Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya unveils plan to raise coffee earnings as production targets triple by 2028
President William Ruto outlines reforms to boost coffee farmers’ incomes, targeting higher prices, increased production and improved efficiency across Kenya’s coffee value chain.
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COCEFAAA warns cocoa prices could surpass $10,000/Tonne as Africa farmers face investment shortfall
African cocoa farmers warn of potential global price spike as investment shifts toward lab-grown cocoa, raising concerns over farm neglect, falling yields, and long-term supply risks.
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World Coffee Research launches US$1.5M genetic breeding project to transform global coffee production
WCR unveils a $1.5 million initiative using genetic tools and data-driven breeding to accelerate coffee variety development and improve disease resistance worldwide.
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Kenya extends coffee sector reforms to 2027
Kenya has extended coffee sector reforms to 2027 as the Nairobi Coffee Exchange records Kes 31.7 billion in sales, reflecting strong farmer confidence and market resilience.
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Kenya targets 150,000 MT of coffee production by 2028
Coffee farming has expanded to 35 counties as Kenya steps up reforms, digitisation and market access initiatives to strengthen the sector.