🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Debuts First-Ever National Pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026 📈

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne, organized the island’s inaugural national pavilion at Fine Food Australia 2026 (held 31 Aug – 3 Sep at MCEC, Melbourne). The milestone initiative aims to strengthen Sri Lanka's food and beverage export presence across Australian and Asia-Pacific markets. • Pavilion Breakdown: - Footprint: 90 sqm dedicated space housing 12 Sri Lankan export entities, combining established corporations and emerging SMEs. - Exhibitors: Akbar Brothers, Perera and Sons Bakers, Link Natural Products, Coconut Taprobane, Sobako Products, Derana Marketing Services, K & D Foods International, HJS Condiments, Ocean Foods Manufacturing, Saya International Tea and Food Exports, Tradlanka Agricultural Enterprises, and Ceylon Coco Infresh. Additional Sri Lankan firms participated via independent stalls. • Featured Export Products: - Highlights spanned Ceylon Tea, coffee, Ceylon Cinnamon & spices, coconut-based items, processed foods, bakery products, frozen items, seafood, rice-based beverages, and natural/herbal products. • Strategic Impact: - Market Access: Facilitated direct B2B sessions with international buyers, importers, distributors, retailers, and foodservice operators. - National Context: Promoted national capabilities in value-added processing, sustainable food production, and quality brand identities to support export diversification and economic growth.