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

Fermtech secures £2.5M funding to scale Koji Cocoa, a low-carbon cocoa alternative, as the industry faces rising costs, supply shortages, and sustainability pressures.

Starbucks completes China JV with Boyu Capital, shifting to a licensed model to drive expansion, innovation, and competitiveness in the fast-growing coffee market.

UNIDO and World Coffee Research launch €850,000 initiative to enhance Uganda’s coffee seed systems, supporting farmers and ensuring long-term sustainability in Africa’s leading coffee exporter.

Kenya begins settling verified coffee debts while introducing sweeping reforms aimed at boosting production, improving efficiency, and restoring farmer confidence in the sector.

Cameroon unveils robusta coffee processing centre to enhance quality, boost farmer earnings and expand into specialty and value-added coffee markets.