Bio Foods marks 30 years of pioneering sustainable and ethical agriculture

Bio Foods (Pvt.) Ltd., a pioneer in export agriculture in Sri Lanka, proudly commemorated its 30th anniversary as a leader of organic and fair-trade agriculture on a global scale. 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 fortify the livelihoods of 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, Bio Foods has earned numerous accolades and acknowledgements, particularly across Europe, due to its steadfast dedication to sustainability and social responsibility.