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Maxwell House
WebsiteMaxwell House is a renowned brand of coffee that has been a household staple in America for decades. Known for its rich flavor and long-standing heritage, the brand has become synonymous with quality coffee and the memorable slogan 'Good to the Last Drop.'
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CCI Score: Maxwell House
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Maxwell House: Implicated in Coffee Supply Chain Human Rights Abuses
Investigative reports reveal widespread human rights abuses in coffee production—including child labor, forced labor, and wage theft—in coffee supply chains. As a major American coffee brand, Maxwell House is indirectly implicated in these systemic failures, raising serious concerns about its labor practices and supply chain ethics.
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Latest Events
- AUG192024
Investigative reports reveal widespread human rights abuses in coffee production—including child labor, forced labor, and wage theft—in coffee supply chains. As a major American coffee brand, Maxwell House is indirectly implicated in these systemic failures, raising serious concerns about its labor practices and supply chain ethics.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 25
The article documents severe labor rights violations in the coffee industry, including widespread use of child labor, forced labor, and hazardous working conditions. Although Maxwell House is not mentioned explicitly, as a key player in the coffee market it is complicit by association in an industry-wide failure to protect workers’ rights.
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Supply Chain Ethics
March 25
The investigation highlights serious shortcomings in supply chain oversight, with major coffee companies failing to conduct proper due diligence to prevent unethical sourcing practices. Maxwell House, as part of this industry, is implicated in enabling supply chains where unethical labor practices persist.
- APR192024
An analysis of Maxwell House Coffee's lack of fair trade certification raises questions about its commitment to ensuring fair wages and labor conditions for coffee farmers. While the company partners with the Rainforest Alliance to promote sustainable practices, critics maintain that the absence of formal fair trade validation undermines both labor rights and supply chain integrity.
- NOV042021
Data from ProPublica indicates that Maxwell House, a Fortune 500 brand, may be implicated in funding PACs that support candidates who challenged the legitimacy of the 2020 election results, reflecting corporate complicity in practices that undermine democratic norms.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 25
According to the ProPublica analysis, several Fortune 500 companies are associated with contributions to political action committees that have supported election deniers. Maxwell House's inclusion in this broader dataset implies its involvement in financially supporting candidates whose actions undermine democratic practices. Such contributions bolster political figures with authoritarian leanings and represent a negative influence on public trust and political integrity.
- JUL312020
On July 31, 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Kraft Heinz, owner of Maxwell House Coffee, deceptively advertised its ground coffee products by exaggerating the number of cups that could be produced, thereby misleading consumers and charging a premium based on false claims.
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 25
The deceptive advertising practices alleged in the lawsuit indicate a serious breach of ethical responsibility. Exaggerating product yield misleads consumers, undermines trust, and reflects unethical business practices that can indirectly support exploitative and authoritarian corporate models. While not directly related to political contributions or overt fascist alliances, such unethical practices contribute to broader corporate cultures that may erode consumer rights and public accountability.
Maxwell House Coffee Class-Action Claims Deceptive Advertising
- MAR012010
Maxwell House, a longstanding household coffee brand, is embroiled in controversy following an EEOC lawsuit alleging that its Coffee Division subjected a female employee to harsher discipline and ultimately terminated her employment due to her gender. The case highlights serious concerns regarding the company's labor relations and adherence to fair employment practices.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 25
The EEOC lawsuit against Maxwell House reveals that the company imposed disparate disciplinary measures on a female employee compared to her male counterparts, culminating in her termination. This discrimination indicates a significant lapse in the company’s labor relations and human rights practices, undermining gender equality and fair treatment in the workplace. Such practices contribute to broader systemic inequalities and can be seen as indirectly bolstering authoritarian attitudes by devaluing worker rights.
Kraft Foods / Maxwell House Sued By EEOC For Sex Discrimination
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