Vegans and other vegetarians will be happy to know that yesterday Starbucks's (SBUX) company president Cliff Burrows made a de facto apology to vegans and others vegetarians who were dismayed upon learning about the company's usage of cochineal insect extract to give its Strawberries & Crème Frappuccinos and Strawberry Smoothies its pink coloring. Vegans will also be happy to know that Burrows also stated that the company has begun reviewing "alternative natural ingredients" for the drinks. Here is the official press release from Starbucks. Why did Starbucks have to make this apology in the first place and how did ...