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Connecting with Sri Lankan Food and Ingredient Exporters at SIAL 2024

2024-10-14

Connecting with Sri Lankan Food and Ingredient Exporters at SIAL 2024

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Mission in France, is organizing the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the SIAL International Food Fair, to be held from 19th to 23rd October 2024 in Paris, France. 19 individual exporting entities in agriculture products such as coconut kernel, food & beverages, spices, tea, fruit & vegetable & food ingredients and 10 PGI-certified Cinnamon exporters will display their products under two Sri Lanka Pavilions which covers a total pavilion area of 184 sqm housed in Hall 4 H062 & Hall 8 G142.

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Sri Lanka's IT Sector participation at GITEX Expand North Star, October 2024, Dubai, UAE

2024-09-24

Sri Lanka's IT Sector participation at GITEX Expand North Star, October 2024, Dubai, UAE

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai, UAE, is organizing the Sri Lanka participation at GITEX Expand North Star from October 13 to 16, 2024.

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Sri Lanka pavilion at the Foodex Saudi 2024

2024-09-13

Sri Lanka pavilion at the Foodex Saudi 2024

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is making arrangements to organize the first-ever Sri Lanka pavilion at Foodex Saudi 2024, from 16th to 19th September, 2024, in Riyadh.

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Meet With Sri Lankan Food Product Exporters at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2024 In Bangkok, Thailand

2024-05-02

Meet With Sri Lankan Food Product Exporters at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2024 In Bangkok, Thailand

EDB is organising Sri Lanka participation for the 2nd time at the “THAIFEX – Anuga Asia -2024”, an international food fair to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 28th May – 01st June 2024 with 6 Sri Lankan manufacturing companies and one startup company to promote agriculture products such as food & beverages, tea, coconut kernel products, fruits, and spices.

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Sri Lanka pavilion at the International Food and Drink Event 2024 (IFE 2024)

2024-02-21

Sri Lanka pavilion at the International Food and Drink Event 2024 (IFE 2024)

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK, is organizing the Sri Lanka pavilion at the International Food and Drink Event 2024 (IFE 2024) to be held from 25th to 27th March 2024 in London, UK, to promote Sri Lanka’s value-added Food and Beverage (F&B) products.

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Meet with Sri Lankan Food & Beverages Product Producers & Exporters at ANUGA 2023

2023-08-24

Meet with Sri Lankan Food & Beverages Product Producers & Exporters at ANUGA 2023

Food & Beverage (F & B) industry is a dynamic & continuously evolving industry to meet changing consumer demands, technological advancement and societal trends while ensuring the food safety, availability and enjoyment of food & drink for people around the world.

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Meet Sri Lankan Tech Exporters at Retail Technology 2023

2023-05-19

Meet Sri Lankan Tech Exporters at Retail Technology 2023

Sri Lanka Export Development Board in collaboration with the Sri Lanka mission in Sweden, is organizing Sri Lanka Country Pavilion and promotional programme at RETAIL TECHNOLOGY 2023 for the ICT/BPM sector in Nordic Market from 29th May to 2nd June, 2023.

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Meet With Sri Lankan Processed Food Products Exporters at SIAL Canada 2023

2023-04-11

Meet With Sri Lankan Processed Food Products Exporters at SIAL Canada 2023

The EDB is organizing the Sri Lanka  country pavilion at ‘SIAL Canada  2023’ International food fair to be held from 9-11 May, 2023 in Toronto, Canada with the presence of 12 export companies to promote processed food & beverages including organic & health foods, spices  & concentrates, coconut kernel-based products, dried fruits, vegan & frozen foods & herbal food supplements.

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Meet with Sri Lankan Food & Beverages Product Exporters at Gulfood 2023

2023-01-10

Meet with Sri Lankan Food & Beverages Product Exporters at Gulfood 2023

Sri Lankan Food & Beverage have captured very good demand in foreign markets due to the intrinsic quality of raw material used by the industry, special taste of the products and quality standards maintained during value addition.  The sector plays a vital role in the economy of Sri Lanka moving forward with the global trends towards value added/ healthy products such as immunity boosting, organic, vegan, low GI, pectin free, lactose free, natural, super food, sugar free, low salted, environmentally friendly products etc.

Gulfood is one of the largest annual Food and Beverage sourcing event in the world and EDB has organized Sri Lanka’s participation at Gulfood exhibition continuously since 2008. This year also EDB together with the Sri Lanka Consulate in Dubai is organizing a Sri Lanka pavilion at GULFOOD 2023 exhibition with 28 Sri Lankan export companies to promote Sri Lankan Food & Beverages products to the MEASA region.

