CIC Agri exports bananas to Europe

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CIC Agri Businesses commenced the export of bananas to Europe recently with the first consignment being shipped to Italy and Albania last week.

The Cavendish type banana is cultivated in their farms in Hingurakgoda and Pelwehera. According to a company spokesman, CIC Agri Businesses will be exporting between 25 to 50 metric tons of Banana every month to European Countries. In addition, the company also supplies the export quality banana to all leading supermarkets in Sri Lanka and is also available at all Fresheez and Juiceez outlets. CIC Agri Businesses which has been in the forefront of agriculture in Sri Lanka have also been exporting rice and other value added agriculture products to different countries.