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Tanzania’s coffee exports set to rise as production surges
DAR ES SALAAM, May 21, 2026 — Tanzania’s coffee industry is poised for another strong year, with green bean exports forecast to climb to 1.4 million 60-kilogramme bags in the 2026/27 marketing…
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Instant coffee now officially included in EUDR
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is…
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New report finds that poor mobility and connectivity holding back Africa’s potential
KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has published a new report, Africa on the move: Boosting mobility and connectivity, to coincide with the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, 11-12 May. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation and the hurdles to overcome regarding…
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New digital platform targets transparency gaps in Uganda’s coffee sector
KAMPALA, May 8, 2026 — In an effort to fully comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], the Uganda Coffee Farmers Alliance [UCFA] and the National Coffee Research…
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ICA welcomes European Parliament recognition of cooperatives in Global Gateway strategy
BRUSSELS, April 20, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has welcomed a recent resolution adopted by the European Parliament on March 26, 2026 entitled “Global Gateway – past impacts and future…
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EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger at Mercosur deal
LONDON, January 17, 2026 — European Union [EU] will adjust its budget proposal for 2028-2034 to allow farmers early access to around 45 billion euros [US$53 billion] in funding. The European Union…
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Irish coop apex raises concerns on budget hit for non-VAT registered farmers
DUBLIN, December 15, 2025 — The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society [ICOS], the voice of cooperatives in Ireland, has raised concerns over a decision by the Department of Finance to reduce the Flat-Rate…
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Competitiveness and social responsibility are not opposing goals, says ICA official
BRUSSELS, December 15, 2025 — Cooperatives should be recognised as core building blocks of a resilient and competitive economy, not a peripheral or complementary model, Jerome according to Jerome Douglas the Director-General…
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EU endorses another one-year delay for EUDR implementation
BRUSSELS, December 4, 2025 — The European Union has voted to postpone implementing a key anti-deforestation law commonly known as the European Union Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ] for the second year…
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EU Commission proposes targeted measures to smooth EUDR implementation
KAMPALA, October 22, 2025 – The European Commission has unveiled a series of targeted proposals aimed at easing the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ], ensuring the timely and…
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