VOLUME 1, ISSUE 15 NOVEMBER 2014
SRI LANKA FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION
SLFPA
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
PRO-FOOD/PRO-PACK & AG-BIZ 2014
A Tremendous Success!!
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he Sri Lanka Food Processors'
Association (SLFPA) together with
Lanka Exhibition and Conference
Services. Pvt. Ltd organized the 13th
edition Pro-Food/Pro-Pack & Ag-Biz 2014
exhibition from 22nd to 24th August 2014
at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike memorial
exhibition center, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
in the presence of the stake holders of the
Industry from public and private sector.
It was a great success with a total of 210
organizations (both local & foreign)
exhibiting in 290 stalls during this year's
exhibition with a total of 30,000 visitors
and over 2,500 trade invitees who attended
the exhibition.
It was also supported by the Ministry of
Industry & Commerce, Ministry of
Agriculture, National Agribusiness
Council (NAC) and the Processed Food
Development Initiative (PFDI).
This year's event included successful
participation from the regional SME
sectors with 80 companies and 3
Universities (Food Science Dept.)
participating under the banner of the GIZ
& the Ministry of Industry & Commerce.
The event was inaugurated on the 22nd
August by Hon. Basil Rajapaksa, the
Minister Economic Development & Hon.
V.A.D.Lakshman Wasantha Perera Deputy Minister of Industry & Commerce,
The event showcased the latest technology
developments in all sectors. It also brought
together technology and suppliers,
entrepreneurs and support services on a
single platform.
Special Moments & Attractions at the Event
Cookery Demonstration
An ongoing cookery demonstration was held during the 3 days of the event in order to
promote the products of the stall holders and to attract visitors to the event.
Food Tasting & Sampling
M
ost stall holders carried out cooking demonstrations as well as sampling in
addition to offering discounted rates for the consumers.
SLFPA-GIZ SME PAVILLION
T
he Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) invited SMEs from all over
Sri Lanka to share an opportunity to promote processed food products. This
promotional endeavor was supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh, as part of their objective to facilitate training and
capacity building of SMEs in the food processing industry of Sri Lanka.
It was an opportunity to take part in Sri Lanka's most comprehensive international
food, beverage, packaging and agricultural exhibition under the theme “from the
Farm to the Kitchen” and gain valuable exposure for the SME business.
32 SMEs from around the Country got a free opportunity to exhibit a selection of their
food products at the Exhibition. In addition to free display space they got free
accommodation, and subsidized transport as well as meals and refreshments.
All SME's benefited with high sales volumes, new enquiries, enhanced future orders
and new business contacts.
Hon. Basil Rajapaksa Minister of Economic Development opening the
SLFPA-GIZ SME Pavilion
Awards Night
A
ll stall holders were invited for an awards night where awards were presented
to the best stalls
Mr. Methmal Ariyasena, Managing Director
Zenra Tea receiving the award for best stall in
the Food & Beverage Category
Mr.Michael Perera, CEO of CMC Engineering
Export GmbH receiving the award for best
stall in the Machinery Category
A representative from Akhtari Traders (Pvt) LTD
receiving the award for best stall in the Packaging Category
Other award Winners:
Institution Category
Best stall - International participation
Winner – Hilda Automation
Best stall - Agbiz
Winner – Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd
Best Stall – SME Pavilion
Winner – Radha Lanka Natural Food Products
Most Innovative product
Winner – University of
Sri Jayewardenepura
Most Commercially Viable product
Winner - University of
Sri Jayewardenepura.
Best stall Institutional category
Winner – University of Peradeniya
Symposium on “Nanotechnology Applications in
Food Science and Technology"
T
he Institute of Food Science & Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL) in partnership with Sri
Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) organized a Symposium on Application
of Nanotechnology in Food industry, on 23rd August 2014 at BMICH, concurrently with
the Profood/Propack Agbiz Exhibition. Hon.Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of
Science, Technology & Atomic Energy was the Chief Guest.
The key speakers, Dr.Nilwala Kottegoda of University of Sri Jayewardenepura spoke on
“Nanotechnology Application in Beverage Nutraceuticals & Cosmoceuticals”and Mr.
Manju Gunawardana addressed on “Nanotechnology innovations in Agriculture Food &
Beverage”.
Students of Universities of Sri Jayewardenepura, Peradeniya, Uva Wellassa &
Sabargamuwa presented papers on their research work. The symposium was sponsored by
Fibonacci Scientific.
An awareness programme on Food Safety and Hygiene
An awareness programme on Food Safety and Hygiene, GMPs and Food Certification
targeting SMEs organized by the SLFPA SME Development Project of the Sri Lanka Food
Processors Association with the collaborative participation of Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh, took place concurrently with
ProFood/ProPack 2014.
Seminar On FOOD SAFETY THROUGH Innovation
T
he Sri Lanka Food Processors Association in partnership with the Sri Lanka Standards
Institution and Sri Lanka Gamma Centre conducted a seminar on “Food Safety
through Innovation – Enhancing Product Quality by Cold Pasteurization” in the month
of August 2014.
17th Annual General Meeting of SLFPA
The 17th Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Food Processors Association was held on 30th,
September 2014 presided by Mrs. Sunanda Weerasinghe at the conference room of the
80CLUB. The event ended with a fellowship dinner for the invitees and members.
3rd Annual General Meeting of Institute of Food Science and
Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL)
T
he 3rd Annual General Meeting of Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka
was held on 30th, September 2014 presided by Dr.(Mrs) Priyadarshani Talgaswatte at
the conference room of the 80CLUB. Pof.K.K.D.A Ranaweera was elected as the Chairman
of the Board of Governers while Prof.Upali Samarajeewa & Dr.Niranjan Rajapakse was
elected as President and Hony.Secretary respectively.
The event ended with a fellowship dinner for the invitees and members.
CUCUMBER HISTORY
Cucumbers, a member of the gourd family, have been cultivated
by man for at least 3,000 years. They originated in the foothills of
the Himalayas, probably in or near present day India. They
eventually found their way to Egypt and were subsequently
cherished by the ancient Romans and Greeks. Incidentally, the
first documented use of the phrase “cool as a cucumber” was in
the poem “A New Song” by English poet and playwright John Gay in
.
1732.
Cucumbers are available year round with a peak season from May
until August. Choose specimen's with firm, smooth skins, devoid
of any blemishes or soft spots. They can be stored in the fridge in a
bag for up to ten days. Cucumbers are high in potassium and fiber
with moderate amounts of Vitamins A and C, as well as folic acid,
phosphorous, and magnesium.
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from
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Committee Members
SRI LANKA FOOD PROCESSORS
ASSOCIATION
SLFPA
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