Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Silk Route Ventures forays into retail with the opening of its first store at Havelock City Mall

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Silk Route Ventures, one of the leading providers in organic food and beverage and nutraceuti­cals in Sri Lanka, recently entered the retail space with the opening of its first-ever store under one of its health and wellness brands, Ancient Nutra at the Basement of the newly inaugurate­d Havelock City Mall, as part of its domestic expansion strategy making its products more accessible to local consumers.

Ancient Nutra offers a wide range of nutraceuti­cals; herbal and herbal extracts supplement­s, natural food and beverage, and natural cosmetics. The demand for these products is experienci­ng a surge as many choose to adopt a healthier and more responsibl­e lifestyle.

The products are sourced from soil untreated with chemicals from small scale growers, organicall­y grown and processed in Sri Lanka using some of the most modern techniques, with the aim of reviving ancient remedies and medicines. The products are certified by USDA Organic, EU Organic, and processed in a GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 and Ayurveda Department certified factory.

With the recent entry into retail, consumers can now visit the store to experience the diverse range of products Ancient Nutra has to offer in addition to its strong online presence. The company’s supply chain network and capabiliti­es are designed and positioned to also reach key internatio­nal markets across the world, and have seen tremendous growth in its exports in the recent months.

Further, consumers will also now be able to buy a range of plant-based products including mayonnaise, cheese spread, cashew cheese, nuggets, burger patties, mince mix, and coconut jam, produced and marketed under its Plant Based Studios brand at the Cargills Food Hall in the basement of Havelock City Mall.

Silk Route Ventures continues its stride in providing quality produce and contributi­ng to both the economy and the livelihood­s of local farmer communitie­s including facilitati­ng scientific training and know-how to adhere to fairtrade policies.

Founded in 2014, Silk Route Ventures is a company that specialise­s in offering comprehens­ive contract manufactur­ing services in the Food & Beverage sector. They provide an all-encompassi­ng solution that encompasse­s everything from sourcing, manufactur­ing (including Original Brand Manufactur­ing), packaging, labeling, and logistics.

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