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Insights from the factory floor
Practical notes on contract manufacturing, private label, certification and getting a product made in Sri Lanka.
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Private LabelPrivate Label Range for Distributors: Volumes and SKU Count
How many SKUs should a distributor start with? An eight-SKU own-label range adds up to 7,860 units and under three line days. Minimums and delist rules.
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ManufacturingChilled or Ambient: Matching Shelf Life to Fixture and Format
A 21-day chilled jar on a 16-pack shelf leaves about 5 packs unsold per fill. See how shelf life sets fixture, route to shelf and waste before you list.
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Co-PackingCo-Packing for Retail: How Standardised Packaging Cuts Cost per Unit
Fewer pack variants mean fewer changeovers, and BRCGS clause 6.2.2 requires a label-clearance check at each one. A six-line pack spec for retail co-packing.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Spice Range: Grind, Batch Weight and Label Consistency
Four spice SKUs at 50 kg each total 200 kg, roughly one to two hours of grinding. How to fix grind size, batch weight and label layout so every tin matches.
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CertificationFood Act Premises Registration: What a Sri Lankan Brand Owner Holds
A Sri Lankan food premises certificate lasts two years, and renewal is due three months early. Who must register when a contract maker produces your brand.
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Contract ManufacturingMinimum Order Quantities by Format: Capsule, Pouch, Sachet
A capsule run starts at 180 bottles, a retort pouch at 1,500 units, a drink sachet at a production block. What sets each floor and the LKR it ties up.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedVegan Nugget R&D: Coating Adhesion, Fry Time and a 30,000-a-Day Line
At 30,000 nuggets a day, about 146 to 188 pieces sit in the fryer at once. How R&D sets coating adhesion and fry time for a vegan nugget before a first run.
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ManufacturingHORECA Co-Manufacturer Checklist: Spec Sheets, Shelf Life, Logistics
Hotel and restaurant procurement teams check four things before approving a co-manufacturer: spec sheet, shelf life on arrival, batch codes and delivery pack.
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Spices & HerbsVanilla Pod, Paste or Extract: Costing a Sri Lankan Spice SKU
A first run of 1,500 vanilla units needs 7.5 to 22.5 kg of cured beans depending on format. Pod, paste and extract costed in LKR for a Sri Lankan spice range.
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R&DHow to Brief an R&D Team for a New Food Product: A Step-by-Step Guide
A usable R&D brief fixes eight things: buyer, taste, texture, shelf life, pack, cost, claims, volume. Silk Foods Ceylon R&D runs 3 to 4 weeks maximum.
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ManufacturingMake It Locally or Import It: The LKR Comparison for a New SKU
Make a new SKU locally or import it? The LKR maths: the same USD 1.38 jar costs LKR 51 more than a year ago, before levies. See where each route wins.
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ManufacturingFrom Liquid to Powder: What a 50 kg Spray-Dry Batch Takes
A 50 kg spray-dry batch holds 48 kg of solids: at 10 percent feed that is 480 kg of liquid. The litres, carrier and days a fruit or plant milk powder needs.
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SupplementsSupplement, Ayurveda or Pharmaceutical: Which Route Your Product Takes
A Sri Lankan capsule runs on one of three routes: food, Ayurveda or NMRA. The label claim decides it, and an NMRA classification lasts a year. What each needs.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedPlant-Based Beverage Formats in Sri Lanka: Glass, Can or Powder
An oat or soy drink is low-acid (pH above 4.6), so a shelf-stable liquid needs retort or aseptic. Minimum run, thermal route and lead time, format by format.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Documentation Pack: What Ships With a Sri Lankan Run
Six documents ship with a Sri Lankan private-label run: label check, nutrition panel, allergen statement, batch COA, shelf-life file and Ayurveda registration.
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R&DFrom Brief to First Commercial Run: How a Test Batch Actually Works
R&D takes 3 to 4 weeks at SFC and a full pass costs about LKR 340,000. The stages from brief to bench, pilot and first run, and who owns the recipe at the end.
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Co-PackingSachet and Stick-Pack Co-Packing for Powdered Drinks in Sri Lanka
A 5 g stick pack can fall 0.45 g short before it counts as defective. Fill weight, foil barrier, line speed, format and lead time for drink-powder co-packing.
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SupplementsNutricosmetic Capsule Blends in Sri Lanka: A Manufacturing Spec Sheet
A beauty capsule blend can pair 30 mcg of biotin with 400 mg of amla. How uniformity, moisture, cap size, packs and registration shape a 180-bottle run.
