Discussing the regional tea industry's challenges and changing demands from consumers. Discussing the regional tea industry's challenges and changing demands from consumers.

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Unilever’s award-winning Dubai tea factory 

Unilever’s Lipton Jebel Ali (LJA) factory has been awarded World Class Manufacturing (WCM) status at the Bronze level, becoming the first manufacturing facility in the Middle East to achieve this accolade.

WCM is one of the highest and most rigorous certifications that can be achieved to ensure a stringent commitment to operational efficiency, wastage reduction and creating cost efficient processes by using the latest cutting-edge technology and workforce empowerment. Currently, eight out of Unilever’s 260 factories have achieved WCM status, placing the LJA factory in the top 3% of all Unilever factories globally.

Té Reval wins big at Great Taste awards

The Jafferjee Brothers’ brand, Té Reval, won eight Great Taste awards at the 2017 event organised by the Guild of Fine Foods (UK). Along with its three wins in 2016, these wins raise the company’s tally to 11 Great Taste awards. The recognition received exemplifies the brand’s commitment to offer quality single origin teas flavoured with 100% natural botanicals. Only whole leaf teas produced using artisanal manufacturing processes are used for each blend. All of the Ceylon teas are packed at origin to preserve freshness and to support the livelihoods of local communities. They are also Rainforest Alliance certified.

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