Tea, Coffee & Cocoa
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Rwanda seeks new sugar factory investor as government targets 50% domestic demand coverage
Rwanda plans to boost sugar self-sufficiency through a new investment project expected to increase local production and reduce reliance on imports.
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African Coffee Roasters CEO Jacob Elsborg steps down
Jacob Elfsborg announces departure as CEO of African Coffee Roasters after seven years, reflecting on growth, challenges, and transformation of Kenya’s coffee roasting sector.
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Luckin Coffee surpasses 35,000 stores as non-coffee sales top US$2.9B
Luckin Coffee reports major growth milestone as non-coffee beverages surpass RMB 20 billion, supported by rapid global expansion and a store network exceeding 35,000 outlets worldwide.
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JR Farms signs US$60M coffee partnership with Liberia to revive sector
The 20-year agreement aims to develop 250,000 hectares of coffee plantations and strengthen Liberia’s position in the global coffee market.
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COCEFAAA to promote sustainable cocoa, coffee value chains across Africa
The upcoming Cocoa and Coffee Fiesta will spotlight Africa’s resilience and Nigeria’s efforts to boost productivity, sustainability and export growth in both sectors.