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Private LabelHotel Amenity Private Label in Sri Lanka: A Four-Property Case Study
A four-property hotel group took a branded 25 g turndown amenity from brief to first delivery in 12 weeks. The room maths, first run and label choices, mapped.
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Contract ManufacturingIn-House Kitchen vs Contract Manufacturer in Sri Lanka: Total Cost
An in-house sauce line breaks even with a contract manufacturer only near 64,000 jars a month. The per-jar LKR maths, MOQ and compliance load, explained.
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Private LabelPrivate Label Vegan Cashew Cheese in Sri Lanka: A Chilled Jar Scenario
A 200 g glass jar, a 42-day chilled life, a 1,500-jar half-day run and 12 weeks to shelf: a private-label vegan cashew cheese scenario for Sri Lankan brands.
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R&DShelf-Stable Curry Pouch R&D in Sri Lanka: A Retort Scenario
A 300 g jackfruit curry pouch, an F0 6 target, a 1,500-pouch first run and 16 weeks from brief to release: the retort R&D steps for a Sri Lankan brand.
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Contract ManufacturingKitchen Batch to SLSI-Cleared Shelf SKU in Sri Lanka: A Case Study
A 25-litre kitchen batch became a 1,250-bottle SLS 729 run in 17 weeks. The batch sizes, the label-approval window and the SLSI stages, mapped week by week.
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Co-PackingMarketplace-Ready Food SKUs in Sri Lanka: A Co-Packing Buyer's Guide
52% of Sri Lankan online shoppers prefer cash on delivery, so damaged parcels get refused. Courier-safe packs, labels, case counts and co-pack MOQ for launch.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Chutney and Pickles in Sri Lanka: The Playbook
Codex sets mango chutney at 40% fruit and 50% soluble solids. Kettle economics, glass jars, shelf life and LKR costing for a Sri Lankan private-label range.
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CertificationBRCGS and FSSC 22000 V6: What They Unlock for Sri Lankan Brands
Silk Foods Ceylon's Matale facility is BRCGS- and FSSC 22000 V6-audited. See what each certification unlocks for an export-curious Sri Lankan FMCG brand.
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Contract ManufacturingHow to Read a Contract Manufacturing Quote in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan contract-manufacturing quote folds four line items into one number. See what MOQ, tooling, retort and QA costs should look like. Brief a project.
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Co-Packing Sri Lanka: A 200ml Glass-Bottle Beverage Launch Scenario
Silk Foods Ceylon co-packs single-serve glass-bottle beverages at its Matale facility: 2,500 bottles/day capacity, 1,250-bottle MOQ. See the launch scenario.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedFive questions before your first plant-based run in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's 2026 labelling rules require a 1.5 mm bold declaration of any animal ingredient in a plant-based food. Five questions to settle before a first run.
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CertificationSugar, Salt and Fat Colour Code Compliance in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's colour code turns a solid food red above 22 g sugar, 1.25 g salt or 17.5 g fat per 100 g. The thresholds, logo rules and the nine exemptions.
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Contract ManufacturingCoconut aminos and vinegar: contract manufacturing in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's preservatives schedule permits no additive in vinegar, and SLS 168 covers coconut vinegar. What a local brand needs to launch both SKUs in 2026.
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CertificationWhat SLSI Certification Costs a First-Time Sri Lankan Brand
SLSI charges LKR 5,000 to process an SLS application, with an annual fee from LKR 25,000. Here is the first-year cost build-up for a new Sri Lankan brand.
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Private LabelBay Leaf and Star Anise: Sourcing for a Private-Label Spice Tin
Star anise for a Sri Lanka spice tin is imported, mostly from Vietnam and China. Here is the species check a private-label spice tin needs to stay compliant.
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ManufacturingSample order to full pallet PO: 5 mistakes distributors make
Sri Lanka's 2026 labelling regulations took effect on 1 July 2026. Five compliance mistakes distributors make scaling from a sample run to a full pallet PO.
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Co-PackingCo-packing imported olive oil into retail glass in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's 2026 labelling rules count the packing date as the date of manufacture for edible oils. What that changes when you rebottle imported olive oil.
