Tea, Coffee & Cocoa

Rwandan tea continues to lead prices at the Mombasa Tea Auction as Kenya faces rising unsold volumes amid export levy concerns and growing regional competition.

Strong coffee pricing and improved cash flow supported J.M. Smucker’s fourth-quarter performance, even as the company projected lower sales for fiscal 2027.

Afarinick strengthens Ghana’s cocoa sector with a major plantation launch and large-scale seedling distribution aimed at boosting production and farmer incomes in the Volta Region.

Pret A Manger posts strong early-2026 sales growth driven by customer growth, menu innovation, and global expansion despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures.

Rising unsold tea volumes at Mombasa auction spark concern among exporters and farmers, with industry players linking the trend to new export levies and weakening global demand.