Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – WORLD NEWS
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Starbucks raises annual sales and profit forecasts as turnaround gains momentum
Starbucks lifts annual sales and profit guidance for the second time as CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround drives a fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth.
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USDA forecasts record global coffee production and exports in 2026/27
The USDA forecasts record global coffee production, exports and consumption in 2026/27, with higher output expected to partially replenish global coffee stocks.
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Indonesia steps up cocoa production revival to reduce imports, boost processing capacity
Indonesia is accelerating cocoa sector reforms through replanting and productivity initiatives to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic cocoa processing.
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World Cocoa Foundation launches new deforestation risk assessment methodology
The new methodology provides a science-based framework to improve transparency, consistency and verification in cocoa deforestation risk assessments across global supply chains.
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Bühler launches Lucent cocoa nib roaster with 20% lower energy consumption, higher throughput
Bühler’s new Lucent cocoa nib roaster combines heat recovery and predictive controls to improve energy efficiency, productivity and food safety for cocoa processors.