Sri Lanka Pavilion to be located in World Food Section – Sheikh Maktoum & Sheikh Rashid Halls in an area of 126 sqm

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Meet with Sri Lankan food & beverages product Exporters at SIAL 2022

2022-09-30

Meet with Sri Lankan food & beverages product Exporters at SIAL 2022

The SIAL, a bi-annual event held in Paris, France is one of the major food exhibitions in Europe that brings all the food channels together under one roof. The exhibition offers a range of food & beverage products including ingredients, processed food, fruits & vegetable, dairy products, beverages and Organic products.

Sri Lanka Export Development Board is organizing a country pavilion at ‘SIAL Paris 2022’ International food fair to be held from 15th to 19th October, 2022 in Paris Nord Villepinte, France with the presence of 19 export companies to promote food & beverage products from Sri Lanka such as tea, spices, coconut kernal based products, confectionery, processed meat and fruits & vegetable with the assistance of GIZ-Germany and IPD-Germany.

Sri Lanka will be showcasing their products at Sri Lanka Country Pavilion to be housed at Hall No. 1B-093

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The Role of SMEs in Sri Lankan Exports

2021-01-18

The Role of SMEs in Sri Lankan Exports

Small and medium-sized enterprises are businesses that comprise a lower number of employees, assets, or revenues at a lower scale when compared to large-scale firms. The exact definition for an SME may differ based on the country. In Sri Lanka, a business is considered as an SME if its number of employees does not exceed 300 individuals and if its revenue does not exceed 750 million LKR.

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Coir Based Horticulture Products from Sri Lanka

2020-12-30

Coir Based Horticulture Products from Sri Lanka

The sector of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology and the business of growing plants, is known as Horticulture. It differs from the alternative plant sciences and other studies of plants. Instead, it involves the incorporation of science and aesthetics. Cultivations that follow horticulture include fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts, seeds, flowers, mushrooms, among others.

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Sri Lankan Apparel Industry and Environmental Sustainability

2020-09-28

Sri Lankan Apparel Industry and Environmental Sustainability

The Sri Lankan apparel industry is one of the leading contributors to the Sri Lankan economy and one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the country, proudly manufacturing apparel and textile under the “Made in Sri Lanka” branding.

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Logistics infrastructure Development in Sri Lanka

2020-09-28

Logistics infrastructure Development in Sri Lanka

A supply chain is a sequence of processes and flows that aim at meeting customer requirements. Other than manufacturers and suppliers, the supply chain also includes transporters, warehouses, retailers, and consumers. It usually covers the areas of new product development, marketing, operations, distributions, finance, and customer service. These dots are connected through the threads of logistics.

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Ceylon Tea - Refreshing Millions Around the World

2020-09-28

Ceylon Tea - Refreshing Millions Around the World

Ceylon Tea is a widely consumed beverage around the world. For centuries, various forms of tea have been shaped and integrated into the cultures of nations across the world thanks to its unique flavours and medicinal properties.

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Export Oriented Ornamental Fish Farming in Sri Lanka

2020-09-28

Export Oriented Ornamental Fish Farming in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a tropical country with rich biodiversity. Country’s inland waterways are home to more than 95 species of freshwater habitats out of 53 species endemic. Also, The continental shelf of Sri Lanka supports many reef habitats which house nearly 158 species that can be seen both on coastal and offshore reefs.

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Coconut Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka

2020-08-21

Coconut Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka

Activated carbon (AC) was first discovered by the Egyptians in 1500 BC, where its properties of absorption were used for purification and medicinal purposes. However, these potentials of activated carbon were first commercially capitalised during the First World War when it was used in gas masks to filter away toxic gases. The first AC production plant was commissioned in Germany and was used for sugar refining and was later used for wastewater purification.

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Sri Lanka the World’s Best Island Destination

2020-08-20

Sri Lanka the World’s Best Island Destination

Tourism Industry is one of the largest income earners for the Sri Lankan economy, bringing an income over USD 4 Billion in the year 2019.

Throughout history, Sri Lanka has been a magnet for explorers and travellers, who have marvelled at the country’s grand cities, stupas that kiss the sky, golden beaches, rising mountains, and dense jungles filled with exotic wild creatures.

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Tender Coconut Water - All Natural Isotonic Drink

2020-08-20

Tender Coconut Water - All Natural Isotonic Drink

Coconut water is a natural, healthy, and nutritious drink derived from the coconut tree, a permanent food staple and export crop in Sri Lanka.Rich with various nutrients, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, and growth hormones, Tender Coconut Water (TCW) is also a rich source of L-arginine, which is a free form of amino acid and vitamin C that can prevent heart disease and lipid peroxidation.

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The Market Potential for Natural Vanilla

2020-08-14

The Market Potential for Natural Vanilla

Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world and the only orchid type that we use in food. Vanilla is grown mainly in Central Sri Lanka due to the cold climate and wet weather conditions. The plant is a member of the tropical climbing orchid family Orchidaceae. Even though Vanilla is native to Mexico, its cultivation the plantation has spread itself across the world with time.

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