Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Fairtrade International launches Plot Insights for coffee, cocoa cooperatives
The new platform enables cooperatives to manage geolocation data, assess deforestation risks and securely share information with buyers ahead of EUDR implementation.
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Ghana maintains cocoa producer prices for 2026 light crop season
Ghana has retained cocoa prices for the 2026 light crop season while Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire renewed calls for increased local processing and value addition.
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Rwandan Tea leads Mombasa auction as Kenya faces rising unsold volumes
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.
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Afarinick launches 2,000-acre cocoa plantation in Ghana’s Volta region
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.
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Kenya’s tea auction sees surge in unsold stocks as export levy raises competitiveness concerns
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.