What we do

We invest in, grow and nurture agricultural businesses and assets of the highest quality – creating value for today’s shareholders, while investing for the long term.

Operating companies

The Group’s operating companies comprise of eight core agricultural businesses which are located across three continents. These businesses have high quality assets and grow crops, including tea, avocado, macadamia, blueberries and arable.

India

Specialising in the cultivation and production of tea across Darjeeling, Dooars, Assam, and Cachar

16,632 Mature Ha's

£108.4m Turnover 2024

Bangladesh

The Bangladesh operations have 14 tea factories which produce high quality CTC teas and two rubber processing plants.

10,624 Mature Ha's

£19.8m Turnover in 2024

Kakuzi

Kakuzi is a large and highly diverse agricultural operation producing avocado, macadamia, forestry beef and blueberries.

Mature – 3,691 Ha

Turnover – £25.8M

Eastern Produce Kenya

Eastern Produce Kenya exclusively produces tea, and diversifies its income streams through extensive bought leaf and management of third party tea entities on behalf of owner clients.

Mature – 3,986 Ha

Turnover – £36.8M

Malawi

Eastern Produce Malawi is the largest producer of tea and macadamia in Malawi with operations split between the Thyolo Highlands and the foothills of the Mulanje Mountain.

Mature – 8,114 Ha

Turnover – £31.6M

South Africa

Eastern Produce South Africa (EPSA) is a large macadamia operation which has recently begun to diversify into avocado production. The business processes and exports its production, with its principal markets being the USA and Japan.

Mature – 1,005 Ha

Turnover – £4.1M

Tanzania

At EP( T) East Africa, 458Ha's have now been planted with initial plantings just starting to come into maturity. The business continues to plant out c.100ha of new orchard each year with the ultimate objective of c.650ha in total.

Mature – 50Ha

Turnover – £0.1M

Brazil

The operation in Brazil represents the arable crop production within the Group. Maruque farm, situated in São Paulo state with a 4,000ha arable operation, has many[BC1] dams, over 30 irrigation pivots and large dry-land production.

Mature – 4,393 Ha

Turnover – £9.3M

Jing

Jing Tea is a UK-based supplier of high-quality teas to the luxury hospitality industry and direct to consumers via its e-commerce platform.

AJT Engineering

AJT Engineering is a specialty engineering services company based in Aberdeen supporting the offshore oil industry, hydro-electricity providers and other industrial sectors.

The Brands

Research & development - cultivating sustainability and resillience

Camellia’s operating companies invest in research and development to refine processes, adopt best practices, and respond proactively to the evolving needs of society and the environment. Each company is empowered to diversify its operations and adapt its methods to remain resilient and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

This includes implementing new technologies, embracing sustainable approaches, and exploring emerging markets that reflect shifting consumer expectations and global challenges. By taking a dynamic and locally informed approach, the operating companies aim to enhance efficiency and profitability while protecting the ecosystems and communities that are essential to long-term success.

Corporate Governance

Listed securities portfolio

The Group maintains an investment portfolio valued at £30.4 million at 31/12/24. These investments are principally in listed securities across a range of international markets. They are managed by our own team in London.

Real estate

Principally in the UK, and with a mix of commercial and residential property, the portfolio was valued at £23.3 million at 31/12/23. This portfolio provides a relatively stable source of earnings to the Group.