STORY AND PICTURES BY HERBERT PERERA – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF – DISCOVERY SRI LANKA
Vista Essential Foods (Pvt) Ltd, a dynamic new force in food manufacturing and distribution, officially unveiled its flagship product portfolio at a launch event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Ranil Wickramasinghe, Former President of Sri Lanka at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Colombo on Friday.
Purpose-built to elevate Sri Lankan households and the broader food sector, the landmark gathering introduced the brand’s authentic spice range to consumers, media, industry leaders, and key commercial partners.
The company’s initial range features essential everyday kitchen staples, including Chilli Powder, Chillie Pieces, Curry powder, Roasted Curry Powder, Roasted Chillie Powder, Turmeric Powder and Pepper Powder.
The brand’s foundation rests on a legacy spanning over seven decades in Sri Lank’s food industry established by the Chairman of the Company Mr. Quintus Perera. Today, this tradition merges with modern innovation under the leadership of Managing Director Mrs. Suhanya Perera Ockersz, who brings over 25 years of corporate experience to the enterprise.
Speaking at the launch, Vista Essential Food (Pvt) Ltd, Chairman Mr. Quintus Perera said, “Trust is the foundation of every enduring brand, build on the quality of ingredients we select and honored by the families who welcome us into their homes. Vista represents the outcome of a 70 year journey in Sri Lanka’s food industry. Mr. Perera also stressed, under my daughter’s leadership, we seamlessly combine generations of trust and expertise with advanced manufacturing practices to ensure that only the finest spices reach our consumers.”
Reinforcing this commitment, the Managing Director Suhanya Perera Ockersz said, “Our Vision is to bring the true essence of Sri Lankan flavors to homes through products built on authenticity and uncompromising quality. As a mother of three, quality is a personal commitment, and my promise is simple, and we will enforce strict standards with no compromise on natural flavor or purity, delivering the same world-class standard to both local and global consumers that we would proudly serve at our own family table she said.
Operating with stainless steel machinery complying with stringent food-grade standards and utilizing high-quality raw materials, Vista combines careful sourcing with advanced processing to bring authentic flavors to every household. Anchoring the brand is its core message, “Bringing the authentic taste of Sri Lanka to every kitchen,”alongside its tagline, “ A Taste Etched in the heart.“
Driven by a zeeero-tolerance policy toward industry compromises, Vista guarantees its products contain no artificial colors, fillers, or artificial flavors. Looking ahead, the company plans to expand into everyday food essentials, including jams and sauces.
ABOUT VISTA ESSENTIALS FOODS (PVT) LTD
Vista Essential Food (Pvt) Ltd is an essential food manufacturing and distribution company committed to bringing authentic Sri Lankan Flavors, quality, and convenience to everyday meals. Built on a seven-decade industry legacy of trust and excellence, Vista combines traditional culinary expertise with modern, food-grade manufacturing practices and advanced processing technology. Driven by strict standards of purity and safety, the company offers a premium range of spices crafted without artificial colors, fillers, or flavors, with plans to expand into a broader portfolio of daily food essentials.
Videograph By - Nimesh Soysa
