How Much Manure Is in Sams Choice Organic Coffee

All six Sam’s Choice premium coffee variants are carefully sourced and roasted with sustainability in mind, such as using Cafe Bom Dia’s carbon neutral roasters that have reduced emissions to zero. Sam’s is now offering these eco-friendly brands at its Earth Month promotions, starting with Fair Trade Certified House Blend, Espresso Roast and French Roast; Rainforest Alliance Certified Breakfast Blend whole bean and ground coffee as well as USDA Organic Swiss Water Process Decaffeinated blends at just $5.88 each 10-12oz bag of 10-12oz bag; Fair Trade Certified House Blend, Espresso Roast and French Roast; Rainforest Alliance Certified Breakfast Blend whole bean and Ground Coffee will all costing shoppers $5.88 each for 10-12oz bag of their Earth Month roll out.

Consumer advocates fear Sam’s Choice is using its immense market power to intimidate smaller coffee producers, including Pereira’s co-op in Costa Rica, from continuing operations. Mark Hoffman of Fairtrade USA — an organization which certifies companies for selling fair trade products — says losing one supplier could cause farmers to find no buyers elsewhere; similar arguments hold for organic farms who depend on larger retailers for survival.