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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Beverage Sector in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s beverage industry is at a unique crossroads in 2025. With the country gradually recovering from an economic crisis, the beverage sector is feeling the effects of both opportunity and disruption. On the regulatory side, import restrictions and licensing requirements have…

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Introduction – Current State of Play: The Starch Sector in Sri Lanka If you’re sourcing starch from Sri Lanka in 2025, you’re stepping into a market that’s been anything but stable. As of September 24, 2025, the starch sector in Sri Lanka is feeling the brunt of a perfect storm: severe droughts, policy misfires,…

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Introduction – Understanding Bangladesh’s Reputation for Quality Black Tea When you think of black tea, your mind might wander to the misty hills of Darjeeling or the estates of Sri Lanka. But did you know Bangladesh is fast becoming a powerhouse in the global black tea market? Thanks to its tropical monsoon climate, fertile…