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CertificationSLSI, Barcodes and Case Packs for a Sri Lankan Supermarket Listing
SLSI clearance, a GS1 barcode, and a compliant case pack: what a private-label SKU needs before a Sri Lankan supermarket buyer lists it, MOQ from 1,500.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Spice Blends: A Sri Lankan Distributor's MOQ Math
Sizing a private-label spice blend range for a Sri Lankan distributor: pulverizer capacity per day, sachet vs jar formats, and MOQ from 50 kg turned into units.
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SupplementsPowder to capsule: fill weight, cap size, and bottle count
A 500 mg triphala capsule does not fit a size 0 shell. How tapped density sets capsule size, fill weight, and the powder a 180-bottle first run needs.
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R&DClean-label reformulation in Sri Lanka: an R&D scenario for FMCG
Sri Lanka caps sorbates at 1,000 mg/kg in sauces and lists no benzoate for them. How a Sri Lankan FMCG brand reformulates an existing SKU for a cleaner label.
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CertificationSri Lanka Food Labelling Rules 2026: A First-Run Checklist
Sri Lanka's food labelling regulations took effect 1 July 2026. The mandatory label elements, date-code formats, and the June 2027 nutrition panel deadline.
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Private LabelPrivate-label tea sachets: rolling one blend across a hotel group
Sri Lanka's 170 classified hotels held 18,308 rooms in 2025. How one hibiscus and lemongrass in-room sachet reaches a portfolio, week by week and per property.
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Private LabelHow to Launch a Three-SKU Private Label Range in Sri Lanka
Sequencing a three-SKU private label launch in Sri Lanka: shared pack formats, the Labelling Regulations 2026 in force since 1 July, and 10 weeks to delivery.
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Contract ManufacturingSauce contract manufacturing in Sri Lanka: the first-run maths
A first sauce run in Sri Lanka is priced by the kettle charge, not a policy number. The bottle and jar minimums, the colloid mill and the retort maths.
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Co-PackingMoving off an informal co-packer to a certified packing line
Sri Lankan food packs have carried a batch code and both manufacturer and distributor addresses since 1 July 2026. What a certified packing line changes.
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Private LabelPrivate label, contract manufacturing or OBM: who owns what
A Sri Lankan trademark runs 10 years from the application date and an SLS permit covers one brand at one site. Ownership, not price, decides the route.
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CertificationSLS certification for a Sri Lankan retail listing: what changed
SLS certification is compulsory for seven Sri Lankan food products. A 2025 CAA direction adds two packaging items only, not a blanket mandate.
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ManufacturingCommissioning a hotel signature line: who signs off, in what order
A hotel signature line needs five separate internal approvals before a printer is briefed. Sequencing that chain, not the factory, sets the first in-room date.
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Private LabelCoconut milk powder private label in Sri Lanka: pouch or tin cost
Sri Lanka exported 13,235 tonnes of coconut milk powder in 2025. What a private-label retail SKU needs on spec, pack format, label and the LKR unit cost.
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Contract ManufacturingHome kitchen to contract manufacturing: your first Sri Lanka run
Sri Lanka new food labelling rules took full effect on 1 January 2026. The minimum order in units, the timeline in weeks and the label window explained.
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Private LabelContract manufacturing, private label or co-packing in Sri Lanka
Manufacturing PMI in Sri Lanka read 55.0 in July 2026, led by food and beverage. Two facts decide which of four co-manufacturing services a brand needs.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedPea vs soy protein for a Sri Lankan plant-based patty spec
Soy protein isolate scores DIAAS 98 against 73 for pea, at roughly half the price per tonne. Which base a Sri Lankan plant-based patty should specify first.
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ManufacturingBulk banqueting and bakery supply in 5kg and 10kg: the LKR case
The rupee fell 5.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2025, and 5kg and 10kg bulk pails change the banqueting and bakery supply maths for a hotel kitchen.
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R&DSensory panel screening before you commit: a Sri Lankan R&D guide
ISO 4120 sets a triangle test at 24 to 30 assessors and ISO 11136 a consumer floor of 60. What a sensory panel tells a Sri Lankan brand, and what it costs.
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Private LabelPrivate-label jam in Sri Lanka: brix, pectin, jars and costing
Codex sets jam at 60 to 65 brix and 45 per cent fruit. What a Sri Lankan private-label jam and preserve range needs on spec, jars, shelf life and cost.
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Co-PackingWarehousing, Despatch and Stock Ownership at a Sri Lanka Co-Packer
Warehousing and despatch at a Sri Lankan co-packer: pallet handling, batch traceability, and stock ownership on a one- to two-week despatch lead time.
