{"id":10857,"date":"2025-02-24T15:29:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=10857"},"modified":"2025-02-24T15:29:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:59:58","slug":"unilever-sri-lanka-inaugurates-its-foods-factory-for-its-brands-viva-and-horlicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterprisenews.lk\/?p=10857","title":{"rendered":"Unilever Sri Lanka inaugurates its Foods Factory for its brands Viva and Horlicks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Unilever Sri Lanka inaugurated a new Foods Factory at the Lindal Industrial Processing Zone in Sapugaskanda, graced by the Honourable Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development. The construction commenced during the economic crisis and reinforces Unilever Sri Lanka\u2019s strategy to strengthen local manufacturing. This not only removes the pressure on forex but also offers nutritious food products to Sri Lankan households at affordable prices.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The factory will produce Unilever\u2019s malt-based food drink brands Viva and Horlicks. These were previously imported. The facility enjoys cutting-edge technology that guarantees high-quality, sustainability as well as efficiency. It will also generate local employment in the eco-system of businesses that serve the factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ali Tariq, Chairman and CEO of Unilever Sri Lanka, stated: \u201cThis investment in the country reinforces Unilever\u2019s commitment to the Sri Lankan consumers and economic development. The brand range we will produce at the factory, will provide consumers access to nutritious products at affordable prices. Furthermore, the localization of the production will generate employment, reduce foreign currency outflow as well as create production capacity for potential exports to other markets\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damith Abeyratne, Supply Chain Director, emphasized: \u2018\u2019This facility is evidence of our commitment to operational excellence. We are prepared to innovate, increase efficiency, and contribute to the national causes of strengthening food security, food safety, and sustainable industrial practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development remarked: \u201cThe investment made by Unilever Sri Lanka is a big step toward self-sufficiency in food manufacturing introducing global best practices. This facility will contribute to the Sri Lankan economy at a much-needed time by increasing local production, generating jobs, technology transfer, and sustainability.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new factory is the fourth addition to Unilever Sri Lanka\u2019s local manufacturing sites. The other three are situated in the Horana BOI zone, Lindel Industrial Estate and Agarapathana. With this investment, Unilever Sri Lanka will manufacture 98% of its volumes locally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hon. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi,  along with the representatives of Unilever during the newly opened Unilever Foods Factory visit.<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hon. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi, starts operations at the newly opened Unilever Foods Factory in Sapugaskanda  in the presence of Chairman and CEO of Unilever Sri Lanka Ali Tariq and other representatives of Unilever.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The newly opened Unilever Foods Factory in the Lindal Industrial Processing Zone in Sapugaskanda.<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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