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Sysco LABS continues to nourish communities with ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ Phase 3
Inspired by their core purpose of ‘Connecting the world to share food and care for one another’, Sysco LABS Sri Lanka, the captive innovation center for Sysco Corporation, the global leader in foodservice continued an initiative close to its heart, nourishing communities with Phase 3 of its ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ programme recently.
Phase 3 of the ‘Share a Meal. Share a Moment’ program provided hot meals for communities in need both in Colombo and immediate suburbs, including those affected due to the recent flooding, while being aligned to Sysco’s global effort in helping the needy and staying true to its purpose.
Gavi Perera, Head of Property, Sysco LABS Sri Lanka commented on the initiative and noted, “Providing food and warm meals is imperative when addressing the needs of people living in marginalized areas. Mobilizing our resources, together with staff who volunteered and made significant donations towards this cause, we were able to undertake the herculean task of providing meals to nearly 15,000 individuals and their families. Sharing food nourishes communities and fuels our purpose, creating meaningful impact.”
To ensure that meals were donated to those who really needed it, Sysco LABS sought the support of Alliance Development Trust, a local NGO operating with the vision of uniting and empowering communities by dynamic action for social peace, public justice, and economic sufficiency. The meals were delivered collaboratively by Sysco LABS staff volunteers and ADT resource personnel, with more than 14,000 hot meals provided to families.
Kushani Kalpage, Head of Marketing, Sysco LABS Sri Lanka commented on the success of Phase 3 saying, “This programme is inspired by Sysco’s CSR goal to donate 200 million meals by 2025. For us it is all about living our purpose and connecting the world to share food, and care for one another. As part of Sysco, the world’s largest foodservice company, this is an initiative close to our hearts, as we believe it fulfils an essential necessity in the community. This project enables us to live our purpose as we plan to prioritize hunger relief in the years to come as well.”
Phase 1 successfully concluded in December last year, focused on donating over 12,000 warm meals to communities in need. Similarly, Phase 2 which took place during the Sinhala and Tamil New year season provided over 1,150 hampers of dry rations to vulnerable families challenged to feed their loved ones. More information on the programme can be found on the company’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/syscolabssl.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
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Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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