James Finlay Kenya

Finlays is a global leader in the supply of tea, coffee and botanical ingredients, serving many of the world’s most recognised beverage brands, retailers and foodservice operators. With a heritage dating back to 1750, the company has built a reputation for deep technical expertise, long-term partnerships and a commitment to sustainability across the beverage value chain. Finlays pioneered tea extraction in Kenya in the 1960s and today operates across five continents, supported by advanced manufacturing sites and one of the largest specialist tea and coffee R&D networks in the industry.

Sustainability is at the heart of Finlays’ strategy. Through its Sustainable Future 2030 framework, the company focuses on climate resilience, responsible sourcing, and improving the livelihoods of people across its supply chain. All tea and coffee handled by Finlays is fully traceable, and the business is working toward a Climate Net Zero commitment by 2040. Its approach centres on creating shared value—ensuring that farmers, communities, suppliers, and customers all benefit from a more resilient beverage industry.

In the Middle East, Africa and CIS region, Finlays operates integrated facilities in Kenya, Malawi, Dubai and Indonesia, offering tea sourcing, auction buying, blending, packing, warehousing and logistics. Its Mombasa operation is an accredited Authorised Economic Operator, enabling seamless export and import services. The company also provides high-quality liquid and powder tea, coffee and botanical extracts, meeting the expanding demand for ready-to-drink and instant beverage formats.

With over 200 years of expertise and a strong sustainability ethos, Finlays continues to shape the future of natural beverages, delivering products that bring joy with every sip.