Melbourne showcases its food produce in Sri Lanka

The Australian High Commission, Colombo recently hosted a food and wine event to showcase Australia’s finest produce. Held at the Australian Residence, the reception had 150 guests dine on an exceptional menu prepared by celebrity chef, Adam D’Sylva, with Australian High Commissioner, Bryce Hutchesson and Victorian Executive Director for South Asia, Ms. Megan Phelan addressing guests on the occasion.

Award winning chef and owner of leading Melbourne restaurants Coda and Tonka, Chef Adam D’Sylva, presented the food promoters and importers of Sri Lanka with a specially curated menu. Victorian specialties like barramundi, exported by Mainstream, along with Victorian beef and duck preparations graced the dinner table. The event demonstrated the strong passion for food and wine between the two countries, a media release from the organisers said.

Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Hutchesson emphasised the significant commercial opportunities in the food and beverage sector between the two countries and stressed the importance of working together to realise Sri Lanka’s economic potential.

The function was organised to introduce Sri Lankan food promoters and importers to Australian premium agricultural produce including from Australia’s food and wine capital, Melbourne.

“Victoria’s great gastronomic tradition stems from its high quality produce, robust food safety regimes, the skill and talent of our chefs. Sri Lanka with its increasing demand for quality products is a natural market for Victoria’s premium food and beverages. We look forward to strengthening our trade relations with Sri Lanka.” said Ms. Phelan.

The Victorian Government supports a broad range of targeted in-market activities and is keen to promote its quality produce to Sri Lankans.