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The expanded Knowledge Hub at Profood Propack & Agbiz 2025 will provide entrepreneurs and industry professionals with practical guidance, market insights, and networking opportunities to accelerate innovation in Sri Lanka’s food sector.
Profood Propack & Agbiz 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) in partnership with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS), will take place from 22 to 24 August 2025 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition and Convention Centre at BMICH, Colombo.
This year, the exhibition has expanded the Knowledge Hub, it introduced last year, to include a well-structured Consumer Assistance Desk, serving as an important touch point for new entrepreneurs seeking assistance and guidance in identifying opportunities.
SLFPA President Thusith Wijesinghe said: “We are excited to present innovative food processing solutions, with the most outstanding entries receiving recognition and awards. Several of these have already progressed to commercialisation with the support of SLFPA, marking a significant step forward for the industry. To further strengthen this initiative, our Executive Committee has introduced a well-structured Industry Help Desk, located within the Knowledge Hub. This will serve as a vital resource for new entrepreneurs and trade visitors seeking guidance and support.”
Profood Propack Organising Committee 2025 Co-Chairman Aruna Senanayake said: “For more than two decades, Profood Propack & Agbiz has been at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s food industry, bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors under one roof. Our 2025 edition will build on this legacy by creating new pathways for trade, introducing fresh categories, and showcasing world-class solutions in food processing, packaging, and agribusiness. We are proud to offer a platform where ideas become opportunities, and opportunities turn into growth.”
A core objective of the event is to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to present their products, establish strategic connections, enter new markets, and explore collaborations. Given the pivotal role of SMEs in national development, the exhibition offers unrivalled opportunities for visibility and engagement.
Profood Propack Organising Committee 2025 Co-Chairman Vasantha Chandrapala said: “The strength of Sri Lanka’s food industry lies in its remarkable diversity, from small, family-owned enterprises rooted in tradition to large-scale processors driving innovation and efficiency. Profood Propack & Agbiz is a platform where diversity truly shines, providing a space where every stakeholder, regardless of scale, can connect, collaborate, and contribute to industry growth. We are confident this year’s exhibition will serve as a catalyst for partnerships, investment, and knowledge exchange that will elevate the sector as a whole.”
The exhibition is endorsed and supported by the Ministry of Industries, the National Agribusiness Council, and the Institute of Food Science and Technology Sri Lanka (IFSTSL).
For over 25 years, Profood Propack & Agbiz has been SLFPA’s flagship platform, advancing Sri Lanka’s food sector and contributing to economic growth. It unites market leaders from agriculture, food processing, packaging, and allied services, fostering knowledge-sharing, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
This year’s Platinum Sponsors are Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd., Cargills Ceylon PLC, and Pakona Engineers (India) Ltd. The Gold Sponsors include Diamond Best Food Ltd. and Aussee Oats Milling Ltd. Silver Sponsors comprise Goma Engineering Ltd., FPT Food Process Technology Co. Ltd., CMC Engineering Export GmbH, CBL Convenience Foods Lanka PLC, Country Style Foods Ltd., Rancrisp Marketing Ltd., Nelna Farm Ltd., Alli Company Ltd., Maliban Milk Products Ltd., Maliban Dairy and Agri Products Ltd., Freelan Enterprises, FMJ Plastics Ltd., Akhtari Trades Ltd., Nikini Automation Ltd., and Diana Trading Co. Ltd.
