21 November 2023 11:07 am Views - 192
Dimantha Nanayakkara - Head of Strategic Business Development at SMR Consolidated expressed his excitement saying, “It is truly an honour and a privilege to be acknowledged with this very prestigious award and represent the large-scale coconut sector. From our inception, we have remained steadfast in our pursuit of quality and excellence, a commitment that has made our products highly sought-after in over 50 countries worldwide. Today, in numerous international markets, we are hailed as the gold standard for quality, and we endeavour every day to maintain this reputation. Since our humble beginnings in the 1960s as a coconut oil mill, our journey has been one of consistent growth and expansion. In 1997, we inaugurated our own edible oil refinery, pioneering the use of the first continuous physical edible oil refining facility in Sri Lanka. Since then, we have led the industry in terms of quality. We take this moment to appreciate our valued customers locally and globally for their unwavering trust and faith in our products.”
The National Industry Excellence Awards is an island-wide competition to select the best entrepreneurs in the Micro, Small- and Large-Scale local industries, across a wide range of sectors. The programme is conducted by the Industrial Development Board of Sri Lanka, the awards are bestowed after a rigorous and thorough assessment of applications by an impartial panel of judges, in accordance with strict evaluation criteria covering a range of metrics.
SMR Consolidated’s unwavering dedication to quality has also earned the company prestigious food safety and quality certifications, including BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO, SEDEX, SMETA, FAIRTRADE Organic, and Kosher, among others. In 2023, the company reached a significant milestone by exporting its products to over fifty countries across six continents for the first time. Coco Organic," the globally recognized brand under the umbrella of SMR Consolidated, showcases the quintessence of Sri Lankan coconuts on a global scale. With a steadfast commitment to quality and authenticity, "Coco Organic" has emerged as the foremost coconut oil brand in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region. Unwavering in its pursuit of excellence, "Coco Organic" is actively engaged in its mission to expand its presence and influence across the world. Additionally, the company was also recognized with two Bronze Awards (National Level) at the National Industry Awards 2022 in the Coconut Industry – Large Scale Category, and the Bronze Award at the National Chamber of Exporters Annual Export Awards 2022.
As a business deeply rooted in the community, SMR Consolidated places emphasis on people and sustainability, delivering value to the people of Sri Lanka in various ways beyond providing high-quality products. Being a locally owned and nurtured enterprise, SMR Consolidated actively contributes to the community by directly employing nearly 1,000 individuals and creating indirect economic opportunities for over 5,000 people, positively impacting the livelihoods of more than 6,000 rural families. Furthermore, SMR Consolidated plays a pivotal role in enhancing the global image of Sri Lanka through its products in international markets.