Tea, Coffee & Cocoa

Farmers’ representatives say Ghana’s new cocoa legislation fails to address structural weaknesses and could prolong the country’s dependence on raw bean exports.

Ghana’s cocoa regulator faces mounting short-term obligations as inventories and payables rise, while plans emerge to restructure its debt and financing model.

Cameroon’s cocoa sector recorded lower marketed production, rising inventories and weaker international prices during the 2025-26 season, sharply reducing export volumes and earnings.

The packaged foods maker expects a smaller annual sales decline after coffee and Uncrustables growth helped lift first-quarter revenue and earnings above analyst expectations.

KTDA Chairman Enos Njeru says factory borrowing is largely linked to operations, investments and expansion, while financial needs vary across the tea sector.