Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food Industry |
| Founded | 1 April 2015 |
| Headquarters | Idukki, Kerala, India |
Key people |
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| Products | Tea, coffee, spices, aromatics |
Number of employees | 12000+ (2020)[1] |
| Website | www |
Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited, abbreviated as KDHP, is a privately owned Indian consumer goods and tea plantation company headquartered in Idukki district, Kerala.[2] The company was formed in 2005 post the exit of Tata Tea from its plantations in Munnar. Tata Tea Ltd restructured and transferred its holdings to the Kanan Devan Hills village[3] under participatory management.[4]
The company retails its products under the RippleTea brand name.[5] RippleTea products include a variety of teas, essential oils and aromatic products, incense sticks and coffee.
Branded operations
[edit]In the year 2010, while primarily being a B2B player, KDHP launched its consumer brand Ripple Tea for distribution in retail outlets across Munnar, Kerala.[6]
Ecommerce operations
[edit]In 2015, Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited launched its e-commerce portal for distribution across India. In 2020, KDHP re-launched an independent e-comm portal for Ripple Tea.
Retail outlet operations
[edit]The company ventured into branded retail outlets in 2018 with the launch of three Chai Bazar Outlets in Munnar.[7] These were further expanded in 2019 under the franchise model with the opening of an outlet in Kumily, Kerala.[8]
Environmental record
[edit]KDHP took a step forward towards sustainably grown teas in 2014, by getting certified by Rainforest Alliance.[9][10] The company has USDA Organic certification for 300 acres of its plantations at Top Station and Fairtrade certification at Chundavurrai estate since 2009. KDHP estates and factories obtained Trustea certification in 2014.
References
[edit]- ^ "KDHP Company Records". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "KDHP". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "KDHP formation". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "KDHP - Participatory Management". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "Ripple Tea". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "Ripple Tea Launch". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "Chai Bazaar Launch". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "Chai Bazaar Launch - 2". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "KDHP - Rainforest Alliance". Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ^ "KDHP - Rainforest Alliance -2". Retrieved 29 July 2020.