Basilur Tea wins North American award

Basilur Tea Canada, allied to its Lankan firm Basilur Tea, has clinched the top award in North America's top food and beverages trade show this year.

"Basilur's herbal tea product, Fruit Infusions received the highest award - 2014 Top-10 Product Award at SIAL Canada Expo. This is considered by many food industry specialists as a 'rare achievement' since Basilur has reached the Top-10 twice within three years," said Director, Basilur Tea Canada, Rohan Perera.

In 2012, Basilur won the Top-10 Most Innovative Products of Canada Award and in 2013 a Selection Award reaching Top-50 in North America.

The SIAL 2014 packed 767 exhibitors from 43 countries and more than 14,000 visitors. The SIAL expo is one of the world's largest network of food-industry shows, with a presence in four continents with 7,500 exhibitors.

SIAL Canada is one of the two most important food industry shows in North America.

Ontario based Basilur Tea Canada is well-known for promoting Pure Ceylon Tea in Canada through its innovative packaging methods and diversity of flavouring, aimed specifically at the Canadian palette.

Over 500 people including Government Ministers, Heads of Government Departments, Heads of Multinational Corporations and media personnel were present at the awards presentation in Montreal.