A solution for the skilled labour scarcity of cinnamon processing through mechanisation

Abstract

Sri Lanka is known worldwide for more than several centuries for distinct flavours of the natural spices grown in the country. Cinnamon is the leading spice in the country in terms of foreign revenue earnings. Today, Sri Lanka continues to be the leading exporter and grower of Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon. It generates four-fifths of the world's output and commands more than 70% of the world market