Tea Makers Links

Wagh Bakri hikes tea price, wants lower import duty

The Wagh Bakri Group, India’s third largest tea packager, on Monday increased tea prices by another Rs 12 per kg in various categories, for a second time in five weeks and with immediate effect, and urged the Centre to reduce duty on imported tea to match supply with increasing demand.

Russia seeks details of dilution in Indian tea speciality tag

Russia has sought detailed information from India on complaints over alleged dilution of the speciality tag for Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiris teas.

Tea to get hotter with national drink tag?

It’s the most common drink in the country after water. So what added benefits can a ‘national drink’ status bring to tea, especially since it is unlikely to be accompanied with special incentives or tax breaks? Plenty, say tea industry insiders and experts, claiming there is much more at stake than just prestige.

Snack makers' "Red Caviar" Lay's and "Mango-orange" Oreos appeal more to global tastes

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Russians prefer their Lay's potato chips dusted in caviar and crab flavours. The Chinese like their Oreos stuffed with mango and orange cream. And in Spain, Kellogg's All-Bran cereal is served floating in hot coffee instead of cold milk.

Value added exports: Mixed reactions to tea imports

The import of tea for value added exports will help the tea industry to gain a competitive edge and boost the image of Pure Ceylon Tea, said Tea Exporters Association ( TEA) Chairman, Niraj De Mel opposing the views of certain exporters who are vehemently against the move to set up a tea hub in country which would destroy the tea industry.