Maliban Inguru supports Sri Lanka’s agro industry through locally sourced ginger

Bandula Perera, General Manager Operations (Maliban Biscuits) and Chief Operating Officer (Milk and Agri).

In an effort to assist in the sustenance and support of small scale farmers primarily located in rural regions of Sri Lanka, Maliban’s much loved Inguru Biscuit uses 100% locally sourced ginger. This represents a key stride taken by the confectionery manufacturer to ensure that the local agribusiness landscape of Sri Lanka is uplifted.

The use of 100% locally sourced ginger is the culmination of a project that sprang into action in 2019. Maliban was able to identify farmers who had the potential to grow the best ginger in the country, before providing them with the resources to cultivate ginger in the areas of Muddaragama, Divulapitiya, Pallewela, Meerigama, Narammala and Giriulla.

Maliban has already been able to reap the benefits of this project as consumer satisfaction is at an all-time high; Sri Lankan ginger has a stronger flavour and aroma compared to other varieties which makes it ideal for use in Maliban Inguru. In addition to this, farming communities at large have also seen an improved quality of life as this initiative is in line with the government’s policy of empowering local farmers by sourcing ingredients locally.

Taking this socially rewarding project even further, Maliban has also dedicated its efforts to cultivate Sri Lankan black pepper in areas such as Kolonna, Godakawela, Embilipitiya and Badalkumbura. This has made Maliban Inguru a uniquely Sri Lankan product which is poised to delight the taste buds of consumers across the world.