Hayleys Agriculture Holdings triumphs at Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025 with multiple honours

Award recipients from Hayleys Agriculture Holdings at Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, Sri Lanka’s highest national honour for exporters

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its position as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export economy after three of its business units were recognised at the prestigious Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, the highest national honour bestowed on exporters, which took place recently at the BMICH in Colombo. 

The accolades celebrate the outstanding export performance of HJS Condiments Limited, Quality Seed Company Limited and Hayleys Agro Biotech (Pvt.) Ltd, highlighting the group’s diversity, resilience and global competitiveness across its agri-business verticals.

This achievement further reinforces Hayleys Agriculture’s leadership in agri-innovation and international market excellence, while underscoring its commitment to uplifting the Sri Lankan farmers, growers and wider agriculture ecosystem.

HJS Condiments was honoured as Best Exporter – Processed Fruits and Vegetables, recognising its excellence in producing and exporting high-quality, value-added agricultural products to global markets. The company was evaluated on key performance indicators including export turnover, repatriation of export proceeds, net foreign exchange earnings, market and product diversification, value addition, innovation and sustainable export practices, the areas in which HJS Condiments demonstrated exceptional performance.

Quality Seed Company received the Best Exporter – Floriculture award, reflecting its leadership in the global floriculture industry. As Sri Lanka’s only F1 Hybrid Seed Exporter, the company plays a vital role in generating foreign exchange through precision-led seed exports, strengthening the country’s reputation as a reliable source of high-value floriculture products.

Further strengthening the group’s recognition, Hayleys Agro Biotech was presented with a Merit Award – Floriculture for its innovative contributions to the sector. The award acknowledges the company’s advanced tissue culture technologies and its success in exporting high-value planting materials. Evaluated against the same rigorous performance criteria, Hayleys Agro Biotech demonstrated strong results in innovation, value addition and sustainable export practices, positioning Sri Lanka at the forefront of modern, technology-driven agriculture.

Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Managing Director Jayanthi Dharmasena said, “These awards are a powerful endorsement of our long-term commitment to innovation, quality and global excellence. They reflect the dedication of our teams and the trust placed in us by international markets. More importantly, they reaffirm our purpose of transforming Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector into one that is modern, competitive and globally respected. We share this recognition with our farmers, growers and partners across the country, whose collaboration makes these achievements possible.”

Deputy Managing Director Lushan Abesekera added, “This recognition underscores our ability to consistently meet stringent global standards while delivering innovative, high-value agricultural products. From advanced planting materials to processed fruit and vegetable exports, our focus remains on excellence, reliability and long-term partnerships. These awards motivate us to continue investing in technology, skills and sustainable practices that benefit both international customers and local farming communities.”

The multiple honours secured at Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025 reflect Hayleys Agriculture Holdings’ growing stature in global markets and its meaningful contribution to national economic development. Through strong export performance, adherence to international standards and a continued focus on farmer empowerment, the group remains a vital force in strengthening Sri Lanka’s agricultural resilience and long-term economic sustainability.