"Tetley Implements Daily Tea Supply Monitoring"
Tetley, the UK's second biggest tea brand, is closely monitoring its tea supplies on a daily basis due to disruptions in the Red Sea, leading to "much tighter" imports than desired. While the company hopes to maintain normal demand, it anticipates a decrease in buffer stock levels. Sainsbury's has issued warnings about black tea availability, but Tetley remains confident in its ability to meet demand. The disruption is attributed to continued attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, affecting global trade and prompting shipping companies to seek alternative routes.