The European Union (EU) is supporting Sri Lanka's newly established Department of Cinnamon Development through the Export Agriculture in Sri Lanka project, according to a statement from the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and Maldives.
The statement emphasized that the EU will enlist the expertise of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to enhance Ceylon cinnamon exports to premium markets by focusing on quality improvements.
The project aims to implement and enforce quality standards, build the capacity of field officers and farmer organizations, and provide advanced technology, the statement added.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe recently inaugurated the Department of Cinnamon Development, which is dedicated to enhancing cinnamon cultivation and production. This department seeks to boost cinnamon output by leveraging advanced techniques and support systems to elevate the industry.
During the inauguration ceremony, selected cinnamon entrepreneurs were awarded Geographical Indications (GI) certificates. These certificates recognize the highest standards in cinnamon cultivation and production, setting a benchmark for quality and excellence in the industry, the EU delegation's statement concluded.
