Eight O'Clock Coffee

Eight O'Clock Coffee is a brand that specializes in producing high-quality ground coffee. Known for its distinctive flavor and quality, it offers a variety of blends that cater to different coffee preferences, making it a staple choice for coffee lovers.

CCI Score

-2.99

0.01% April 18

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Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Ethical Sourcing and Fair Trade Practices

The article examines Eight O’Clock Coffee’s ethical practices, highlighting its commitment to quality sourcing, sustainable farming, and community support. However, the lack of Fair Trade certification raises concerns regarding supply chain transparency and adherence to broadly recognized fair labor standards.

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Eight O'Clock Coffee is currently rated as a Bystander.

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FEB

02

2025

Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Ethical Sourcing and Fair Trade Practices
9.80

The article examines Eight O’Clock Coffee’s ethical practices, highlighting its commitment to quality sourcing, sustainable farming, and community support. However, the lack of Fair Trade certification raises concerns regarding supply chain transparency and adherence to broadly recognized fair labor standards.
+30

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 2

Eight O’Clock Coffee demonstrates a positive commitment to labor relations by investing in community programs, education, healthcare, and infrastructure for coffee-growing communities. These actions bolster worker rights and support despite the absence of formal Fair Trade certification. The community support aspect contributes to a moderately positive score in labor relations.

Is Eight O’Clock Coffee Fair Trade? Exploring the Ethical Practices of a Beloved Brand
-10

Supply Chain Ethics

April 2

Despite strong quality and sustainable sourcing practices, the absence of Fair Trade certification undermines transparency in Eight O’Clock Coffee’s supply chain. This gap raises concerns under supply chain ethics, as Fair Trade certification is an established benchmark for ethical sourcing and fair compensation.

Is Eight O’Clock Coffee Fair Trade? Exploring the Ethical Practices of a Beloved Brand
JAN

01

2016

Deceptive Packaging Practices in Eight O'Clock Coffee Lawsuit
-15.78

A class action lawsuit alleges that Eight O’Clock Coffee intentionally underfilled bags in certain product lines, advertising a 12-ounce weight when some bags actually contained only 11 or 11.5 ounces. The lawsuit claims that this practice deceives consumers and violates New York General Business Law prohibiting false advertising.
-40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 2

Allegations in the lawsuit indicate that Eight O’Clock Coffee engaged in deceptive business practices by underfilling coffee bags in specific product lines. Such misrepresentation compromises consumer trust and reflects a failure in upholding ethical business standards.

Eight O’Clock Coffee Class Action Says Customers are Short-Changed