Browns becomes the largest TEA producer in the world after the acquisition of the LIPTONS In Kenya

In a momentous shift reshaping the tea industry landscape, Browns Investments PLC of Sri Lanka has surged to claim the coveted title of the world’s largest tea producer following its acquisition of LIPTONS East African Tea Plantations in Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. This remarkable feat not only underscores Browns Investments PLC’s strategic foresight but also reaffirms Sri Lanka’s standing as a significant player in the international tea market.

Amidst this transformative phase in the tea sector, a delegation from Browns Investments, spearheaded by its Chairman, Ishara Nanayakkara, and Executive Director, Kamantha Amarasekera, accompanied by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Kana Kananathan, convened with the Kenyan President. During this meeting, the Kenyan President hailed Browns’ ascendancy as a formidable global leader in the tea industry, particularly noting the recent acquisition of James Finlays’ tea plantation in Kenya by Sri Lankan Browns.

The President highlighted the steady growth in economic and political relations between Kenya and Sri Lanka in recent years, attributing it to the proactive leadership and role played by High Commissioner Kananathan. He commended Chairman Ishara Nanayakara for Browns’ visionary approach, dedication, and substantial contribution to the tea sector.

Chairman Nanayakkara expressed heartfelt gratitude for the warm reception and endorsement received from the Kenyan President and government authorities. He reaffirmed Browns’ commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and social responsibility across its operations in East Africa.

High Commissioner Kananathan underscored the significance of Browns’ acquisition of LIPTONS East African Tea Plantations as the largest single investment by a Sri Lankan company in Africa . He praised Browns Investments PLC for its bold initiative and emphasized its pivotal role in enhancing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Kenya.