The Deputy High Commissioner, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, visited the Expovan Group of Companies, particularly their vanilla processing facility in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, on 28 August 2025. The purpose of this visit was to initiate discussions on the potential for natural vanilla exports from India to Sri Lanka and to explore the broader opportunities of developing vanilla cultivation in Sri Lanka, drawing on the extensive expertise developed in India. The Chairman of Expovan Group, Dr. Mahendran, has successfully positioned Expovan as a recognized supplier of premium natural vanilla products to global flavour houses, food manufacturers, and retailers. During the visit, the Deputy High Commissioner was briefed on the company’s farming operations, including their vanilla cultivation projects in Sri Lanka, spanning 500 acres and an additional 1,000 acres under development. The company also expressed their interest in visiting Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation and explore new avenues of collaboration.
