MODERNIZED AGRICULTURE
Farming and Harvesting
Sri Lanka, the island of spices and exotic flavours has long been a trading hub and main source for spices. Historical records speak of traders around the world flocking to the shores of Sri Lanka as early as the 13th Century. The country’s global fame for finest quality spices also brought many colonial powers to its doors, leading to nearly 500 years of colonial rule.
Today, Sri Lanka continues to provide the world with the finest spices, formed by its unique terroir. The spices of Sri Lanka have unique chemical composition, flavor, and aroma notes, making them highly sought products in the global market.
Sri Lankan spice and concentrate industry is composed of a large variety of products, ranging from bulk spice products like true cinnamon to value-added essential oils. Due to their unique flavour and aroma, Sri Lankan spices and cinnamon are identified under the geographical indication and brand name of Ceylon Spices and Ceylon Cinnamon.
The main spices produced in Sri Lanka include True Cinnamon, Pepper, Cardamom, Cloves, Nutmeg and Mace and the country is the ninth most important exporter of spices in the world. The country has also expanded its spice cultivation to include ginger and vanilla for the global market.
Source - www.dea.gov.lk/ | /www.srilankabusiness.com/
