Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – LATEST NEWS
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Afarinick launches 2,000-acre cocoa plantation in Ghana’s Volta region
Afarinick strengthens Ghana’s cocoa sector with a major plantation launch and large-scale seedling distribution aimed at boosting production and farmer incomes in the Volta Region.
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Pret A Manger reports 7–8% UK sales growth in early 2026
Pret A Manger posts strong early-2026 sales growth driven by customer growth, menu innovation, and global expansion despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures.
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Kenya’s tea auction sees surge in unsold stocks as export levy raises competitiveness concerns
Rising unsold tea volumes at Mombasa auction spark concern among exporters and farmers, with industry players linking the trend to new export levies and weakening global demand.
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Rwanda seeks new sugar factory investor as government targets 50% domestic demand coverage
Rwanda plans to boost sugar self-sufficiency through a new investment project expected to increase local production and reduce reliance on imports.
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African Coffee Roasters CEO Jacob Elsborg steps down
Jacob Elfsborg announces departure as CEO of African Coffee Roasters after seven years, reflecting on growth, challenges, and transformation of Kenya’s coffee roasting sector.