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Neil Young boycotts Starbucks

Neil Young has a latte to say about Starbucks.

The famed singer writes on his personal website that he’s no longer supporting the coffee giant because of its alleged position with Monsanto.

“Starbucks has teamed up with Monsanto to sue Vermont, and stop accurate food labeling,” the 69-year-old “Heart of Gold” singer wrote on his personal website. “Starbucks doesn’t think you have the right to know what’s in your coffee. So it’s teamed up with Monsanto to use the small U.S. state of Vermont to stop you from finding out.”

According to People, Young is referencing a new law in Vermont that requires food labels to specifically state whether they are created with genetically modified ingredients. Dairy, meat, alcohol and other restaurant served items are excluded from the law, which goes into affect July 1, 2016.

“Monsanto might not care what we think — but as a public-facing company, Starbucks does,” he continued. “If we can generate enough attention, we can push Starbucks to withdraw its support for the lawsuit, and then pressure other companies to do the same.

Young says that Vermont is the first state in the nation implement such a law and that other states have plans to follow.

SumOfUs has raised nearly $250,000 to “defend themelseves against Monsanto’s bullying!” he said. Young also urged supports to donate and sign a petition by SumOfUs.

In response to Young’s claims, Starbucks has issued a statement denying any involvement with the Monsanto.

“Starbucks is not part of any lawsuit pertaining to GMO labeling nor have we provided funding for any campaign,” said Starbucks. “And Starbucks is not aligned with Monsanto to stop food labeling or block Vermont state law. The petition claiming that Starbucks is part of this litigation is completely false and we have asked the petitioners to correct their description of our position. Starbucks has not taken a position on the issue of GMO labeling. As a company with stores and a produce presence in every state, we prefer a national solution.”