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CertificationHalal certification in Sri Lanka: what it adds beside SLSI clearance
Halal certification in Sri Lanka runs through the Halal Assessment Council, separate from SLSI clearance; certified exports reached USD 1.7 billion in 2023.
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ManufacturingCosting a fried and seasoned snack production run in Sri Lanka
Costing a fried and seasoned snack run in Sri Lanka: throughput per shift, oil and seasoning specs, pillow packs, MOQ and the LKR 39 peak power question.
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ManufacturingChilled and frozen SKUs on a Sri Lankan modern-trade shelf
Codex sets minus 18 Celsius across the cold chain and minus 12 as the retail cabinet ceiling. What a chilled or frozen SKU needs for a Sri Lankan listing.
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Private LabelArtwork and print lead time: the private-label gate in Sri Lanka
Rotogravure laminate pouches start near 10,000 units and digital labels near 250. How artwork and print lead time gate a private-label slot in Sri Lanka.
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ManufacturingShelf-life and accelerated stability testing for a Sri Lankan SKU
Sri Lanka has required a numerical expiry date since 1 July 2026 but prescribes no method for deriving it. Real-time versus accelerated stability testing.
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Contract ManufacturingDehydrated fruit and vegetable contract manufacturing: LKR maths
Pumpkin at LKR 100 to 150 a kilo wholesale takes about 11 kilos to make 1 dried kilo. The yield ratio, moisture spec and sulphite call behind a drying quote.
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Co-PackingFestival-season co-packing slots in Sri Lanka: when to book
Sri Lanka's April Manufacturing PMI falls to 42.6 from March's 66.7. Why co-packing slots for Sinhala and Tamil New Year stock have to be booked in January.
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Co-PackingCoconut Water Powder Co-Packing in Sri Lanka: The Spec Limits
Coconut water powder co-packing in Sri Lanka: why a 30 percent maltodextrin carrier sets the spec, the 50 kg batch minimum, and what a brand can order now.
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ManufacturingSeasoning Sachets and Portion Packs for Sri Lankan Hotel Kitchens
Seasoning sachet and portion-pack co-packing for Sri Lankan hotel kitchens: 280 packs a minute on four lanes, case counts, MOQ and the 25 g label line.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Curry Paste in Sri Lanka: A Range Launch Playbook
A private-label playbook for a Sri Lankan curry and spice paste range: 1,500 jars per SKU, jar versus retort pouch, shelf life and the SLSI clearance window.
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Contract ManufacturingGranola and muesli contract manufacturing in Sri Lanka: MOQ and cost
Granola and muesli contract manufacturing in Sri Lanka: bake and dry-blend capacity, pouch formats, a 2,000 pouch first-run MOQ, and LKR 443 per pouch maths.
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Private LabelA HORECA Private-Label Buyer's Guide: MOQ, Lead Time, Compliance
A Sri Lankan hotel group's guide to commissioning a private-label condiment, tea, or gift SKU: MOQ, lead time, amenity formats, and SLSI compliance, in LKR.
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Private LabelCase study: a first private-label capsule run in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan founder goes from kitchen batch to a registered private-label capsule SKU: the 14 week sequence, the 180 bottle first run, and where it slipped.
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Co-PackingSpice and herb co-packing in Sri Lanka: a capability one-pager
Sri Lanka exported US$449.9 million of spices in 2025. The spice co-packing capability sheet: pouch and sack formats, line rate, lead time and label law.
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Contract ManufacturingContract manufacturing in Sri Lanka: the 2026 founder's maths
Sri Lanka's policy rate rose to 8.75% in May 2026. Here is the 2026 maths on contract manufacturing versus financing a food production line of your own.
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Manufacturing90 Days of Daily Posts: What Sri Lankan Brand Owners Ask
Ninety days of daily B2B posts from a Matale factory. What 72 published articles revealed about how Sri Lankan brand owners really brief a co-manufacturer.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Coconut Jam for a Hotel's Signature Gift Line
Sri Lanka logged 1.3M tourist arrivals by late July 2026. A signature gift-shop coconut jam differs from the base SKU in batch size, jar tier, and shelf life.
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Co-PackingCo-Packing 500 g and 1 kg Sacks for Sri Lanka's Wholesale Trade
Wholesale trade led Sri Lanka's services PMI to 66.0 in October 2025. The 500 g vs 1 kg call, sack construction, two-date labelling, and fill-weight maths.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedVegan Cashew Cheese Contract Manufacturing in Sri Lanka
A first commercial vegan cashew cheese run at Silk Foods Ceylon is 1,500 jars, a half-day fill behind a five-day fermentation and release-testing batch.
