One
of the oldest beverage producing groups has set its sight
on ruling the market with its quality tea production and plantation
McLeod Russel India Limited need no introduction in the world
of tea. One of the pioneer producers of Assam tea and the
largest corporate in the Indian tea industry, McLeod Russel
is all set to consolidate a smart way in bulk tea business.
The bulk tea producing beverage group owns a large chunk of
tea plantation sites in the state of Assam. It has stepped
up its campaign to promote tea as a health beverage and is
looking at ways to educate the young crowd focusing on the
fact that drinking tea is a healthy habit and reduces the
chance of heart diseases.
Aditya Khaitan, managing director, McLeod Russel India Limited
explained that the health concept of tea is steadily catching
up since the younger lots have become more health-conscious.
The health aspect is playing a major role in influencing the
young mind. The tea plantation company has been successful
to create global standards in terms of high quality and size
and is open to more acquisitions in future. It has been associated
with rejuvenation of age-old tea bushes since the early ‘90s.
Being one of the world’s largest exporters of bulk tea,
the beverage group intends to set its sights more on the plantation
sector. Keeping in mind the increased consumption of tea and
the increasing GDP, the group had taken up a challenging role
to increase its bulk tea production two years ago.