Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – Financials & Economy

Coffee export earnings surpassed targets, driven by high global demand, productivity gains, and stricter export sector regulations.

Rising operational costs and weak global tea prices weigh down profits, prompting capital restructuring by Kenya’s top tea firms.

Kapchorua and Williamson Tea expect earnings to fall over 25% in FY2025, citing global oversupply and currency pressures.

Over 24,000 cocoa farmers across eight countries benefit from Puratos’ sustainable cocoa initiative through income bonuses and community projects.

Hershey is working with lawmakers and trade groups to advocate for the exemption.