Vinuvin Products Pvt Ltd

Vinuvin produces dark chocolate and other value-added food products from locally sourced natural ingredients to create rural livelihood opportunities in Sri Lanka and contribute to the country's economic development. Their chief chocolatier studied at the Cocoa Research Centre at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and has developed a range of dark chocolates infused or filled with local ingredients like ginger, coconut, and tropical fruits. The cacao is sourced from home gardens in Kotmale, Gampola, Gelioya, and Galagedara and the other ingredients are puchased from local fair trade and organic brands. The team has also developed puffed rice snacks made from traditional heirloom rice varieties and dried bitter gourd. Vinuvin offers scholarships for workers' children and donates to a fund to support university students in need.