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CertificationSri Lankan Ginger and Turmeric: Specs for Export-Ready Blends
Sri Lankan turmeric runs 3.5% to 5.05% curcumin by source. A spec-first guide to specifying ginger and turmeric for an export-ready private-label blend.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Coconut Milk Powder in Sri Lanka: Spray-Dry Specs
Sri Lanka's coconut milk powder exports grew 61.47% in 2025. A spec-first guide to private-label spray-dried coconut milk powder for the retail shelf.
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Co-PackingSwitching Co-Packers in Sri Lanka: The Audit Chain Handover
Sri Lanka's 2022 food labelling rules took full effect on 1 January 2026. For distributors on an informal co-packer, the audit chain is the switching cost.
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SupplementsWhite vs Black Capsule Bottles: The Label Cost Trade-Off
White and black HDPE capsule bottles both clear the USP 10 percent light transmission bar. The cost difference lands on the label, not on the capsules inside.
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Spices & HerbsHerbal Tea Shelf Life in Sri Lanka: Moisture Barrier Specs
Colombo averaged 86.7% relative humidity at night in 2024. What that means for the shelf life on a private-label herbal tea sachet, and the barrier spec.
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R&DKombucha SKU R&D in Sri Lanka: Flavour and Line Economics
Sri Lanka cut the red sugar band to 8 g per 100 ml on 23 June 2026. What that means for kombucha flavour R&D and for a 1,250-bottle first run in Matale.
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Co-PackingCo-Packing Gift SKUs for the Sri Lankan Diaspora Channel
Co-packing diaspora gift SKUs in Sri Lanka: two seasonal peaks, a 1 to 2 week packing block, and the dual-date label rule in force since 1 January 2026.
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Spices & HerbsSpecifying Coriander, Cumin and Fennel for a Curry Powder Spec
Coriander, cumin and fennel specs for an export-ready private-label curry powder: ESA minima, SLS 134, and the 10 microgram aflatoxin ceiling on the blend.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Welpenela and Heenbovitiya Capsules in Sri Lanka
Welpenela and Heenbovitiya private-label capsules for Sri Lankan gift-shop ranges: 180-bottle MOQ per SKU, trilingual label rules, Ayurveda registration.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedContract Manufacturing Frozen Vegan Sausage and Mince in Sri Lanka
Frozen vegan sausage and pre-minced plant-protein mix in Sri Lanka: MOQ from 5,000 units, BRCGS and FSSC 22000 V6 audited, in a USD 16.4B 2025 frozen market.
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Co-PackingCo-Packing 50g and 100g Spice Pouches for the E-Commerce Tier
Silk Foods Ceylon co-packs 50g and 100g spice pouches for Sri Lanka's e-commerce tier, with SLSI dual-date labelling and a 1 to 2 week production block.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Triphala and Gurmar Capsules for Local Ayurvedic Retail
Private-label triphala and gurmar capsule programmes at Silk Foods Ceylon: 180-bottle MOQ, SLSI and Ayurveda Dept registration built into the engagement.
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R&DFood Product Development in Sri Lanka: Budgeting for R&D Iterations
Most new SKUs need 2 to 4 R&D iterations before they are line-ready. The SFC team on why Sri Lankan food brand budgets need more than one trial.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedContract Manufacturing a Vegan Burger Patty With Local Sourcing
Silk Foods Ceylon runs a 15,000-patty-per-day vegan burger line in Matale, sourcing legumes and jackfruit from nearby growers. See the MOQ, spec, and lead time.
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Co-PackingCo-packing imported pasta, vermicelli, and noodles into Sri Lankan retail packaging
Silk Foods Ceylon co-packs imported bulk pasta, vermicelli and noodles into SLSI-ready Sri Lankan retail pouches, 1 to 2 weeks once goods reach Matale.
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ManufacturingSpecifying Garlic, Mustard and Fenugreek for Sri Lankan Condiment SKUs
A raw-material spec guide for Sri Lankan condiment brands: garlic, mustard and fenugreek grades, moisture limits, and first-run batches from 1,500 jars at SFC.
