TEA NEWS #tea packaging

• The law rattled players in the sector, especially tea producers, who have stated that the new law has since affected their sales with buyers shifting to other countries. • Bernard Njoroge, Fairtrade Africa’s senior programs officer supporting tea producers in Kenya said that the regulation had impacted negatively on the tea sector.

good demand

The fight over the introduction of tea-plucking machines in the South Rift region may see multinational companies relocate to Rwanda. Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has stated that the multinational companies have plans to relocate to Rwanda.

Kenya is planning to hit the brakes on the export of all raw tea in an effort to beef up revenues for farmers and create jobs. President William Ruto said the move is part of a long-term plan to boost earnings from agriculture, including livestock, cotton and other cash crops, by compelling producers to process the goods domestically.

Tea Market Report Sale 42-2022 good demand

FAIR AND SELECTIVE DEMAND AT MOSTLY DEARER RATES AND FOLLOWING QUALITY

The Kenya Tea development Agency (KTDA) is seeking Sh800 million from the government to expand its production line for high value specialty tea following a surge in demand in the international market.

VERY GOOD DEMAND