Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Uganda tea industry calls for reforms, funding support as sector recovers from price slump
Uganda’s tea industry pushes for urgent reforms and funding as stakeholders seek to stabilise production, improve market access, and recover from years of price volatility and financial strain.
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UNIDO, World Coffee Research invest US$759.4K to strengthen Uganda coffee sector, boost farmer productivity
UNIDO and World Coffee Research launch €850,000 initiative to enhance Uganda’s coffee seed systems, supporting farmers and ensuring long-term sustainability in Africa’s leading coffee exporter.
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Kenya tea industry rebounds to US$1.68B in 2025 amid reforms, market expansion
Kenya’s tea sector rebounds strongly in 2025, with rising exports, new markets, and reforms aimed at boosting farmer incomes and strengthening global competitiveness.
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Global coffee companies adopt new procurement principles to support farmer sustainability
Leading coffee firms agree on new sourcing principles focused on partnerships and sustainability to improve farmer livelihoods and strengthen long-term resilience across global coffee supply chains.
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Kenya to settle US$129.2M coffee debts as reforms target production growth
Kenya begins settling verified coffee debts while introducing sweeping reforms aimed at boosting production, improving efficiency, and restoring farmer confidence in the sector.