Shan Meemanage wins award for Innovation in Shellfish Farming and Exports

Tropical Shellfish (Pvt) Ltd, established in 2015 by Shan Meemanage has been named the winner of the Most Innovative Shellfish Farming & Export Company of the Year, Asia Award 2024 by Business World International Organization. 

The award ceremony will be held in Bangkok on January 25, celebrates Shan’s exceptional contributions to sustainable aquaculture and innovative practices that have revolutionised the seafood export industry in Asia. 

The award will be presented by the Prime Minister of Thailand - Paetongtarn Shinawatra. 

Shan Meemanage’s groundbreaking model of cultivating giant freshwater prawns in open reservoirs—the world’s first and only such initiative—has positioned him as the largest exporter of these prawns to Thailand, a milestone he pioneered from Sri Lanka.

This sustainable approach has led to thousands of local fishermen, transforming livelihoods while earning global recognition. 

As the founder of Divron Bioventures, Shan has championed sustainable aquaculture practices that balance environmental preservation with industry growth.