Disputes Starbucks faces class action over Brazil coffee farm conditions Human rights groups target multinational for alleged trafficking and forced labour in supply chain iStock.com/monticelllo Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Tuesday 29 April 2025 Coffeehouse giant Starbucks is facing legal action over its sourcing of coffee beans from Brazilian farms alleged to be keeping workers in slave-like conditions. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Human Rights EU limits scope of human rights supply chain directive Modern Slavery Tackling human rights abuses in APAC supply chains Modern Slavery UK slavery scandal a wake-up call to inspect domestic supply chains Modern Slavery US Senate inquiry shows pressing need for supply chain mapping