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Private LabelAvurudu Private-Label Range Planning: Sri Lanka Backward Timeline
Silk Foods Ceylon backward-plans Avurudu festive private-label ranges from April sell-in: SLSI timing, retort scheduling, 1,500-unit MOQ economics in LKR.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Coconut Chips: Cocoa, Cinnamon, Ginger, Savoury
Silk Foods Ceylon private-labels cocoa, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and savoury coconut chips from Matale: catalogue-ready flavours versus a bespoke R&D round.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedFrozen Plant-Based Seitan SKU R&D: Formulation and Cold Chain
Silk Foods Ceylon runs frozen seitan R&D on a BRCGS- and FSSC 22000 V6-audited Matale line: five formulation rounds to blast-freeze dispatch. Brief a project.
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Co-PackingCo-packing capsule bottles: bulk capsules to retail-ready SKUs
Silk Foods Ceylon co-packs bulk capsules into retail-ready bottled SKUs for Sri Lankan distributors, from a 180-bottle MOQ, with SLSI and label compliance.
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Private LabelCardamom grading for a Sri Lankan private-label spice brand
Bold, Supreme, and AGEB are cardamom screen sizes, not marketing terms. Codex CXS 357-2024 sets the chemistry floor for a Sri Lankan private-label spec.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Jackfruit SKUs for Sri Lankan Hotel Groups
Private-label dehydrated jackfruit and tender jackfruit curry SKUs for Sri Lankan hotel groups, from a BRCGS-audited maker at about 1,500 units MOQ per SKU.
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Contract ManufacturingFunctional Tea Bags in Sri Lanka: Contract Manufacturing Formats
Sri Lanka's tea bag exports hit 26.4 million kg in 2025. A buyer's guide to contract manufacturing pyramid, round paper, string, and filter paper tea bags.
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Co-PackingCo-packing imported apricots, raisins, and cranberries into Sri Lankan retail-ready pouches
Sri Lanka imported 2,185 tonnes of raisins in 2023. How distributors co-pack imported apricots, raisins, and cranberries into compliant, retail-ready pouches.
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R&DR&D for a Kashaya-Format Herbal SKU: The Ayurveda Registration Track
Silk Foods Ceylon runs kashaya herbal SKU R&D alongside Department of Ayurveda registration: 3 to 4 weeks maximum from signed brief to approved formulation.
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ManufacturingWhy we built a cellular-manufacturing factory in Matale, not Colombo
Why Silk Foods Ceylon chose a cellular-manufacturing factory in Matale over a single-line plant in Colombo: 50-plus SKUs on one audited cert stack.
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Private LabelSpecifying nutmeg, mace, and vanilla for a premium private-label spice line
How to spec a premium private-label spice line in Sri Lanka: nutmeg grade and volatile oil, mace form, vanilla grade, SLSI labelling and first-run MOQ.
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Private LabelPrivate-label hibiscus, lemongrass, and gotukola wellness tea blends for hotels
Caffeine-free hibiscus, lemongrass and gotukola blend for hotel wellness menus: the tisane-not-tea line, label claims, and the SLSI clearance steps.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedContract manufacturing vegan plant milk: oat, soy, and rice on one glass-bottle line
Running oat, soy, and rice plant milks on one glass-bottle retort line in Sri Lanka: first-run MOQ 1,250 bottles per variant, changeover order, and SLSI timing.
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Co-PackingCo-packing 250 g kraft pouches for the ethnic-grocery export bridge
Sri Lanka's processed food exports rose 40.4% in 2025. Co-packing bulk into 250 g kraft pouches is how a brand reaches diaspora ethnic-grocery shelves.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedVegan cheese spread R&D: the colloid mill and iteration count
A vegan cheese spread's smoothness is set by the colloid mill at a 1 to 5 micron gap. Here is the Sri Lankan R&D spec and how many sample iterations to plan.
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Private LabelPrivate-label coconut sugar: the GI claim vs the retail story
As of 2026, no coconut sugar holds a registered Geographical Indication in Sri Lanka: an origin story is legal, a GI claim is not, and 'low GI' needs proof.
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Private LabelSpecifying black pepper grades for a Sri Lankan private-label spice line
A private-label black pepper SKU needs a grade spec: bulk density, piperine (Codex floor 3.5%), mesh, moisture and the SLSI rules explained.
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Contract ManufacturingJackfruit-in-brine contract manufacturing: retort or freezer
Young jackfruit in brine is a low-acid food needing an F0 of 3 minutes at 121.1°C. Compare retort and freezer formats for a plant-meat SKU made in Sri Lanka.
