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‘The world is moving towards sustainability’:A chat with Rajitha Ariyaratne

Promoting Sri Lanka’s plant-based culture and history can provide a good opportunity to move into the world market, asserted Rajitha Ariyaratne, Co-founder of AAYU Goodness Products, in an interview with the SLYCAN team. AAYU provides 100% natural, healthy, and pure processed food in partnership with rural farming communities in Sri Lanka. Emphasising that the world…
‘Right now is a breeding ground for new ideas’:A chat with Ronali Perera

Despite the ongoing economic crisis, there’s no time like the present to put on one’s thinking cap and come up with new business ideas, says Ronali Perera, Founder of Refreshing Ayurvedic Wellness, or RAW Sri Lanka. “There are a lot of problems that need to be solved right now and a good business is born out…
A plant-based culinary journey at the Galle Fort

The Meatless Monday Sri Lanka team headed down to the world-renowned Galle Fort to browse through the cafés and restaurants in the fort in search of vegetarian and plant-based food options recently. The plan was to visit hotels, restaurants, and other locations in the area to see what sustainable, ethical, and climate-friendly food options were…
EthicalX Food Systems Cell kicks off in Colombo

The EthicalX Accelerator and Incubator programme, held under the aegis of SLYCAN Trust, conducted the first meeting of the EthicalX Food Systems Cell on 18 May at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.The inaugural meeting discussed the potential for scaling-up climate-friendly, ethical, and sustainable practices in food systems, including options such as plant-based food production and consumption…
Independent Dialogue on Participatory and Inclusive Climate Risk Management for Resilient and Climate Friendly Food Systems

Food systems around the globe are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which are set to become more frequent and intense over the coming decades. Crop cultivation, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture, as well as related sectors such as forestry are heavily affected by changes in weather patterns, extreme weather events, and slow-onset processes such…
An Italian plant-based food experience at Dolce Italia

If you are looking for authentic Italian pizza in the capital, Dolce Italia is possibly your best option. Located on Skelton Road in Colombo 5, the restaurant offers authentic Italian-style pizzas and a variety of other dishes cooked up using natural local produce. The menu at Dolce Italia commendably features a diverse selection of vegan…
A vegan adventure at Upali’s by Nawaloka – Colombo

(Upali’s signature Vegan Set Menu served on a banana leaf) Sri Lankan rice and curry has a special place in the hearts of food lovers all over the world due to its unique spicy flavours, enticing aromas, visual appeal, and nutritional benefits. During the month of September, the Meatless Monday Sri Lanka team had…
Zucchini and Avocado Sourdough Toast from the Milk & Honey Café

The Milk Bookstore is a delightful little getaway located in Colombo 7 that entices book lovers both young and old. This beautiful space also features a café, which serves up a range of delicious food in a lovely setting. Team Meatless Monday Sri Lanka dropped into the Milk & Honey Café on a weekday…
Vegan Food Review – Kiku Colombo

Kiku Colombo has always been a restaurant we have been wanting to review and while the pandemic has stopped us from enjoying its much sort after ambience, we are lucky to be able to order through delivery companies. Kiku offers western cuisine with a Japanese influence and the fusion works beautifully. The menu has many…
Vegan Food Review – thejarbar.lk

While the pandemic has altered the lifestyles and livelihoods of many of us, there are also ventures that have popped up and are for the betterment of others aka foodies like us. The Jar Bar is one such business. Operating purely on Instagram, it is the brainchild of the creative genius Shifani Reffai. It is…