“Best of Ethiopia” auctions will showcase rare lots as new association targets US$3 billion annual specialty coffee revenue.
Museveni commits to coffee processing facility, free seedlings, and Parish Development Model support to increase productivity and household earnings.
Joint venture partner Tata withholds capital until Starbucks shifts to leaner, India-specific model focused on profitability.
Coffee unions oppose direct payment rollout citing legal autonomy, while Kenya records unprecedented auction prices and strong export momentum through September 2025.
New African Coffee Hub aims to send consolidated, origin-certified African beans directly from Tanger Med to global markets.