Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Kenya coffee exports forecast to rise 12% in 2026/27 – USDA
Kenya’s coffee sector is projected to post stronger exports and production in 2026/27, supported by rising global Arabica prices and expanded government-backed farming programmes.
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Ivory Coast Cocoa output set to rise 10.5% in 2025/26 season – CCC
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.
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Kenya plans stricter tea sector regulations to protect farmers, strengthen industry oversight
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.
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Tanzania coffee production set for record growth in 2026-27
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.
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Nigeria signs coffee revival partnership to strengthen cocoa, coffee value chains
Nigeria’s coffee revival initiative aims to boost production, strengthen farmer livelihoods and expand export opportunities through research, innovation and sustainable agricultural development.