concern over the massive amount of calories in Starbucks drinks and pastries. The Union was horrified at chalk boards recommending a Venti Banana Coconut Frappuccino and a banana nut bar which together equated over 1000 calories.
The Union called on Starbucks to display calorie content to all. People need to know what they are putting in their bodies.
Today that demand is almost a reality. The NYC Health Department has mandated all restaurants to list their calorie data as a means of fighting obesity. The Restaurant industry is challenging the order and the Health Department has agreed to push back the deadline to April 15th and wait for a court decision.
The SWU calls on Starbucks to provide the Nutrition Information Regardless.
Starbucks has previously stated “We believe nutrition information should be
readily available.” but now they are back peddling and released a statement saying “Starbucks will be
fully compliant with the regulation when it goes into effect.”
Once again Starbucks fails to follow through with commitments. The company will do anything for PR and to look good but if Starbucks truly cared than they would have no problem with making nutrition information readily available.