Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – WORLD NEWS
-
Fermtech raises US$2.9M to scale Koji Cocoa sustainable alternative amid global cocoa supply challenges
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 finalizes China joint venture with Boyu Capital to accelerate expansion, growth strategy
Starbucks completes China JV with Boyu Capital, shifting to a licensed model to drive expansion, innovation, and competitiveness in the fast-growing coffee market.
-
Kenya tea industry rebounds to US$1.68B in 2025 amid reforms, market expansion
Kenya’s tea sector rebounds strongly in 2025, with rising exports, new markets, and reforms aimed at boosting farmer incomes and strengthening global competitiveness.
-
Global coffee companies adopt new procurement principles to support farmer sustainability
Leading coffee firms agree on new sourcing principles focused on partnerships and sustainability to improve farmer livelihoods and strengthen long-term resilience across global coffee supply chains.
-
Nestlé and ILO launch new project to improve labour rights in coffee supply chains
Nestlé and ILO expand partnership with new project targeting labour rights, fair recruitment, and worker protection across coffee supply chains in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.