Author Archives: Jon
New collaboration on climate change mitigation in the tea sector
Ethical Tea Partnership is pleased to announce the expansion of our climate change activities in Africa. In a new piece of work commissioned by the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint organization of the United Nations and the World …
Experienced ethical supply manager joins ETP (China)
Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) is pleased to welcome John Qin as Regional Manager for China.
John will continue the successful work of his predecessor Hubert Chen providing strategic direction to ETP in China and ensuring that ETP’s programmes are developed …
Case Study: Helping at the heart of tea communities (Sri Lanka)
In Sri Lanka Ethical Tea Partnership and CARE International have implemented Community Development Forums (CDFs) on 13 ETP-monitored estates as part of a co-funded project with the EU.
This case study provides an overview the CDF project and some of …
Burundi tea growers learn about certification
Burundi is a country which produces quality tea but where there is little experience of meeting international standards. ETP has often found that producer to producer learning can be one of the most effective ways of demystifying the requirements of …
Talking Tea, Issue 8
Read about our latest sustainability initiatives.…
ETP appoint Ian Midgley as New ETP Chairman
After a rigorous selection process, Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) is pleased to announce Ian Midgley as the new Chairman, following Norman Kelly’s retirement.
Previously Ian worked for Unilever for over thirty years, and held a series of senior operations roles. …
Ethical Tea Partnership Overview
Find out more about Ethical Tea Partnership, what we do and some of our latest sustainability projects.…
New members welcomed and strategy discussed at ETP AGM
London. On June 7th & 8th the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) held a two day meeting for member companies from Europe, N. America and Australasia. The annual strategic event gave delegates the chance to discuss the progress that …
Climate change adaptation report from Kericho
On the 16 May Ethical Tea Partnership and the German Development Agency (GIZ) gave an overview of their 3 year public private partnership to support approximately 10,000 vulnerable farmers. Over 60 representatives of tea producers, tea buyers, Kenyan Government officials, …

