Soufflet Malt and Ferments du Futur are developing cocoa alternatives from fermented sprouted grains to address rising cocoa supply pressures and support sustainable ingredient innovation.
China will allow eligible coffee bean imports from 53 African countries starting July 2026, expanding market access and strengthening agricultural trade ties with the continent.
Ghana forecasts 650,000 tonnes of cocoa for 2025/26 as COCOBOD advances pricing reforms and shifts to domestic debt financing to stabilise production and farmer incomes.
Ethiopia is projected to surpass Indonesia in coffee production as rising output, modernization and export growth strengthen its position in the global coffee industry.
Vintage Coffee and Beverages posts sharp revenue and profit growth in FY26, driven by rising demand, improved capacity utilisation, and expansion of its coffee manufacturing operations.