Lassana Agri Innovations partners Rise N Shine Biotech India

From left: Lassana Group Senior Agronomist - Head of Flower Division Piet de Jong, Group Director/Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Isira Perera, Founder and Group Chairman Dr. Lasantha Malavige, Rise N Shine Biotech Chairperson and Managing Director Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil, Executive PA to Lassana Group Chairman Dinithi Perera, Rise N Shine Biotech International General Manager Uday Patil, and Global Marketing Associate Lalit Avhad 

• Initiative opens new pathways for floriculture industry in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s floriculture industry is poised for a new era of growth following the exclusive partnership between Lassana Agri Innovations Ltd., and Rise N Shine Biotech Ltd., India, creating unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs, commercial growers and investors looking to establish successful floriculture businesses. 

Under the agreement, Lassana Agri Innovations becomes the exclusive sales, marketing and distribution partner for selected floriculture and ornamental plant varieties from Rise N Shine Biotech throughout Sri Lanka. 

The collaboration combines Rise N Shine’s internationally recognised biotechnology expertise with Lassana Agri’s extensive knowledge of the local market, creating a powerful platform to elevate the country’s floriculture sector through innovation, quality and sustainable agricultural development. 

More importantly, this partnership introduces a comprehensive ecosystem for commercial flower cultivation—supporting entrepreneurs, growers and investors with everything required to establish and grow successful floriculture businesses. From access to internationally developed planting material and modern cultivation technologies to technical guidance, training programs and structured market support, the initiative also aims to establish buy-back arrangements for selected flower varieties, providing growers with greater market security while creating a reliable domestic supply chain for Sri Lanka’s expanding floriculture industry. 

Lassana Group of Companies Founder and Group Chairman Dr. Lasantha Malavige said: “This partnership marks a significant step forward for Sri Lanka’s floriculture industry. Through this collaboration, Sri Lankan growers will gain access to a much broader range of premium planting material, supported by world-class technical expertise and agronomic guidance. By making high-quality planting material and technical support more readily available, we aim to enhance productivity, improve quality standards, and strengthen the global competitiveness of Sri Lanka’s floriculture sector while creating new opportunities for growers across the country.” 

Rise N Shine Biotech Ltd., Chairperson and Managing Director Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil said: “We are delighted to formalise our partnership with Lassana Agri Innovations. This collaboration has been a milestone, built through productive meetings and a shared vision for the future of floriculture in Sri Lanka. We are confident that together we can contribute significantly to developing the country’s floriculture sector by introducing superior floriculture and ornamental plant varieties, encouraging innovation, and creating sustainable opportunities for growers.”

Lassana Group Group Director/Chief Strategy and Growth Officer Isira Perera said: “The strategic partnership between Rise N Shine and Lassana Agri will help to leverage the transformation of the fresh flower industry in the Sri Lankan market. The sustainable growth potential is immense with high-quality cutting-edge products while uplifting the outgrower farmer communities.”

Lassana Group Senior Agronomist – Head of Flower Division Piet de Jong said: “With the new agreement we are bringing the latest young plants for growing cut flowers in the country. Rise N Shine has an extensive assortment of young plants from international breeders. These plants will be available for all local growers through Lassana Agri Innovations. Now everyone can grow their own flowers, be it Gerbera, Limonium, Babies Breath and a wide range of pot-plants.”

Effective from 1 July 2026, the exclusive partnership establishes a long-term framework for collaboration between the two companies and reflects a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and industry development. By combining world-class biotechnology with local expertise, Lassana Agri Innovations is reinforcing its leadership in Sri Lanka’s floriculture sector while creating a compelling investment opportunity for individuals and businesses looking to build successful floriculture enterprises.