Palm Oil Archives - Lanka Business News

June 2, 2023

The Asian Palm Oil Alliance, a multilateral body representing the industry in Asia, Solidaridad, a global network that supports smallholder farmers and workers, and the Palm Oil Industry Association of Sri Lanka, came together at a joint press conference, held at the OPA Auditorium in Colombo 07, on the 30th of May […]

March 22, 2023

The Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) held a Stakeholder meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on March 6th, 2023. The meeting was attended by representatives from the global sustainable agriculture specialist organization Solidaridad Network, apex edible oil industry associations from five major palm oil importing countries in Asia, and major stakeholders, including Godrej […]

November 8, 2022

One of Sri Lanka’s leading palm oil processors, AEN Palm Oil Processing (Private) Limited, a joint venture between Agalawatte Plantations PLC, Elpitiya Plantations PLC, and Namunukula Plantations PLC, has recently embarked on a humanitarian and social support initiative to feed 650 schoolchildren in the vicinities of its main production facilities. Inspiring the […]

June 2, 2022

Industry Ready to Support the Economy and Government to Overcome Present Challenges Sri Lanka’s palm oil industry is a relatively small one, but it is in a position to have a larger positive impact on the economic future of our country. Palm oil is one of the most productive and lucrative cash crops available […]

May 23, 2022

A high-level delegation representing the Palm Oil Industry Association of Sri Lanka (POIASL), recently met with India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency, Gopal Baglay. The meeting took place at Indian House where a productive meeting and discussion ensued. The POIASL discussed the progress made with regard to oil palm […]

December 10, 2021

The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) recently held a webinar to highlight the importance of promoting good agricultural practices of small holder farmers in the Asia Pacific, Central Latin America and Africa. The CPOPC provides a platform for smallholder networks to share their experience and knowledge and learn from each […]

Palm Oil – Transforming Sri Lanka’s Lost Opportunity into a Lucrative, Sustainable Industry

Empowering the Asian Palm Oil Industry: APOA Stakeholders Meeting in Kuala Lumpur Sets a Course for Sustainable Development and Cooperation

AEN Palm Oil Processing Rallies to Support Vulnerable Schoolchildren With a Community Kitchen Providing Full Meals Daily to 650 Students

Statement by Palm Oil Industry Association (POIASL) of Sri Lanka

India is happy to share more information on Palm Oil smallholder model to achieve self-reliance with regard to vegetable oil production in Sri Lanka

Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) holds 2nd small holders outreach webinar towards promoting good agricultural practices