Kenyan tea farmers secure global market access in France deal

The deal, signed in Nairobi ahead of the Africa Forward Summit and witnessed by Presidents William Ruto and Emmanuel Macron, will see Palais des Thés purchase Kenyan specialty teas including Purple White, Purple Golden, Purple Simba and Purple Black varieties for international m..

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Kenyan specialty tea farmers have secured expanded access to premium international markets through a new export and marketing agreement with French tea company Palais des Thés.

Palais des Thés will purchase Kenyan specialty teas, including Purple White, Purple Golden, Purple Simba and Purple Black varieties, for global distribution.
The deal involves Gatanga Industries and Equity Group, and was witnessed by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron.
This partnership is expected to boost earnings for smallholder tea farmers by increasing their access to high-value markets in Europe.

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