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Kenya's tea pickers are destroying the machines replacing them

KERICHO, Kenya — Kenyan tea pickers are destroying machines brought in to replace them during violent protests that highlight the challenge faced by low-skilled workers as more agribusiness companies rely on automation to cut costs.

At least 10 tea-plucking machines have been torched in multiple flashpoints in the past year, according to local media reports. Recent demonstrations have left one protester dead and several injured, including 23 police officers and farm workers. The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) estimated the cost of damaged machinery at $1.2 million (170 million Kenyan shillings) after nine machines belonging to Ekaterra, makers of the top-selling tea brand Lipton, were destroyed in May.

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Notable

A BBC documentary in February uncovered widespread sexual harassment and abuse on tea farms in Kericho, with 70 women having been abused by their managers at plantations operated by British companies Unilever and James Finlay.

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[probablyasocialecologist]

Kenyan tea pickers are destroying machines brought in to replace them during violent protests that highlight the challenge faced by low-skilled workers as more agribusiness companies rely on automation to cut costs. At least 10 tea-plucking machines have been torched in multiple flashpoints in the past year, according to local media reports. Recent demonstrations have left one protester dead and several injured, including 23 police officers and farm workers. The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) estimated the cost of damaged machinery at $1.2 million (170 million Kenyan shillings) after nine machines belonging to Ekaterra, makers of the top-selling tea brand Lipton, were destroyed in May. In March, a local government taskforce recommended that tea companies in Kericho, the country’s largest tea-growing town, adopt a new 60:40 ratio of mechanized tea harvesting to hand-plucking. The taskforce also wants legislation passed to limit importation of tea harvesting machines. Nicholas Kirui, a member of the taskforce and former CEO of KTGA, told Semafor Africa 30,000 jobs had been lost to mechanization in Kericho county alone over the past decade. "We did public participation in all the wards and with all the different groups, and the overwhelming sentiment we were hearing was that the machines should go," Kirui said. In 2021, Kenya exported tea worth $1.2 billion, making it the third-largest tea exporter globally, behind China and Sri Lanka. Multinationals including Browns Investments, George Williamson and Ekaterra — which was sold by Unilever to a private equity firm in July 2022 —  plant on an estimated 200,000 acres in Kericho and have all adopted mechanized harvesting. Some machines can reportedly replace 100 workers. Ekaterra's corporate affairs director in Kenya, Sammy Kirui, told Semafor Africa that mechanization was “critical” to the company’s operations and the global competitiveness of Kenyan tea. As the government taskforce established, one machine can bring the cost of harvesting tea down to 3 cents (4 Kenyan shillings) per kilogram from 11 cents (15.32 shillings) per kilogram with hand-plucking. Analysts partly attribute Kenya's unemployment rate — the highest in East Africa — to automation in industries, including banking and insurance. Some 13.9% of working age Kenyans (over 16) were out of work or long term unemployed in the final quarter of 2022.

[rahulblog89]

Semafor 12-17

Kenyan tea pickers destroyed machines brought in to replace them, highlighting the challenge faced by workers as companies increasingly rely on automation to cut costs.

Questions

what specifically do the machines do? pick tea leaves.

where (is this a rural, underdeveloped area)? one town, Kericho, but cost of damage is immense

how big is this? A lot of people against automation? 10 tea plucking machines

the source of the technology, ekaterra, creators of lipton team

solutions, 60-40 rule

how could ai change tea picking machines?ex

______________

Afterthoughts:

magnitude,

outside Kenya,

unemployment rate kenya,

how much do they employe currently,

implictions

2)Nobody wants U.S. Treasury bonds. The most tradable security in the world is badly out of favor, with serious consequences for taxpayers and financial markets.

how do treasury bonds work in relation to us debt and how are they issued? US borrowing to debt----issued to solve debt, borrow for budget deficits

what are the implications? bond protfolios getting hammered

why are bonds like "chuck e cheese tokens"? very liquid, easy to cash out and reinvest?

what is the secondary market? non-ipo, exchnges between markets

Why most tradable?

____

Afterthoughts, what are some of the other consequences in the large scheme of things- financial markets, why reused like currency i financial markets?

3)Arizona, one of the sunniest states in the U.S., is threatening to pull the plug on solar power, an indication of how states with high rates of rooftop solar are struggling to integrate solar power with the legacy electric grid.

