Dunkin' Donuts Brews Fair Trade Espressos

Thu May 15, 2003 01:53 PM ET
By Bruce Kamich
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dunkin' Donuts, whose grab and go shops sell 2.5 million cups of coffee a day, aims to brew trendy espresso drinks throughout the United States.

And the beans used for the espressos, lattes and cappuccinos will be Fair Trade certified, making Dunkin' Donuts the first retailer to go that route for a brewed product line, according to analysts.

The world's biggest seller of coffee and donuts will launch these espresso-based beverages in 800 shops in the Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, area by September, a company official said.

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