Dilmah News Section

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  2013-05-08

  Business must give back, must be a matter of human service

  “For a business, just giving back is not good enough. Unplanned aid creates dependency and as we have seen in the aftermath of many disasters, poorly conceived help can make a bad situation worse. That is where businesses have a special role to play.” said Dilhan C. Fernando, younger son of Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando addressing the Rotary South Asia Summit which concluded in Hyderabad, recently.
  
  Dilhan was elaborating on ‘Giving Back’ and sharing the unique philosophy of making business a matter of human service, with a d more...
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  2013-04-19

  Inauguration of Thoppigala Heritage Park

  The ongoing programme of Dilmah Conservation and the Merrill J. Fernando Charitable Foundation in Eastern Sri Lanka to provide socio economic development and enhanced environmental conservation in the area culminated with the opening of the Thoppigala Heritage Park on April 18, 2013.
  
  Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando and his elder son Malik J. Fernando joined Hon. Gotabaya Rajapaksa - Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development, the Commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Inspector General of Police and Commander more...
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  2013-04-24

  Dilmah’s first t-Bar in India opens at Radisson Blu Hyderabad

  Dilmah tea and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Hyderabad embarked on a partnership to explore the finer points of tea and gastronomy with the opening of a Dilmah t-Bar at the picturesque Banjara Hills location recently. This exciting new initiative was launched by the founder of Dilmah, Merrill J. Fernando, the world\'s most experienced teamaker, who was joined by his younger son, Dilhan C. Fernando.
  
  The association between Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Hyderabad and Dilmah, a Sri Lankan family owned Tea Company, known the world over for offering co more...
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  2013-04-12

  The first ever Dilmah Mixologists & the Teamaker programme!

  Tea will never be the same again. At least not for 10 of the world best mixologists who spent 10 days in March touring the island of Sri Lanka, being inspired by tea at the first ever Mixologists and the Teamaker porgramme. It was designed for the participants to experience the many facets of finest Ceylon tea and explore tea as an essential ingredient in the modern day mixology.
   
  Tasting tea from the regions of Ratnapura, Nawalapitiya, Dimbula and Nuwara Eliya to get acquainted with tea from different terrior of this glorious tea c more...
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  2013-04-10

  Dilmah tea establishes largest privately held solar power plant in Sri Lanka

  The largest privately held solar power generating plant in the country was recently established by Dilmah, at their Peliyagoda office and production facility. This initiative is a part of Dilmah’s core commitment to sustainability which also led to the establishment of Dilmah Conservation. An assessment of the sustainability of all Dilmah operations was carried out by IUCN - International Union for the Conservation of Nature, to ensure sustainable interaction with the environment. The solar plant is also a part of a commitment to achieving ca more...
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  2013-01-11

  Dilmah Tea Sensations at the Ritz Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place

  The fragrance of tea enveloped the spectacular Pacific Restaurant & Lounge as the Ritz Carlton Jakarta, the Bulgari Milan and Dilmah Tea presented tea and tea gastronomy at an indulgent and stylish event. Epitome of Modern Italian cuisine, Chef Andrea Ferrero of Bulgari Milan joined Dilmah Founder Merrill J. Fernando's son Dilhan, Karim Tayach and Patrick Weder of the Ritz Carlton, in presenting guests with a glittering tea inspired evening. Dilmah Tea inspired cocktails preceded a five course menu that began with a Torchon of Foie Gras wit more...