Tea, Coffee & Cocoa

The new methodology provides a science-based framework to improve transparency, consistency and verification in cocoa deforestation risk assessments across global supply chains.

Bühler’s new Lucent cocoa nib roaster combines heat recovery and predictive controls to improve energy efficiency, productivity and food safety for cocoa processors.

The new Samut Prakan facility will produce Nescafé products, create more than 500 jobs, and strengthen Nestlé’s coffee manufacturing network across Southeast Asia.

Kericho tea farmers say the new tea levy will reduce earnings, while the Tea Board of Kenya maintains the charge will support sector development.

The acquisition strengthens Sucafina’s specialty coffee capabilities while preserving Rehm & Co.’s brand, team and operations in Germany.