1.Why with high rates of solar power would there be a struggle to integrate into the grid? it's coming from the regulators, to benefit utilties

2.Why would customer not want? Rate they are paid decreases, so not making much money off of excess energy. The utiltities like it because it is cheap to buy and redistribute

3.Process of investing in Arizona- companies that use solar tech like tesla, which sells solar based batteries, are nervous

4.Effect of variability- variable costs at times, variable income forpeople who have it, can store as well.

5. Wind similar? Yes, similar regulated rate decrease in NY with wind,

Other questions, is wind able to store the same ay, can i tbe sold back ot eh grid

[sau4i]

"يونيليفر": جميع منتجات "ليبتون" في الشرق الأوسط آمنة تمامًا وصالحة للاستهلاك أكدت شركة "يونيليفر" Unilever، موزِّع منتجات شركة "إيكاتيرا" Ekaterra، أن جميع منتجاتها من "ليبتون" Lipton في منطقة الشرق الأوسط آمنة تمامًا، وصالحة للاستهلاك، وأن إصابة بعض المنتجات المخزَّنة في مستودعات "لي بورت" بآفة حشرية أمرٌ محدود، وينحصر ب��زيرة "لا ريونيون" La R��union الفرنسية في المحيط الهندي، ولا تأثير له على أي منطقة أخرى في العالم. وشدَّدت الشركة في بيان توضيحي على التزامها بأعلى معايير الجودة والسلامة، مبينة أن سلامة وجودة أنواع الشاي تأتيان في مقدمة أولوياتها، وأنها تواصل عمليات الفحص وفرض ضوابط صارمة لضمان السلامة، ووصول منتجات صحية وسليمة للمستهلكين.وقالت إنه بمجرد اكتشاف إصابة بعض المنتجات المخزنة في مستودعات "لي بورت" بحشرة "خنفساء التبغ" أبلغت الشركة السلطات المختصة، وباشرت التحقيقات، واتخذت مجموعة من الإجراءات والتدابير الفورية والعملية لمواجهة هذا الخلل؛ إذ فرضت حجرًا صحيًّا على جميع المنتجات المتضررة المخزَّنة في المستودعات، وأوقفت عمليات تسليمها للمتاجر، وتخلصت من المنتجات الملوثة، وفق السياسات المعمول بها في هذا الخصوص.وأضافت الشركة في بيانها: "أظهرت الفحوصات الشاملة لسلاسل التوريد الأولية الخاصة بنا خلوها التام من أي آفات حشرية. ونحن نعمل بشكل مباشر وحثيث مع مزودي الخدمات اللوجستية لدينا لتحديد السبب الأساسي الذي أدى إلى ما حدث، واتخاذ تدابير صارمة، تضمن عدم تكرار مثل هذا الأمر في المستقبل".

[danvastcareers]

Financial Controller - Mufindi, Tanzania

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of risk management and internal control policies and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES.

Main Accountabilities

Do business partnering with Procurement department in purchasing saving, improvement on credit terms and effective sourcing of suppliers.

Do financial reporting on monthly basis as per ekaterra Guidelines and deadlines.

Do business partnering with Customer service and operations manager.

Update IAS4I (now IAS 16) valuation of biological assets quarterly in line with guidelines.

Validate all suppliers and contractors invoices, check if approved as per authority limits & in the with contracts and ensure posted timely into the ledger.

Validate all supporting documentation for payments eg GRNs and LPOs and ensure approval is as per authority limits

Verify all payments are done as per credit terms for all suppliers and contractors.

Compile and review weekly and monthly aged analysis report and submit to Finance Manager.

Review a monthly supplier and contractor payment plan and provide weekly update against the plan

Manage Tea Stocks, Sales, Debtors including sundry debtors and Creditors.

Assist the Customer service and operations manager on managing Central stores stocks and the rest of eTTL stores.

Ensure receivables and stocks reconciliations are done on monthly, any variance is reported and re-solved.

Ensure monthly reconciliations are done for all Main suppliers and contractors and a Quarterly reconciliation is done for all suppliers and contractors.

Review provisions and accruals before posting into the ledger and ensure monthly reconciliations are done.

Validate a monthly sales forecast number ensure forecasted numbers do make sense and achievable within the month.

Project Appraisal and building the Business cases and ensure that all projects are being approved before spending.

Taking lead in Capex forecasting and external capex reporting.

Build capacity among all project teams and participate in regular project, meetings to track spend update partners.

Ensure eTTL internal and group controls/polices are being adhered and followed all the time eg. Fuel management policy, travel policy, medical, staff advances etc.