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Private LabelPrivate-label tea bag programmes for hotel in-room amenity
Sri Lanka's classified hotels hold about 15,214 graded rooms. Here is how tea bag format, packaging, and the amenity-to-retail line shape a hotel programme.
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Co-PackingCo-packing for Sri Lankan online grocery and marketplace fulfilment
Sri Lanka's e-commerce market reached about USD 2.65 billion in 2025. Here is how co-packing gets an imported-bulk SKU onto the major online marketplaces.
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R&DCoconut jam flavour variants: the R&D route in Sri Lanka
Silk Foods Ceylon develops coconut jam flavour variants (pineapple, cocoa, ginger, cinnamon) with in-house R&D and a 1,500-jar first run per flavour in Matale.
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Private LabelPrivate-label ashwagandha capsules: the gift-shop SKU for HORECA wellness programmes
Spec a private-label ashwagandha capsule for a hotel gift shop: root vs root-and-leaf, withanolide % by HPLC, Ayurveda registration and a 180-bottle MOQ.
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Contract ManufacturingContract Manufacturing Dehydrated Fruit Snack SKUs in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's snack food market is on track for US$1.37bn by 2029. Here is how local brands contract-manufacture dried pineapple, mango and banana snack SKUs.
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Co-PackingCo-packing imported almonds: 250g and 500g pouches for Sri Lanka
Co-pack imported almonds into 250g and 500g pouches for Sri Lankan retail: a foil-barrier pouch keeps almonds fresh over two years, plus tri-lingual labels.
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Private LabelSpecifying turmeric curcuminoid content for a private-label capsule
Whole turmeric powder holds 2-9% curcuminoids; an extract 95%. Spec the curcuminoid %, HPLC test and heavy-metal limits for a Sri Lankan turmeric capsule.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Vegan Mayonnaise in Sri Lanka: Glass-Jar Retail SKUs
Silk Foods Ceylon private-labels vegan mayonnaise in glass jars from a 1,500-jar first run on a BRCGS- and FSSC 22000 V6-audited line, for retail and online.
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Contract ManufacturingSpray-dried fruit powder contract manufacturing in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka loses 30 to 40% of its fruit harvest after picking. Spray-dried banana, mango, papaya and pineapple powder turns surplus fruit into shelf-stable SKUs.
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Co-PackingCo-packing imported organic teas into Sri Lankan retail tea bag SKUs
Sri Lanka exported USD 1.51b of tea in 2025, yet tea imports are licensed. Co-packing imported organic teas into retail tea bag SKUs: formats and labelling.
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Private LabelPrivate-label moringa capsules for the Sri Lankan wellness shelf
The global moringa market nears USD 23B by 2035. The private-label route to a compliant Sri Lankan moringa capsule SKU: MOQ from 180 bottles, SLSI, Ayurveda.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedPlant-based milk R&D in Sri Lanka: spray-dry powder vs UHT liquid
About 72% of Sri Lankan adults are lactose-deficient, so plant-milk demand is real. Spray-dry powder or UHT-retort liquid? The R&D format decision tree.
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Co-PackingCo-packing for supermarket and hotel gift-shop SKUs in Sri Lanka
Co-packing turns imported bulk into supermarket and hotel gift-shop SKUs in Sri Lanka, where modern grocery grows about 6.2% a year. Packing, labels, rules.
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Contract ManufacturingContract Manufacturing Certifications in Sri Lanka: BRCGS, FSSC, SLSI
What certifications does a Sri Lankan contract manufacturer need? SLSI gates the shelf, BRCGS and FSSC 22000 V6 open premium and export. Read the guide.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Kithul and Coconut Treacle for Diaspora Gifting
Silk Foods Ceylon private-labels kithul and coconut treacle in glass from a 1,500-jar run, BRCGS- and FSSC 22000 V6-audited, for the diaspora gifting channel.
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SupplementsAyurvedic Capsule Herb Sourcing and Traceability in Sri Lanka
A 2004 JAMA study found 1 in 5 Ayurvedic products carried heavy metals. How to specify herb sourcing, traceability and Ayurveda registration for a capsule SKU.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedFrozen Vegan Nugget Contract Manufacturing in Sri Lanka
Frozen formats hold about 64% of the USD 10.8bn plant-based meat market. Inside frozen vegan nugget contract manufacturing in Sri Lanka: the 30,000-unit line.
