SMR Consolidated (Sena Mills and Refineries Pvt Ltd), one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer, refiner and exporter of edible oils and fats, has once again received national-level recognition for its unwavering commitment to quality and excellence. The company secured the Silver Award in the Extra-Large category of the Coconut & Coconut Products Sector at the 31st NCE Annual Export Awards.
Held on December 8, at the Shangrila Colombo, The Annual Export Awards is organized by the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) of Sri Lanka and is designed to recognize and reward outstanding performances amongst Sri Lanka’s exporters.
The awards are presented after a stringent, strict, and comprehensive evaluation of the applications by an independent panel of judges. The evaluation criteria include financial performance over the preceding three years, export performance, value addition, foreign exchange earnings, effective management, branding, and research and development.
SMR Consolidated Manager International Sales & Marketing at Varnan Neethirajah said; “It is truly an honour and a privilege to be acknowledged with this very prestigious award and represent the extra-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 53 countries, worldwide.”
“Reflecting on the company’s history and customer loyalty, Neethirajah continued, “In 1997, we inaugurated our 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.”
Notably, SMR Consolidated’s dedication to excellence has earned it various coveted food safety and quality certifications, including BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO, SEDEX, SMETA, FAIRTRADE Organic, Kosher and others. In 2023, the company marked a significant milestone with its export products reaching over 53 countries across 6 continents, for the first time.
This recent accolade also comes on the heels of SMR Consolidated’s success in the previous year, where it secured the Bronze Award at the 30th NCE Annual Export Awards in the same category.
