Heritance Hotels & Resorts has launched ‘A Week Worth Tasting’, a limited culinary and cultural series created in collaboration with Sri Lankan-born chef Savindri Perera, popularly known as Sav.
Designed as a destination-led culinary journey, the series explores Sri Lanka through food, people and place, taking viewers across three distinct regions — Kandalama, Kandapola and the southern coast. Throughout the journey, Sav discovers the ingredients, traditions, communities and landscapes that shape Sri Lanka’s diverse culinary identity.
The project, facilitated by Heritance Hotels & Resorts, brings together the natural and cultural heritage surrounding Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Tea Factory and Heritance Ayurveda. Each property serves as a gateway to its respective region, connecting Sav with local farmers, fishing communities, tea growers, village kitchens, markets, Ayurvedic traditions and Heritance chefs.
Sav Perera brings a personal connection to the journey. A Sri Lankan-born chef based in Adelaide, Australia, she rose to prominence as a Top 3 finalist on MasterChef Australia and has become recognised for championing Sri Lankan cuisine on the international culinary stage.
Her cooking is deeply influenced by memory, heritage and a passion for introducing global audiences to the bold and layered flavours of Sri Lanka. Through ‘A Week Worth Tasting’, her exploration goes beyond simply tasting food to understanding the people, traditions and environments behind each ingredient.
The first chapter begins at Heritance Kandalama, where the architectural vision of Geoffrey Bawa combines with the surrounding landscape to provide an introduction to the region’s relationship with food. Local farms, lake communities, village cooking traditions, firewood techniques and distinctive dining experiences reveal how the land influences what reaches the plate.
The journey then moves to Heritance Tea Factory, where the mist-covered highlands of Kandapola provide a contrasting culinary landscape. Here, tea is explored not merely as an agricultural product, but as a part of the region’s history, livelihoods and culture, while local produce and culinary traditions provide further inspiration.
The final chapter takes Sav to Heritance Ayurveda and Sri Lanka’s southern coast, where food is explored through the principles of balance, nutrition and traditional Ayurvedic wisdom. The region introduces a more mindful approach to cuisine, shaped by wellness, healing traditions and the rhythm of the ocean.
By bringing together food, culture, community and destination, ‘A Week Worth Tasting’ offers a deeper exploration of Sri Lanka’s culinary heritage while highlighting the unique experiences surrounding Heritance Hotels & Resorts’ properties across the island.
Pussalla Agri Ventures Wins Prestigious Sustainable Agriculture Infrastructure Award
Pussalla Agri Ventures (Pvt) Ltd has been recognised with the Sustainable Agriculture Infrastructure Award at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2026, acknowledging the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship and responsible organic cinnamon production.
Organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards recognise organisations that have successfully integrated sustainable practices into their core operations while contributing to the country’s broader sustainable development goals.
The award highlights Pussalla Agri Ventures’ integrated approach to sustainable agriculture, combining environmentally responsible farming methods with internationally recognised quality and food safety standards.
The company operates an integrated value chain covering cinnamon cultivation, harvesting, processing, value addition and packaging, enabling greater traceability and consistent quality from the farm through to the finished product.
Pussalla Agri Ventures has implemented agricultural practices focused on soil conservation, biodiversity protection and efficient resource utilisation, while eliminating the use of prohibited synthetic chemicals. These measures are designed to support long-term agricultural productivity while protecting ecosystems and natural resources for future generations.
The company’s commitment to international standards is further demonstrated through its portfolio of recognised certifications, including EU Organic, USDA Organic, Sri Lanka Good Agricultural Practices (SL-GAP), Food Good Manufacturing Practices (Food GMP) and Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (Cosmetic GMP).
These certifications demonstrate compliance with stringent requirements relating to organic production, product quality, environmental management and consumer safety.
Commenting on the recognition, Philip J. Wewita, Chairman of Pussalla Agri Ventures (Pvt) Ltd, said:
“This recognition is a proud milestone for our organisation and reflects our commitment to sustainable agriculture and responsible business practices. Sustainability is not simply a certification or a project for us; it is embedded throughout our operations, from cultivation to the final product. We remain committed to producing premium quality organic cinnamon while protecting the environment, empowering our farming communities and enhancing Sri Lanka's reputation as a trusted supplier of sustainable agricultural products to global markets.”
The Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards recognise organisations demonstrating leadership in areas including environmental sustainability, governance, innovation, social responsibility and sustainable business practices.
The awards also encourage businesses to align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supporting a more sustainable and resilient future for Sri Lanka.
Heritance Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘A Week Worth Tasting’ with Sav Perera
