Business Update6 Aug 2026, 05:12 pm
Kanco Tea Estates Recovering Post-Flood; Plucking Resumes
AI Summary
Kanco Tea & Industries Ltd has provided an update on the flood situation at its Bamonpookrie and Mackeypore Tea Estates. Significant progress has been made in sludge removal at Bamonpookrie, with green tea leaf plucking resuming on July 27, 2026. Machinery repairs are ongoing. At Mackeypore, the situation is more favorable, with no reported damage to critical infrastructure, including labor quarters, staff quarters, and the factory. The company will provide further updates as they become available.
Key Highlights
- Sludge removal at Bamonpookrie Tea Estate nearing completion.
- Green tea leaf plucking has resumed at Bamonpookrie Estate.
- No damage reported to critical infrastructure at Mackeypore Estate.
- Machinery repairs are actively underway at Bamonpookrie Estate.
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