The Organizers also selected and awarded winners of Pro Food, Pro Pack & Ag-biz 2019, at this event.
The exhibition is organized by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association, together with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS).
More than 370 stalls have been allocated for local and foreign manufacturers, which is the largest event in the country in relation to food, beverage, packaging and agriculture sector.
The event which has witnessed an evolutionary increase over the decade, would be held under the theme “from the farm to the fork,” denoting the entire chain of the food industry which includes the inception of the food which mainly revolve around farms, to the process and finally, the food table of the consumer.
The Exhibition and Consumer Fair scheduled to be held within a span of three days, expects more than 40,000 visitors. The event also would help to interact with prospective buyers and also understand the modern technology being used for the sector.
Moreover, the event would feature all facets of the food and beverage industry and would include intricate details and meticulous process that is required for food products, in order to make them available to the consumer. During the event, the Institute of Science and Technology would present its annual research paper and several other institutes would conduct several training programs for interested parties.
The event is renowned for providing a unique and comprehensive platform for the discovery and introduction of food processing, engineering and packaging services amongst the host of other benefits, both visitors and stall holders would receive.
This year’s expo has two separate pavilions from the largest global players in the Industry - India and China. Over 100 companies from India and China would participate at this year’s event. The event is set to attract all stakeholders from many South East Asian countries as well.
The Ministry of Industries will sponsor the SME and micro sector entities pavilion. The Organizing Committee has taken a very good initiative by providing a special pavilion for University students, while this is an ideal opportunity to showcase their innovative products to more than 30,000 visitors.
The Exhibition is supported and endorsed by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The National Agri Business Council joins hands with the organizers to provide an insight to the agri business areas.
Profood Propack & Agbiz 2018 Award Winners
Best Stall - Food & Beverage Category
Winner Pussalla Meat Producers (Pvt) Ltd
01st Runner up Lumbini Tea Exports (Pvt) Ltd
02nd Runner up Plenty Foods (Pvt) Ltd – Lanka Soy
Best Stall - Packaging Category
Winner Target Pack Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. 01st Runner up Mespack India (Pvt) Ltd - India. 2nd Runner up Chellsons Packaging Private Limited
Best Stall - Machinery Category
Winner CMC Engineering Export GMBH
01st Runner up Westmann Engineering Co. (Pvt) Ltd
02nd Runner up Nikini Automation Systems (Pvt) Ltd
Best Stall - Ag-Biz
Winner Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited
01st Runner up Nelna Agri Development (Pvt) Ltd
02nd Runner up Oasis Marketing Co. (Pvt) Ltd
Best Stall - SME Pavilion
Winner Leafy Life Arecanut Leaf Productions
01st Runner up Sunshine Creations and Foods
02nd Runner up Mellow Foods
Best Stall - International Participation
Winner Orana a/s
Institutional Category
Most Innovative Product
Winner Smart Lunch Box – Open University of Sri Lanka
1st Runner up Fish Murukku – University of Ruhuna
Most Innovative Process
1st Runner up Pineapple Postharvest Handler – Sabaragamuwa University
Winner Blasto Set Curry Series (Carrots/ Hal) - University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Commercially Viable Proces
Winner Cinnamon- Bee Honey Jam - University of Ruhuna
1st Runner up Wheykult - Probiotic Whey Drink – Open University of Sri Lanka
Commercially Viable Product
Winner Garnaal Prawn Curry Mix Powder – University of Vocational Technology
1st Runner up Instant String Hoppers using Davul Hurundu Leaf (Neolitsea Involucrate)Extract – University of Peradeniya
2nd Runner up Herbal Ice Cream - University of Vocational Technology
Best Green Innovation
Winner Smart Garbage Disposing System – University of Peradeniya
1st Runner up Platano Sheet – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2nd Runner up Packaging Material From Waste Tea – University of Peradeniya
Best Innovation that Promotes Food Safety
Winner Naturally Preserved Soft Boiled Egg - Open University of Sri Lanka
1st Runner up Bio-Active Package For Leafy vegetables- Open University of Sri Lanka
2nd Runner up Siero - The Sparkling Whey Drink – University of Wayamba
Best Stall – Institutional Category
Winner University of Vocational Technology
1st Runner up University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2nd Runner up Sabaragamuwa University
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