📈 Browns Plantations PLC Redefines Global Tea Sector via Tech & Expansion

Sri Lanka’s tea sector legacy is being modernized by Browns Plantations PLC, transforming from a traditional plantation group into a globally integrated, tech-driven enterprise. • Scale & Production: Operating 75 estates and 35 factories locally, the company produces ~17 million kg of tea annually in Sri Lanka. Globally, its production spans Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and China, exceeding 100 million kg annually. This includes nearly 400,000 kg of specialty green tea in Kenya and expanded orthodox long-leaf black tea production. • Global Expansion: The group has scaled via strategic acquisitions, including James Finlay Kenya and the large estate portfolio formerly owned by Liptons, establishing diversified sourcing across multiple geographies. • Modernization & Tech: Operations integrate automation, digitization, and data intelligence. Key deployments include: Digitized weighing, automated transactions, and facial recognition for workforce management. Centralized digital dashboards and online selling platforms for real-time factory monitoring and supply chain traceability. In-house R&D developing drone tech for precision agriculture, mechanical harvesters, and advanced foliar spraying systems. • Sustainability & Inclusion: Renewable energy investments feature hydropower and solar rooftop installations across estates. Workforce diversity is led by the appointment of female estate superintendents in Sri Lanka. Global ESG recognition was marked by Chairman Dr. Pradeep Uluwaduge becoming the first plantation chairman globally to receive the Climate Neutral Citizen Certification.