2025-03-05
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK, is making arrangements to organize a Sri Lanka pavilion at the International Food and Drink Event 2025 (IFE 2025), which will be held from 17th to 19th March 2025 in London, U.K., to promote Sri Lanka’s value added Food and Beverage (F&B) products.
2025-02-11
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 2025 exhibition with 41 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 and also Al Mustaqbal Plaza in an area of 96 sqm.
2025-02-04
The EDB is organizing a country pavilion at ‘BioFach 2025’ International food fair to be held from 11th-14th February, 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany with the presence of 09 export companies to promote certified organic agriculture products from Sri Lanka such as food & beverages, spices, tea, coconut-based products, fruits & vegetable along with the Protected Geographical Indication certified Ceylon Cinnamon products.
2024-10-14
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.
2024-05-02
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.
2024-02-21
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.
2024-02-08
The EDB is organizing a country pavilion at ‘BioFach 2024’ International food fair to be held from 13-16 February, 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany with the presence of 15 export companies to promote certified organic agriculture products from Sri Lanka such as food & beverages, spices, tea, coconut-based products, fruits & vegetable with the assistance of International Trade Center – UK and the International Finance Corporation for SME companies and Protected Geographical Indication certified Ceylon Cinamon promotion.
2023-08-24
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.
2023-05-16
EDB is organizing a Sri Lanka first Country Pavilion at the “THAIFEX – Anuga Asia -2023”, international food fair to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 23rd to 27th May, 2023 with 8 Sri Lankan manufacturing companies to promote agriculture products such as food & beverages, tea, coconut kernel based products, fruits & vegetables, and spices.
2023-05-10
EDB is organizing the Sri Lanka country pavilion at “Seoul Food & Hotel Show 2023”, to be held from 29th May to 2nd June, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea in collaboration with Sri Lanka Embassy in South Korea with the presence of 6 Sri Lankan export companies to promote Coconut based products, Essential oils, Process food & beverages, Spices & concentrates & Fisheries products.
2023-04-11
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.
2023-02-06
The EDB is organizing a country pavilion at ‘BioFach 2023’ International food fair to be held from 14-17 February, 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany with the presence of 13 export companies to promote certified organic agriculture products from Sri Lanka such as food & beverages, spices, tea, coconut-based products, fruits & vegetable, and spices with the assistance of IPD-Germany.
‘BioFach’ Trade Fair is considered as the world’s largest annual organic trade show that provides the opportunity for producers/exporters/buyers of organic products to meet at a single place to exchange Business, Knowledge and Technology. The event provides the perfect opportunity for visiting professionals to meet organic producers from various parts of the world and be inspired by the latest product / market trends.
Sri Lanka will be showcasing their products at Sri Lanka Country Pavilion to be housed at Hall 3A - 310
2023-01-10
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
2022-09-30
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
2022-01-19
There are around 55 identified traditional and indigenous yams and tuber crop species in Sri Lanka and they grow in almost all parts of the country. The specialty of traditional yams is that they are easier to grow and can withstand unfavorable harsh climate conditions. As they can endure such soil and climate conditions, they require relatively less agricultural input, thereby leading to lesser agricultural expenses.
2022-01-11
2021-12-13
As a country with a rich history of a predominantly agrarian society, cultivating and farming is an integral part of Sri Lanka. The island of Sri Lanka is located near the equator and thereby benefits from tropical climate conditions perfect for farming. Having realized that these climate and soil conditions are ideal for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, our ancestors cultivated legumes, fruits and vegetables for their daily consumption. Today, as a major exporter of tropical fruit and vegetable varieties, Sri Lanka has marked its presence in global markets, serving exotic varieties to consumers worldwide.
2021-12-09
A major buzzword revered by healthy-eating enthusiasts, superfoods refer to food packed with exceptional levels of nutrients that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Superfoods most commonly used in western recipes include kale, blueberries, flax seeds, pistachios, hazelnuts etc that are not locally found in Sri Lanka. Yet, this in no way means that Sri Lanka doesn’t have superfoods.
2021-09-27
The tradition of preserving fruit and vegetables has a long history and tradition, across the world. As a country that enjoys an abundance of fruits, Sri Lanka also has a long history of preserving fruits while retaining their flavour and nutrients.
2020-08-20