Conduct trainings on best practice accounting procedures to the finance team and accounts/store clerk sat factories and estates. Do a spot audit on various items and ensure compliance of the procedures/controls.

Ensure Assets tagging and stock counting exercise are being done twice a year and reports are signed and approved.

Ensure capitalization of assets are being done timely and a review of AR reconciliation is performed on monthly basis.

Authorize and release online payments.

Provide information and explanations for internal and external auditors.

Set targets for direct reports.

Perform any other duty assigned by the Finance Manager

People

Implements employee establishment in QA.

To facilitate implementation of all company policies, regulations, guidelines, and standards such as social, financial and Ekaterra Code of Business Principles among others.

Safety, Health & Environment & RA

Implement Safety, Health & Environmental management systems as per Ekaterra standards and legislation within the area of responsibility.

Coordinate implementation of standard operating procedures, specific work instructions and ensure compliance and collate proposals for reviews.

Welfare

Implement agreed welfare programmes and attend planned meetings ensuring completion of agreed actions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelors degree in accounting

3 to 5 years experience in Accounting Professionals

Experience in people management

Better than average written and spoken communication skills.

Outstanding interpersonal relationship building.

Employee coaching and development skills.

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR

Should meet expectations of the ekaterra CHOICE Values relevant to this work level.

LOCATION

ekaterra Tea Tanzania is based in Mufindi, Tanzania.

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[blueweave8]

Japan Herbal Tea Market Share, Report 2022-2028

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, expects Japan herbal tea market size to grow at a steady CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period between 2023 and 2029. Major factors for expansion of Japan herbal tea market include growing population, high disposable income, and rising consumer health consciousness. Social factors, such as trends and awareness, among the country's population have a significant impact on the demand for herbal tea. Individuals are switching to herbal tea as the demand for healthy products and a nutrient-dense diet shift. Since Herbal Tea contains no caffeine, the market is currently seeing high customer demand. Manufacturers are introducing premium and exclusive blends as consumer disposable income and inclination to invest more on a variety of products grows. They have included a variety of beneficial components in their tea blends to combat common health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, among others. Hence, all these factors are expected to boost the market expansion. However, high cost of herbal tea is anticipated to limit the growth of Japan herbal tea market.

Japan Herbal Tea Market – Overview

Herbal tea is a blend of dried leaves, nuts, barks, seeds, grasses, fruits, flowers, and roots from diverse plants. There are different types of tisanes or herbal teas that are utilized for medical purposes. Herbal teas are widely employed in traditional medicine across cultures due to their health-promoting properties, which include anticancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

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Japan Herbal Tea Market – By Type

Based on type, Japan herbal tea market is segmented into Cinnamon, Dandelion, Chamomile, Ginger, Turmeric, and Blends. The chamomile tea is expected to dominate the market due to the vast range of health advantages supplied by the product. Chamomile tea is frequently used to prevent and cure diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, inflammation, cancer, sleeplessness, and mild cold symptoms. Furthermore, ginger segment is also expected to witness the growth due to its benefits such as ginger intake has been demonstrated to improve blood glucose levels, particularly in patients suffering from NFLD (Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease). Additionally, it is beneficial for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Also, ginger has bioactive chemicals that assist with throat infections. Therefore, these factors contribute to market segment expansion.

Impact of COVID–19 on Japan Herbal Tea Market

COVID 19 pandemic had a detrimental impact on herbal tea market in Japan. During the early phases of the pandemic, manufacturing facilities were shut down. Furthermore, the economic crisis that followed the pandemic could cause a considerable delay in the commercialization of the electronics sector. Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of technology providers, and their revenue has dropped precipitously since the pandemic's appearance in 2020. As a result of supply chain interruptions, industry participants faced many hurdles. However, during the lockdown period, the market and its key players operated well. Furthermore, as the crisis stabilized, the store-based distribution channel sector resumed its typical sales rate.

Competitive Landscape

Japan herbal tea market is fiercely competitive with Senbird Tea LLC, Sazen Tea Company, The Tea Company, Ekaterra, Celestial Seasonings, Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms, Nodoka, HOJICHA TRADING CO. LTD., Japanese Green tea Hibiki-an, Jade Leaf Matcha, Takezawa Seich, Japanese Green Tea Co. LLC, and d:matcha Kyoto. To further enhance their market share, these players are primarily focused on the development of innovative and efficient products, new product releases, market initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and other collaborative activities.

