Tea, Coffee & Cocoa

Ivory Coast forecasts a rebound in cocoa production in 2025/26, driven by improved farm inputs, higher prices and recovering plantations after years of weather and disease disruptions.

Kenya plans stricter tea sector regulations to strengthen oversight, protect farmers, improve quality standards and boost the global competitiveness of the country’s tea industry.

Tanzania’s coffee production is projected to rise for a third consecutive year as favorable weather, improved seedlings and strong global prices continue to support sector growth.

Nigeria’s coffee revival initiative aims to boost production, strengthen farmer livelihoods and expand export opportunities through research, innovation and sustainable agricultural development.

Kerry’s Acrylerase enzyme has received a positive EFSA scientific opinion, supporting its use in reducing acrylamide levels in instant coffee and coffee substitute products across Europe.