Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – M&As, Funding & Investments

CVC injects €210M into Lipton Teas to support recovery efforts, strengthen liquidity, and reduce restructuring risk as declining revenues and high debt pressure the business.

Nestlé confirms Blue Bottle Coffee sale to Centurium Capital as strong coffee demand boosts Q1 performance across global markets.

Lavazza opens an advanced Los Angeles Training Center, boosting coffee education, innovation, and cultural engagement while expanding its North American presence and global training network.

Lacasa acquires 22.3% of KKO International and forms a Côte d’Ivoire joint venture to localise chocolate production and strengthen integration across the cocoa value chain.

Alshaya Group takes over Starbucks operations in Greece and Cyprus, strengthening its global footprint and positioning the business for future growth and enhanced customer experience.