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An international tea business based in Chandler’s Ford has received The King’s Award for Enterprise for its sustainable development programmes

Solutions lie in reducing the sector’s environmental footprint and building resilience against climate change effects in a rapidly warming world, say experts.

There’s no nonsense here

New round of grants from The Starbucks Foundation will help uplift women and girls in coffee-growing communities

This report explores barriers and opportunities for women in agriculture and how businesses can integrate climate change and gender approaches in inclusive ways.

Canadian brand helps provide safe education spaces for children in tea-growing region...

Press release content from Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. teakruthi, a Leading Producer of All-Natural and Eco-Friendly Ceylon Tea, is the Proud Recipient of 5 Golden Leaf Awards for 2020 February 17, 2021 GMT teakruthis Afternoon Ritual, Ahimsa Veda, and Ceylon Ivory were awarded Gold medals, while The Vanilla Earl and Scottish Legacy earned Silver medals teakruthis Afternoon Ritual, Ahimsa Veda, and Ceylon Ivory were awarded Gold medals, while The Vanilla Earl a...

Court suspends new tea levy Tuesday January 19 2021 By SAM KIPLAGAT Summary The High Court Monday temporarily suspended a new levy on tea sales, pending the determination of a case filed by 15 tea companies. Justice Anthony Mrima also suspended sections of the Tea Act, which compels processors and manufacturers of tea to offer their produce for auction, save for orthodox and specialty teas. The law, which came into effect on January 11, says all teas should be offered at the tea auction floor. ...

Multinationals challenge new tea law Friday January 15 2021 By SAM KIPLAGAT Summary In a petition filed under a certificate of urgency, the multi-nationals under the Kenya Tea Growers Association, argue that Sections 36, 48, and 53 of the law, were enacted in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution. The tea estates including James Finlay, Kapchorua Tea Plc Ltd, Kipkebe Ltd, Nandi Tea Estates, Williamson Tea Plc and Sotik Highlands Tea Estates Ltd, said the sections will have catastrophic im...