Tamil Nadu Global Food Fair on Aug. 12-15

The Tamil Nadu Global Food Expo and Summit 2018 organised a roadshow in Colombo at Hotel Galadari last week with the support of the High Commission of India, Colombo, to promote an upcoming event.

The roadshow was focused to strengthen the bilateral trade relations between India and Sri Lanka in food sector and with a view to promote participation of Sri Lankan companies from food, agro-products and related sectors to attend the “Vibrant Tamil Nadu Global Food Expo and Summit 2018” which will be held at Madurai in Tamil Nadu during August 12-15.

The roadshow was hosted in the presence of Ms. Neha Singh, Deputy Head, Economic & Commercial Wing of High Commission of India, Colombo and Ms. Chathuri Ranasinghe, Chairperson, Women Chamber of Commerce, S.W. Alahakoon, President, Sri Lanka Food Processors Association and representatives of Sri Lanka Tea Board, a media release from the organisers said.

Around 45 Sri Lanka officials and representatives of companies from food, agro-products and related sectors attended the roadshow. Presentations were made to highlight the opportunities offered for various stakeholders in agro-food, agri-business and related sectors of Sri Lanka to learn more about latest technological developments and innovations in agriculture, food and beverage sector, food processing, packaging, logistics, cold chain, cold storage and warehousing, etc.

Vibrant Tamil Nadu Global Food Expo & Summit is organised by the TN Chamber foundation, the TN Chamber of Commerce among others.

Speaking on the occasion, the speakers focused on the opportunities offered by India to the Sri Lankan businesses which would nourish and strengthen the bilateral trade relations

Complimentary accommodation for three nights is being offered to Sri Lankan companies. Those who are interested in participation may visit www.vibranttamilnadu.com for further information and registration, the release added.