30 Years of Leading Sustainable and Ethical agriculture

Bio Foods (Pvt.) Ltd. commemorated their30th anniversary as a leader of organic and fair trade agriculture on a global scale at the Monarch Imperial hotel. In a glittering ceremony held recently, It was a gala evening with music, entertainment and a sumptious dinner. There were many invitees, award winners and employees who made the evening a memorable night.

Established in 1993 by visionary founder and Chairman, Dr. A. Sarath Ranaweera, Bio foods has emerged as an exemplary model for sustainable and ethical farming practices. With an unwavering commitment to cultivating positive change, the company has excelled by embracing the entire food production chain, from certified farmer groups to processing plants to the end consumer product.

The company’s steadfast adherence to rigorous organic certification standards ensures products are untainted by harmful chemicals, pesticides, and genetically modified organisms. Also, Dr. Ranaweera’s esteemed position as a member of the Fairtrade Labelling Organization (FLO) standard-setting committees during the early 1990s contributed significantly to the fair trade regulations used globally today.

Concurrently, Bio Foods’ resolute fair trade practices and export revenues, and give livelihoods to numerous small-scale farmers across the nation. The small farmer groups Dr. Ranaweera founded and trained in organic and sustainable practices (SOFA and MOPA) were awarded the World’s Best Farmer Organization Award by FLO in the years 2015 and 2014 respectively.

He was also honoured with the inaugural ‘World’s Fairest Fairtrade Award” by the World Fairtrade Labelling Organization in 2014. Over the years, We have earned numerous accolades and acknowledgements, particularly across Europe, due to its steadfast dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. Dr Ranaweera said

Dr. Ranaweera stated, “Our dedication to organic and sustainable practices has yielded substantial results. Contrary to popular misconceptions, these methods have proven to offer yields equal to or even surpassing those of conventional practices. We have generated significant outcomes and shared these results, contributing essential foreign revenue to Sri Lanka for an extended period.” This perspective is further supported by Bio Foods’ endorsement of Biodynamic agriculture and its utilization of certified organic fertilizers for over a decade.

The Group CEO of Bio Foods, Madusha Ranaweera said ‘We stand here today, celebrating this significant milestone, amidst many challenges. Our success is a testament to the tireless efforts of our team, the dedication of our farmers, and the enduring support of our partners throughout our journey. We remain committed to this ideal as we move forward”.

As Bio Foods celebrates its 30th anniversary, the company unveils its vision for the future, characterized by an expansion into novel horizons. We aim to introduce innovative product lines that showcase the diverse riches of Sri Lanka’s organic agriculture in the future said Madusha. By marking this pivotal milestone, Bio Foods reiterates its core principles and dedication to nurture a better, healthier world said Madusha Ranaweera.