Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS

New certification initiative aims to double tea export earnings and boost incomes for 700,000 smallholder farmers across Kenya.

Global coffee production is forecast to reach an all-time high as robusta output expands in key producing countries.

Over 1,700 cocoa farmers in Osun State gain access to banking, digital tools, and sustainability rewards under TGI initiative.

Belgium emerged as the top buyer as Kenya expanded its export footprint to 60 countries during the 2023/2024 coffee year.

The 2024 report outlines certification gains, smallholder support, and evolving sustainability strategies amid climate and geopolitical challenges.