The Export Development Board’s National Packaging Centre (NPC) hosts workshop to raise awareness

The National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the EDB was established to promote and develop the packaging industry in Sri Lanka. It provides support to various stakeholders, including exporters, manufacturers, designers, SMEs, women entrepreneurs, students, and research institutions. Through collaboration with government bodies and partners, the NPC plays a crucial role in advancing Sri Lanka’s packaging industry and supporting sustainable growth in the agricultural export sector.

Recently, an awareness session focusing on packaging solutions for the fruits and vegetable sector was held at the Export Development Board (EDB). One of the main goals of this session is to reduce post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables by implementing innovative packaging solutions and adding value to export products, which will benefit the overall economy. In Sri Lanka, post-harvest losses are significant, affecting 20% – 30% of vegetables and 15% – 20% of fruits.

Inadequate packaging has been identified as a major contributor to these losses. The session was conducted in collaboration with packaging experts from the industry and the National Plant Quarantine Service, with the participation of 70 exporters and potential exporters.