Colombo (LNW): To meet festive season demand, Sri Lanka expects a shipment of 15 million imported eggs arriving on December 17, the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation confirmed.
The corporation plans to distribute 10 million quality-assured eggs to Sathosa outlets on December 18.
Chairman Asiri Walisundara asserted that the consignment will arrive tomorrow and will undergo testing before release.
Trade Minister Nalin Fernando granted permission for the State Trading Corporation to import eggs until April 2024 to curb rising prices.
Local producers recently stated eggs cannot be sold below Rs. 55 until Christmas.
