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The Cabinet approved signing a supplementary agreement with Brazil to enable a technical cooperation project to develop Sri Lanka's dairy industry and establish a cooperation framework with Brazilian agencies and the Federal University of Viçosa. Sri Lanka produced 431.5 million litres of cow milk and 92.5 million litres of buffalo milk in 2025.
Baraka, the wellness brand of Aberdeen Holdings, launched Baraka Gummies in Sri Lanka, Black Seed Oil, Ashwagandha and Apple Cider Vinegar variants, now available at GLOMARK supermarkets and online.
Reliance Consumer Products CEO Krishnakumar will deliver the keynote at the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 on 12-13 October at the Shangri‑La Colombo, speaking on growth, investment and economic reform opportunities for Sri Lanka.
Ritzbury Roccoa (CBL Foods International) presented authentic FIFA 2026 Argentina and Portugal jerseys signed by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to winners Ramesh Carvalho and Pasindu Anjana Wickramasinghe, concluding its 'Own Your GOAT' promotion, which also gave away 300 customised jerseys.
Keells marks 35 years, surpassing 150 stores and 2.9 million Nexus members; the Keells supermarket business highlights direct sourcing from over 4,000 farmers, a workforce of 6,500+ and multiple community and employee programs.
Munchee, the flagship brand of Ceylon Biscuits Limited, won a record 20 awards at the SLIM DIGIS 2.6 Awards, 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 14 Bronze and 1 Merit, the highest number won by a single brand in the event's history.
Seylan Bank PLC's Islamic Banking Unit won three SLIBFI Awards 2025/2026, including Gold for Deal of the Year for financing a 10MW solar power project, Bronze for financing a broiler farm expansion, and an Individual Merit award for Rising Personality of the Year (Male).
China and the United States agreed reciprocal tariff cuts on $60 billion of goods ($30bn each) and extended a trade truce to Jan. 10. The lists cover US agricultural products and Chinese household appliances; China also pledged to import 10m tonnes of US coal in 2027-28 and set up an agriculture working group.
Hayleys Engineering has signed the project agreement to construct Hayleys Retail's first supermarket in Colombo 10 using a purpose-built steel structure; Hayleys Engineering will handle design, steel fabrication, civil construction and erection as the initial rollout of Hayleys' supermarket network.
An IPS study finds Sri Lanka's agrifood sector contributes 24.5% of GDP and 42.0% of employment and urges development of high-value, export-oriented agribusiness to boost growth and jobs. It identifies six export clusters (cinnamon, spices, coconut products, fruit & vegetable processing, seafood and tea) and notes strong recent export gains.
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka was named 'Most Popular Beverage Brand of the Year' at the Calin Popular Awards 2026 and won a SLIM DIGIS 2.6 award for 'Best Use of Experiential & On-Ground Digital Amplification' as it marks 65 years in Sri Lanka.
An IPS study (for the World Bank) says strengthening high-value, export-oriented agribusiness and food processing can unlock export growth; the report finds the agrifood sector contributes 24.5% of GDP and 42.0% of employment while primary agriculture is 8.3% of GDP.
An IPS study finds Sri Lanka's agrifood sector contributes 24.5% of GDP and 42.0% of employment and identifies six high-potential export clusters (cinnamon, spices, coconut, fruit & vegetable processing, seafood, tea). It reports food & beverage manufacturing generates USD 1.85 of output per USD 1 of final demand (vs USD 1.20 for primary agriculture) and recommends boosting high-value, export-oriented agribusiness while addressing tariff, policy and R&D constraints.
GS1 Lanka used its AGM to drive Sri Lanka's transition to 2D barcodes (QR/Data Matrix) under the global GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative, urging brands, retailers and healthcare providers to prepare and launching a new retail information platform. GS1 Lanka reports 5,500+ members and over 20,000 product records on its platforms.
GS1 Lanka is driving Sri Lanka's shift from 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes (GS1 QR/Data Matrix) under its Sunrise 2027 initiative, working with retail and healthcare and launching a new retail information platform; over 5,500 members and 20,000 product records are registered.
