Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Ghana COCOBOD raises US$288.6M in first commercial paper tranche
The fundraising is part of a GH¢16.3 billion domestic cocoa financing programme aimed at supporting purchases and refinancing COCOBOD’s legacy debt.
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Ghana cocoa price increase pushes global prices higher
Ghana’s higher farmgate price is supporting cocoa markets as traders assess cross-border smuggling risks, disease, weather threats and weaker production forecasts across West Africa.
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Kenya’s Coffee Act 2026 opens new marketing channels for coffee farmers
The new framework allows Kenyan coffee to be sold through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, direct sales and international exchanges while strengthening payment mechanisms for growers.
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Kenya tea farmers to receive lower 2025/2026 bonuses
KTDA factories have announced lower bonus rates amid weaker green leaf deliveries, higher petroleum costs, shipping disruptions and concerns over the 0.8 per cent export levy.
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Johnvents cocoa processing capacity rises to 82% in H1 2026
The Nigerian agribusiness group increased cocoa processing and highlighted its export exposure, working-capital cycle and commercial paper programme during an investor facility tour.