Poabs Estates in January 2014 received certification from Rainforest Alliance, Sustainable Agriculture Network for its tea plantations in the Travancore region, comprising estates at Vandiperiyar and Peermade.

Organic Arabica coffee grown on the Seethargundu Estate at Nelliyampathy consistently wins in cupping competitions. It won the award for Best Speciality Arabica (plantation bulk) at the Flavour of India – The Fine Cup 2013