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Private LabelPrivate-Label Coconut Spread for Sri Lankan Hotel Gift Shops
Sri Lanka drew a record 2.36 million tourists in 2025. See how private-label coconut spread gives hotel gift shops a shelf-stable, locally made gift line.
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Co-PackingCo-Packing Oats and Dates for Sri Lankan Health-Food Retail
Sri Lanka imported about 20 million kg of oats in 2023. See how co-packing turns imported oats and dates into compliant pouch and jar SKUs for local retail.
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R&DReformulating a kitchen recipe for retort and 1,500-jar consistency
A home-kitchen food recipe rarely survives a 1,500-jar retort run unchanged. How R&D reformulation closes the gap, with Sri Lankan SLSI and cost detail.
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Private LabelPrivate-label Ayurvedic capsules: Ayurveda Dept and SLSI in parallel
Private-label Ayurvedic capsules in Sri Lanka need SLSI clearance and Ayurveda Department registration in parallel. How the two tracks run, from 180 bottles.
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ManufacturingThe Broker Layer in Sri Lankan FMCG: What It Really Costs Brand Owners
Middleman margins ran 42 to 49% of retail in Sri Lankan produce chains. The case for briefing the factory directly, and 6 questions that expose brokers.
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CertificationSLSI Step-by-Step for a First Packaged-Food Submission in Sri Lanka
A first SLSI submission runs seven stages, from the FM-CP-01 application to the permit committee. Confirm the window with SLSI. A founder's guide.
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Private LabelPrivate-label coconut chips for a hotel minibar: flavour and packaging
Private-label coconut chips for a hotel minibar: set the flavour ladder and packaging barrier, with a 1,500-unit MOQ at SLSI-cleared Silk Foods Ceylon.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedVegan Kombucha Contract Manufacturing in Sri Lanka: Glass Line
Vegan kombucha contract manufacturing in Sri Lanka: bottling a fermented tea on a 200 ml glass line at up to 2,500 bottles a day, under one BRCGS audit.
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Co-PackingCo-Packing Kraft Pouches in Sri Lanka: 250 g to 1 kg Economics
How Sri Lankan distributors co-pack bulk spice into 250 g, 500 g, and 1 kg kraft pouches for the general trade, which still carries about 75% of grocery sales.
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Private LabelCoconut Oil Grades for Private-Label Retail SKUs in Sri Lanka
Virgin, extra virgin, and RBD are not interchangeable. How a Sri Lankan brand specifies a private-label coconut oil SKU to SLS 32, from a 1,250-bottle run.
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Private LabelPrivate Label Capsule SKUs for a Hotel Gift Shop in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan hotel gift shop can launch its own wellness capsule line at a 180-bottle MOQ through Silk Foods Ceylon's BRCGS-audited Matale capsule line.
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SupplementsCapsule Contract Manufacturing in Sri Lanka: 180-Bottle MOQ
Capsule contract manufacturing at Silk Foods Ceylon starts at a 180-bottle MOQ on a line filling 200,000 capsules a day. Read the first-run economics.
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Private LabelPrivate-label curry powder for the Sri Lankan supermarket shelf
A private-label curry powder needs an SLS 134 spec and SLSI clearance before it reaches a Sri Lankan supermarket shelf. The route, MOQ, and compliance timeline.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedVegan cheese spread R&D in Sri Lanka: the retort iteration cycle
A retort-ready vegan cheese spread needs two to four R&D sample iterations before it holds under heat. Here is how the Sri Lankan formulation cycle runs.
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Co-PackingCo-packing imported cashews and dates for Sri Lankan e-commerce
Sri Lankan distributors can co-pack imported cashews and dates into compliant, retail-ready SKUs for an e-commerce market worth USD 2.65 billion in 2025.
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Private LabelSLSI clearance for a private-label coconut jam: the submission window explained
How SLSI clearance works for a private-label coconut jam in Sri Lanka: the documents, the submission window, the label law and the buffer to plan.
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Vegan & Plant-BasedContract manufacturing for plant-based patties: the 5,000 to 10,000-unit first run
What a first plant-based burger patty run costs in units, line capacity, lead time and cold chain at a BRCGS and FSSC 22000-audited Sri Lankan manufacturer.
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Private LabelPrivate labelling herbal tea blends for boutique hotel gift shops: the small-MOQ economics
Private-label herbal tea for a boutique hotel gift shop: small first-run economics, tea-bag formats, SLSI clearance, and tri-lingual labelling explained.
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