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Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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KTDA reassures smallholder farmers of financial stability, dismisses claims of payment delays
The agency says factories remain solvent, payments to farmers are uninterrupted, and reports of financial distress are inaccurate.
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Kenya coffee auction earnings surge to US$14.5M as higher volumes, premium grades boost prices
Strong demand and higher-quality offerings lifted weekly earnings at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, reinforcing Kenya’s positive coffee market momentum.
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KTDA rejects direct settlement system, warns against political interference in tea sector
KTDA says proposed direct payment system risks farmer incomes and calls for stability and industry-led reforms.
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COCOBOD calls for stronger regional security collaboration to combat cocoa smuggling in Ghana
COCOBOD warns cocoa smuggling is costing Ghana billions and urges tighter coordination with regional security authorities.
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ofi surpasses cocoa sustainability milestones, strengthens farmer resilience and long-term supply security
ofi reports progress on emissions reduction and living income targets as it boosts resilience across global cocoa farming communities.