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Sunshine’s Healthguard expands wellness line with Swisse, Australia’s No.1 multivitamin brand
Leading pharmacy, beauty, and healthcare chain, Healthguard, is expanding its best-in-class portfolio of wellness offerings with an exclusive partnership with Australia’s No.1 multivitamin brand, Swisse.
The Australian Government in Sri Lanka helped facilitate this partnership between one of Sri Lanka’s top wellness chains and the premium Australian health, wellness, and beauty brand.
The partnership was launched today in the presence of David Holly, the Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Vish Govindasamy, Group Managing Director of Sunshine Holdings – Sunshine Healthcare, and Infiyaz Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Healthguard Pharmacies, along with senior executives from Swisse, Austrade, Global Victoria, and the Healthguard chain.
An Australian-born brand, Swisse is now available in 11 markets globally and has a strong reputation for its premium wellness products covering vitamins, supplements, and skincare categories. The Swisse product portfolio consists of the high quality, nutrient-rich products, backed by science and Australian world-class manufacturing standards. The brand’s flagship range, Swisse Ultivite Multivitamins, are unique in that they were the first products targeted to gender and specific age ranges globally. Swisse is the No.1 multivitamin brand in Australia, and its multivitamin products contain more than 53 vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and herbs…
“Health and wellness have always been the core focus for Healthguard, and since the pandemic, we have seen priorities begin to shift bringing wellbeing even more to the forefront of our lives. Our partnership with a world class Australian brand such as Swisse spells a credible, superior collaboration showcasing Sunshine Healthcare’s commitment to fulfilling the growing health and wellness needs of Sri Lankans with only the highest quality products,” Vish Govindasamy, Group Managing Director Sunshine Holdings said.
Akash Bedi, Chief Strategy and Operations Officer for Swisse’s parent company, H&H Group, said: “Swisse focuses on the Power of Nature, Science, and Innovation – we choose the most nutrient-rich ingredients worldwide, and use advanced formulations based on scientific and traditional evidence to ensure our products are high-quality, safe and effective. We are extremely excited to partner with Healthguard to support Sri Lankan consumers in their aspirations to lead healthier and happier lives – particularly the younger generation who are striving for success in our competitive and fast-paced world.”
Further commenting on the exclusive partnership, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Holly stated “I am delighted that Sri Lankan’s can now access these high quality health and wellness products from Swisse. Collaboration with a trusted, far -reaching health retail chain such as Healthguard will further strengthen Sri Lanka’s connections with Australia’s world-renowned wellness industry.”
This landmark partnership with a world-class brand such as Swisse further fortifies the reputation and capacity of Sri Lanka’s leading health and beauty retailer, Healthguard, to cater to the rapidly surging demand for wellness products in the country.
With the new addition, Healthguard looks to create greater value and increase consumer choice significantly through its newest, premium wellness offerings. The Swisse Ultivite Multivitamins range, along with other best sellers such as Swisse Liver Detox, Collagen Glow, Hair Skin Nails and Magnesium, will be available at all 13 Healthguard outlets across the Western Province.
Infiyaz Ali, Chief Executive Officer – Healthguard Pharmacies added: “With the increasingly fast-paced lifestyle of today, many miss out on the daily vitamin and mineral intake necessary for performance, muscle growth and overall wellbeing. This is where Swisse comes in. The Swisse Ultivite Multivitamin range is formulated to cater to different ages, genders and lifestyles, and helps to support everyday health and wellness. Simply put, a multivitamin a day can go a long way in supporting our daily diet. As a brand passionate about wellness, Healthguard will continue to support Sri Lanka’s enhancing interest in preventative healthcare lifestyle choices,”
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‘ComBank ends Q1 as first private sector banking group on the cusp of Rs 3 Tn. assets milestone’
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has made a characteristically strong start to 2025, recording healthy profit and balance sheet growth in the first quarter of the year.
Comprising of Sri Lanka’s largest private sector bank, its subsidiaries and an associate, the Group reported in a filing with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) that assets reached Rs 2.999 trillion as at 31st March 2025.
Gross income for the quarter grew by 9.85% to Rs 88.10 billion, while interest income improved by 3.14% to Rs 72.60 billion. Interest expenses reduced by 10.09% to Rs 38.38 billion as a result of repricing of liabilities amidst the lower rates regime that prevailed, generating a 23.53% growth in net interest income, which amounted to Rs 34.21 billion for the three months reviewed.
Total operating income grew by 33.40% to Rs 46.62 billion, but the Group’s provision for impairment charges and other losses was increased by 110.44% to Rs 7.23 billion with additional provisions made on a prudential basis for individually-significant customers, which resulted in an improvement in the Bank’s impaired loans (Stage 3) ratio.
Building on the momentum of its groundbreaking “Women in Tourism” initiative, Intrepid Travel Colombo, in collaboration with the Market Development Facility (MDF) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), successfully conducted another impactful workshop—this time focusing on women business owners in the tourism sector.
Held in Kandy on Saturday, 5th April, the session brought together 15 dynamic female business owners from the Central Province with a shared passion for responsible tourism and sustainable business. The workshop forms part of Intrepid’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and empowering women across the tourism value chain in Sri Lanka and follows the inaugural training program held in September last year which targeted aspiring female tour leaders.
This insightful session was tailored to uplift and support women who are already leading or managing businesses within the tourism ecosystem, and hailing from the Central Province.
“This was an impactful day of learning, sharing, and growing together,” said Poornaka Delpachitra, Country GM of Intrepid. “Our focus this time was on women business owners—those who are already shaping Sri Lanka’s tourism industry in meaningful ways but often face unique challenges in accessing resources, networks, and recognition. By creating a space for peer connection, leadership development, and shared learning, we’re investing in a stronger, more inclusive tourism sector.”
The training session was designed to strengthen key leadership and entrepreneurial skills such as business strategy, confidence-building, marketing, and innovation in sustainable tourism. It also provided participants with valuable networking opportunities and a sense of solidarity, reinforcing the message that women are not alone in their journeys.
Colombo Coffee Company, the largest total coffee solutions provider in Sri Lanka’s and a fully-owned subsidiary of the world’s largest Ceylon Tea exporter Akbar Brothers, has appointed Kushan Samararatne as the Chief Executive Officer.
With a career marked by strategic foresight, operational excellence, and transformational leadership, Kushan brings a wealth of experience and innovation to his new role. As General Manager, he led Colombo Coffee Company to unprecedented heights during his tenure.
Kushan’s impact at Colombo Coffee Company extended far beyond financial metrics. Under his dynamic leadership, the company successfully established its first in-house production unit, developed many local coffee blends, and launched roasting operations, making significant strides toward vertical integration and value creation. His deep commitment to quality was further evidenced by the company aligning its operations with Lavazza’s international standards – reinforcing Colombo Coffee Company’s reputation for excellence in every aspect of its operations.
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