Diabetasol named Kalasuri Channa Wijewardena as brand ambassador for its 'Keep Life in Rhythm' campaign to promote specialised nutrition for people with diabetes. The product is marketed locally by Hemas Pharmaceuticals in partnership with Kalbe.
National inflation (NCPI) accelerated to 8.1% YoY in August 2026, up from 7.2% in July, with the index at 223.9 (MoM +0.26%). The rise was led by non-food items-notably Transport (petrol contributed 1.14 percentage points) and Housing-while food inflation also jumped, driven by fresh and dried fish, green chillies and onions.
CIF, an international multi-surface cleaning brand, has launched in Sri Lanka and is now available at Cargills, Keells, Glomark and Celeste and online via Daraz and uStore, priced at Rs. 900 for 500ml.
Sprite will host the Heat Down Festival at Panadura Beach Park on Sunday 27 September from 2pm, offering water activities, live performances and an eight-person helicopter ride; entry requires bringing a Sprite label.
Nestlé Lanka ran a two-day regenerative agriculture training for 25 coconut farmers under its Nestlé Coconut Development Plan, the third consecutive year of the initiative. The programme, held with the Coconut Cultivation Board in Lunuwila, aims to boost coconut yields and conserve soil and water for farmers in Nestlé's supply chain.
The Export Development Board organised Sri Lanka's first national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026 (31 Aug-3 Sep), a 90 sqm exhibit that brought 12 Sri Lankan food and beverage exporters to showcase tea, spices, coconut products, seafood and processed foods to Australian buyers to boost exports and market access.
Ambewela has launched a new Mango Flavoured Yoghurt in an 80g cup, made from milk sourced from its own farms, expanding its premium flavoured yoghurt range and reinforcing its position in the premium yoghurt category.
Omega Traders is opening a new Lentil & Orid Dhal Processing Factory in Wattala, to be inaugurated on 18 Sept 2026, with about 150 metric tonnes per eight-hour production day capacity. The facility adds advanced sorting and quality-control systems and will process locally sourced black matpe to boost domestic value addition.
Hemas Holdings' Baby Cheramy partnered with the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians at the 19th Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatrics and showcased its relaunched multi‑benefit baby care range. The products are dermatologically/clinically tested and marketed as baby‑safe, with new formulations (Natural Ceramides) and diaper/pants options.
The Cabinet approved an additional Rs. 2,500 million reimbursement to the Paddy Marketing Board to ensure uninterrupted Yala-season paddy purchases. The Board has bought 67,156 tons (vs. an original target of 35,500) costing Rs. 8,221 million, with Ampara supplying 19,426 tons (Rs. 2,350 million).
The Body Shop has relaunched its Spa of the World collection in Sri Lanka, offering spa-quality bodycare products. The range is sold at the Bagatale Road flagship, outlets including Odel, Alexandra Place, and online with island-wide delivery.
The Export Development Board organised Sri Lanka’s first national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026 (31 Aug-3 Sep), a 90 sqm pavilion that brought together 12 Sri Lankan food and beverage exporters to showcase tea, cinnamon, coconut products, processed foods and seafood to Australian and international buyers.
Bairaha Farms PLC earned praise for its creative participation at the Pro-Food Pro-Pack & Agbiz 2026 trade expo (Aug 21-23, BMICH, Colombo), where it hosted activities including the Home Cooking Challenge featuring 12 contestants using Bairaha products.
SAJ Associates is expanding its product range to 30 items through the growing Lakarcade retail network, including a new souvenir shop at a Colombo hotel to target rising tourist arrivals. The expansion aims to boost product availability for tourists and supports over 500 female farmers supplying specialised ingredients.
LAUGFS Supermarkets opened its 46th outlet at No. 78, K.B. Christy Perera Mawatha, Kotahena; the new 24-hour store features an inbuilt bakery and hot food options and expands the chain's retail network.