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The Cuppa needs a storm!

Wednesday, 18 January 2023 00:02 -     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

  • Tea, Rubber, and Coconut were Sri Lanka’s earliest exports, which were mostly as commodities
  • Companies like GRI, Dipped Products, Silvermill, and Haycarb (to name some) have made significant progress up the value chain for rubber and coconut
  • They have achieved this by investing in R&D to develop high-value-adding products, not just hollow branding. Consequently, achieving premium pricing vs. selling commodities
  • Whilst we wait to tea-off to greener pastures!

 

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