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June 6, 2023

Vivya ,Sri Lanka’s first-ever heirloom rice-infused skincare brand recently added two more new products to it’s portfolio; The Vivya Under Eye gel and face scrub were launched to provide more targeted solutions to solve for under eye dark circles and dullness of skin. The Vivya restoring under eye gel and brightening face scrub were developed based on extensive research conducted with consumers. Vivya’s undereye gel and face scrub are specifically designed to cater to Sri Lankan skin types and are infused with the highly moisturizing, nourishing, and brightening properties of the country’s heirloom rice.

Hemas Consumer Brands has always been in the forefront in developing products to solve for issues our customers are facing. Vivya is infused with three types of unique Sri Lankan heirloom rice varieties, namely Suwadel, Madathawalu and Kalu heennati, was launched to restore dull and tired skin. The stress due to busy lifestyles of women not only affect them mentally but it also takes a toll on their skin, causing pigmentation, uneven skin tones, dark circles under the eyes, dry skin, and uneven skin texture. The Vivya range provides solutions to revitalise stressed skin so that women can regain the radiance they had.

A study conducted by PepperCube Consultant, a leading and reputed boutique agency specializing in consumer and trade insights in Sri Lanka, found that a staggering 87% of 100 respondents suffered from dark circles under their eyes. The constant strain on eyes due to exposure to computer screens, lack of sleep and breaking rest leads to more women suffering from this condition. This study further found that in just after two weeks of using the Vivya undereye gel, 98% of the participants reported significant reduction in dark circles. Its unique blend ensures that the skin is hydrated, nourished, and brightened. The gel is also light and easily absorbs into the skin, leaving no greasy or sticky residue behind, which also makes it suitable for use prior to sleeping. Daily use of a little bit of the gel, will show results.

The face scrub is made with Hairloom Rice husks which gently exfoliates skin to reveal brighter and rejuvenated skin without causing any damage. It removes dead skin cells and impurities, leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and radiant.

Saumya Perera General Manager of Beauty, Grooming and Wellness of Hemas Consumer Brands shared her thoughts: “The Vivya range offers Sri Lankan women a regime of skincare products to nourish the skin back to it radiance. These two new products are a welcome addition to the Vivya range to improve the radiance of dull and tired skin.”

Vivya has been a game-changer in the Sri Lankan skincare industry, providing women with effective and natural solutions that are both affordable and easy to use. The new undereye gel and scrub are no exception, offering yet another way for women to achieve healthy, glowing skin. Vivya’s range of face care products also includes face wash, day cream, cleanser, serum, and night cream.

The complete range of Vivya products is available at Hemas E-stores (https://hemasestore.com/brand/vivya), as well as at select shopping points including fancy stores, cosmetic vendors, grocery stores, pharmacies, and leading supermarket chains. Bottom of Form

September 21, 2022

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COLOMBO – The first consignment from an Australian donation totaling AUD22 million (approximately USD15 million) has arrived in Sri Lanka and will soon be distributed to those most affected by the ongoing economic crisis. The consignment, consisting of 600 metric tonnes of rice, forms part of a larger consignment of rice, pulses and cooking oil, due to arrive in the country soon.

“Australia and Sri Lanka share many decades of friendship, and this latest contribution is an extension of our goodwill during this unprecedented crisis,” said Paul Stephens, Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. “We are supporting WFP to provide life-saving food to people who are struggling with price increases, job losses and reduced incomes”.

“Australia was the first to contribute to WFP’s emergency response, enabling us to kick-off much needed assistance to those hard-hit by the ongoing crisis,” said Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, WFP Sri Lanka’s Representative and Country Director. “Through Australia’s generous donation, we are providing cash and in-kind food to the most vulnerable, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and school children,” he added.

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has increased the level of food insecurity and recent WFP surveys show the situation could deteriorate further in the coming months without urgent assistance. Launched in June, WFP’s emergency response aims to help 3.4 million of those most at risk.

Photo caption: Paul Stephens, Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, Representative and Country Director of the World Food Programme Sri Lanka, at the warehouse in Veyangoda where the rice is being stored until distribution.

November 6, 2017

20000 MT nadu rice tranche now in Colombo
Mere $8.9 Mn for the latest lot
Indian stocks end any supply shortage fears
Coming from Indian private supplier at competitive prices
Int’l open tender call too successful, even samples received
34 local & international bidders for the int’l call
Received samples have been sent to local labs for testing

The first batch of low priced rice out of the huge 100000 MT Indian rice tranche has been offloaded and is now moving within Sri Lankan retail market, ending any supply fears.

Meanwhile, the open international tender call for 200,000 MT rice in three varieties, also successfully closed in Colombo last week.

By the weekend of October 4-5, a total of 20,000 MT tranche of parboiled ‘nadu’ rice sent by an Indian private sector supplier to the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE) of Sri Lanka have been offloaded at Port of Colombo and been distributed to CWE warehouses. The value of the received 20000 MT rice stock is US $ 8.9 Mn (SL Rs 1.36 Bn). This rice stock is now being re-distributed from CWE warehouses to Lanka Sathosa outlets to be sold at only Rs 74 per kilo. Any consumer purchasing more than 25 kilos of this rice from Lanka Sathosa can buy them even lower-only Rs 73 per kilo.

Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen addressing a press briefing on 1 November in Colombo, highlighting his efforts to end rice supply shortages through yet another global tender call, said: “Our international tender to import 200,000 MT rice closed yesterday 31 October. Rice samples submitted with tender bids are being forwarded to ITI for lab tests.”

The latest tender is, unlike previous “Government to Government” (G2G) tenders, a “Sri Lanka government to local and international private sector” call. A total of 34 local and international private sector suppliers have quoted for the 200,000 MT tender, that closed on 31 October and announced initially on 19 October. The Ministry has forwarded all the submitted quotes to the Cabinet Appointed High Powered Tender Board which will compare prices of these international and local private sector suppliers with “government to government” prices quoted in previous G2G tender calls, before making final selections.

The international tender was floated by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka on the directions of government’s Cost of Living Committee.

The Cabinet Appointed High Powered Tender Board is expected to pick the qualifying suppliers for this 200,000 MT international tender by this Friday 10 October. Private sector suppliers from Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, India, and Vietnam quoted. Several Sri Lankan suppliers too submitted their bids in this 200,000 MT total which consists of three varieties-90000 MT Parboiled Nadu rice, 60000 MT Samba (Parboiled) rice and 50000 MT White Raw rice.

VIVYA’s new under eye gel and scrub set to transform Sri Lankan skincare routines

Sri Lanka receives first consignment of rice from Australia for those affected by the crisis

India rice starts moving in Sri Lanka, shortages over