Kenya tea production up, but still recovering from drought
NAIROBI, Oct 30, 2006 (AFP) - Kenya's tea production surged eight percent in the third quarter of this year from last but remains below the 2005 cumulative …
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Europe lifts restrictions on Sri Lanka’s cinnamon exports, following new standard
Oct 19, 2006 (LBO) - The European Union has lifted year long restrictions on Sri Lanka's cinnamon exports, following approval of a new standard for the spice. …
Sri Lanka’s value added tea exports dip, despite record highs in Aug
Oct 05 2006 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has shipped less value added teas for the eight months to August, as a key buyer Libya is yet to place any big orders, a …
India’s Tata Tea buys 33 pct stake in South African tea firm
NEW DELHI, Oct 5, 2006 (AFP) - Tata Tea, the world's second-biggest branded teamaker, said Thursday it has bought a 33 percent stake in leading South African …
India’s Tata Tea may uproot itself from Sri Lanka
October 3, 2006 (LBO) - Indian tea giant Tata Tea is in talks with a Sri Lankan firm to sell off its plantation venture here, officials said. online pharmacy …
Sri Lanka’s tea production dips in Aug on bad weather, high fertilizer prices
Sept 28 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's tea crop production dropped in August on a combination of bad weather and reduced use of fertilizer on estates due to soaring …
Sri Lankan agri-business company CIC launches tea advisory service
Sept 27, 2006 (LBO) - Sri Lankan agri-business company CIC on Tuesday launched an advisory company for plantation firms and smallholders, in efforts to up …
Estate workers in Sri Lanka begin wage talks, amidst high commodity prices
Sept 18 (LBO) - High commodity prices could up the bargaining power of plantation worker unions, as talks with plantation companies to raise wages, begin next …
India to increase tea imports as production hit
GUWAHATI, India, Sept 1, 2006 (AFP) - India, the world's largest tea producer, will boost tea imports to cover growing domestic demand despite an expected …
James Finlays sees export revenues fall on low value added tea sales
September 01, 2006 (LBO) - James Finalys & Company says its export revenues fell for the six months to June as the firm shipped more low value added bulk …
Sri Lanka’s tea crop falters in July
August 31, 2006 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's tea output dipped 5. online pharmacy buy spiriva inhaler with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy buy cipro with …
Oil prices spike, nickel and coffee hit peaks
LONDON, Aug 25, 2006 (AFP) - Crude oil prices rebounded, while nickel hit a historic peak and coffee futures in London reached their highest level in seven …
Sri Lanka reports record tea sales from Jan-July
August 24, 2006 (LBO) - Sri Lanka shipped a record 185.9 million kilos of tea to overseas buyers for the seven months to July, a commodity broker said …
Sri Lanka rubber prices fall behind India, Thailand
August 22, 2006 (LBO) - Rubber prices in Sri Lanka have been dropping since July, following stiff competition from regional producers like Thailand and India. …
Crude oil slumps, dragging most commodities lower
LONDON, Aug 18, 2006 (AFP) - Crude futures plunged this week, in line with many commodity prices, amid evidence of an economic slowdown in the United States …
Japan ups tea imports from Sri Lanka
August 16 (LBO) - Japan has upped its purchase of black tea from Sri Lanka in recent months, as quality of local tea improves and exporters comply with …
Oil steady on easing Middle East concerns
SINGAPORE, Aug 16 (AFP) - Crude prices were steady in Asian hours Wednesday as traders breathed easier over the Middle East after the UN ceasefire in Lebanon …
Tea exporter in Sri Lanka to get incentive fees for value addition
August 16 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea exporters can tap into about 30 million rupees in cess funds being given this year as an incentive for value added exports of …
Treasury in talks with ADB to structure donor backed bonds for plantations
August 14 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is in talks with the Asian Development Bank to structure donor backed bonds to encourage private investment into the plantation …
Harrods designs Ceylon teas from Sri Lanka
Aug 11 (LBO) - A top UK department store says it is expanding its selection of up market Ceylon Teas by introducing more custom made designer teas to tempt …