Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – WORLD NEWS
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Ghana cocoa price increase pushes global prices higher
Ghana’s higher farmgate price is supporting cocoa markets as traders assess cross-border smuggling risks, disease, weather threats and weaker production forecasts across West Africa.
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Löfbergs launches ROC-Certified Honduras coffee
The new coffee combines organic and Fairtrade certification with regenerative farming standards, while a Peru project will support farmers transitioning to ROC® certification.
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Kerry Group opens coffee extraction facility in Pennsylvania
The Bethlehem facility combines roasting, extraction, concentration, blending and packaging, adding hot and cold brew capabilities to Kerry’s US coffee operations.
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Lindt cuts 2026 sales forecast to 0-2%
The Swiss chocolatier expects weaker European orders, particularly for seasonal products, while maintaining its 2026 EBIT margin and longer-term growth targets.
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illycaffè secures B Corp recertification under new V2 standards
The Italian coffee company’s renewed certification introduces stricter performance requirements as illycaffè continues its focus on environmental, social and economic objectives.