Tea Research Institute
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Overview
The Tea Research Institute (TRI) of Sri Lanka, established in 1925, is the national body for advancing the country’s tea industry through scientific research, technology generation, and dissemination, focusing on cultivation (breeding, agronomy, soils) and processing, with regional centers and commercial estates like St. Coombs, all governed under the Ministry of Plantations.
Founded Year
1925
Ownership Type
Government-Owned / State-Owned Enterprise
Business Model
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Time Zone
+5.30
Mission
Its mission involves generating and transferring scientific knowledge and technologies to help stakeholders improve tea productivity and quality profitably.
Vision
The TRI's vision is focused on achieving excellence in tea research and guiding the industry to improve Sri Lanka's socio-economic status and make Sri Lankan tea the most preferred globally.
Core Values
While not explicitly listed, the TRI's work suggests underlying principles, including scientific excellence, service to stakeholders, national development, innovation, and sustainability.
Company Tagline
The TRI emphasizes its role as the national body for tea research and its history of research excellence rather than using commercial taglines.
Head Office Country
Sri Lanka