OUR AWARDS
KDHP’s accomplishments showcase a legacy of craftsmanship and responsibility, with awards and global certifications underscoring our dedication to purity, quality, and sustainable excellence
OUR AWARDS
At the Global Tea Championship 2025 held at Las Vegas, USA which showcased the highest quality teas from across the globe, Ripple White Tea was recognized as the best tea from India.
Ripple Premium White Tea won the 'Highly Commented' award at The Leafies Tea Competition held at London, UK-2024. It was selected from nearly 400 entries from all over the world by a special jury team comprising of 15 eminent members from tea fraternity.
Ripple White Tea earned global acclaim by winning the Silver Medal and securing the No.1 rank in the Loose/White Tea category at the 2019 Global Tea Championship held at Colorado, USA.
The Gundumallay Factory, received an award from the Pollution Control Board of Kerala, for its waste disposal measures in the year 2018.
Recognized among India’s Great Places to work, KDHP earned top ranks for employee trust, involvement and a culture that truly values its people.
KDHP has over the years won 64 awards in these competitions in the leaf and dust categories.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
ISO 22000
KDHP’s ISO 22000 certifications reflect a rigorous food safety system, ensuring that every process meets stringent food safety standards. These approvals reinforce safe production, hazard control, and consistent quality across eight of our factories.
FSSC 22000
KDHP’s eight factories and multi-specialty packing unit are certified under FSSC 22000, a globally recognized GFSI-approved standard. This certification ensures a comprehensive, end-to-end food safety framework built on ISO 22000, reinforced with advanced prerequisite programs (PRPs) and additional FSSC requirements.
ELEPHANT APPROVED CERTIFIED TEA GARDEN
KDHP gardens proudly hold the Elephant Approved® certification, demonstrating our commitment to elephant-friendly farming and responsible land stewardship. The program fosters safe coexistence, helping estates manage high elephant activity and reduce human-wildlife conflict through verified, sustainable practices.
TRUSTEA
Trustea certification reflects KDHP’s commitment to responsible tea production, prioritizing worker safety, well-being, and ethical practices. It underscores our dedication to cleaner, safer, and more sustainable cultivation across every stage of the tea value chain. All our tea plantations and factories are certified by Trustea since 2014.
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
KDHP’s certification reflects a long-standing commitment to sustainable agriculture that safeguards biodiversity, natural resources, and community well-being. It is a testament to our responsible practices, fully aligned with global Rainforest Alliance standards. The company has been certified by Rainforest Alliance since 2013. KDHP was the first large tea plantation in the country to get all its plantations and factories certified by Rainforest (alliance.
FAIRTRADE
Fairtrade certification highlights KDHP’s dedication to ethical sourcing, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and the well-being of communities. It reflects responsible practices that honor both people and the environment across every step of production. Chundavurrai estate has been certified by Fairtrade since 2010