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[fiorick]

Assistant Quality Manager

Job title: Assistant Quality Manager Company: Unilever Job description: Job Title: Assistant Quality Manager Work Location: UAE Job Type: Full Term Travel: Less than 10…% required About ekaterra ekaterra is the biggest Tea Company in world today, with outstanding, purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG… Expected salary: Location: Dubai Job date: Sat, 13 Aug 2022 07:45:20 GMT Apply for the job…

[hopengopakistan]

GRAND BRUNCH FOR THE STUDENTS OF HOPE SCHOOLS BY EKATERRA

GRAND BRUNCH FOR THE STUDENTS OF HOPE SCHOOLS BY EKATERRA

Ekaterra in collaboration with HOPE – An Educational NGO in Pakistan, arranged a Grand Brunch event for the students studying at the formal and informal schools of HOPE in Karachi and other rural areas. The event was not just a Grand Brunch but it was an essence of affection and care shown by the team of  Ekaterra and HOPE towards these deserving students. Eketerra is the world’s biggest tea…

[uaretailnews]

Виробник чаю Lipton іде з Росії

Міжнародна чайна компанія Ekaterra йде з Росії «через поточне операційне середовище», повідомляється в її пресрелізі, пише «Інтерфакс-Україна». «Це означає, що Ekaterra має намір припинити виробництво чаю марок Lipton, Saito і Brooke Bond у Росії до кінця 2022 року, незабаром після цього припиняться і продаж», — уточнюється в повідомленні.   Ekaterra – один із найбільших світових […] ► Почитать подробности: Ритейл в Україні https://ift.tt/qAQMEVk

[sondakikabu]

Lipton Doğu Karadeniz’de Çay Hasadına Başladı

Lipton Doğu Karadeniz’de Çay Hasadına Başladı

Lipton, yeni şirketi ekaterra çatısı altında Doğu Karadeniz’deki çay hasadına 20 Mayıs Cuma günü başladı. Hasat çalışmalarının kesintisiz ilerlemesi için bir dizi uygulamayı hayata geçiren Lipton, bu yıl da çay çiftçilerini gıda ve ev hijyeni paketleriyle destekliyor.     Yaklaşık 40 yıldır çayseverleri Doğu Karadeniz’in lezzetli çaylarıyla buluşturan Lipton, yeni şirketi ekaterra çatısı altında…

[haberkat]

Lipton Doğu Karadeniz’de Çay Hasadına Başladı

Lipton Doğu Karadeniz’de Çay Hasadına Başladı

Lipton, yeni şirketi ekaterra çatısı altında Doğu Karadeniz’deki çay hasadına 20 Mayıs Cuma günü başladı. Hasat çalışmalarının kesintisiz ilerlemesi için bir dizi uygulamayı hayata geçiren Lipton, bu yıl da çay çiftçilerini gıda ve ev hijyeni paketleriyle destekliyor.     Yaklaşık 40 yıldır çayseverleri Doğu Karadeniz’in lezzetli çaylarıyla buluşturan Lipton, yeni şirketi ekaterra çatısı altında…

[joseph-marc-blumenthal]

Unilever will sell Lipton, Brooke Bond and other tea brands for €4.5 billion

The new owner will be the former Avast investor - CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII. ● Unilever will sell its subsidiary Ekaterra, which includes the brands Lipton, Brooke Bond, PG Tips and Lyons and others. The buyer was the fund of the consulting firm CVC Capital Partners. He is a former investor in Avast antivirus and Samsonite, a luggage and bag manufacturer, notes Joseph Marc Blumenthal . ● CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII will pay € 4.5 billion for the purchase of the division, the deal is scheduled to close in the second half of 2022. It will not affect Unilever's tea business in India, Nepal and Indonesia, or Unilever's stake in its joint venture with PepsiCo. ● In total, the Ekaterra portfolio includes 34 tea brands, the division's revenue in 2020 is € 2 billion. ● In April 2020, Unilever stopped selling loose tea in Russia under the Lipton and Brooke Bond brands. The company decided to leave them only in the most popular tea format among Russian consumers - tea bags. ● Unilever acquired Lipton in 1971 and Brooke Bond in 1984, giving the company a leading position in England. The company started thinking about selling its tea business back in 2020 amid falling sales.

[mohdabuhamam]

شركة Unilever تبيع Lipton وقسم شركات الشاي في صفقة تصل إلى 5.1 مليار دولار