Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company
Indian consumer products company
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Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited, abbreviated as KDHP, is a privately owned Indian consumer goods and tea plantation company headquartered in Kerala in the Idukki district.[2] The company was formed in 2005 after 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]
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| Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company | |
|---|---|
Madupatty Factory | |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Food Industry |
| Founded | 1 April 2005 |
| Headquarters | Idukki, Kerala, India |
| Key people |
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| Products | Tea, coffee, spices, aromatics |
Number of employees | 12000+ (2020)[1] |
| Website | www |
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
Ecommerce operations
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
Environmental record
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.
Gallery
Tea Museum in Munnar town
Kannimallay Factory in Munnar town
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