New Anthoney's Farms has been named among international sustainability leaders at a major agricultural conference, marking a significant milestone for Sri Lanka's animal protein sector.
New Anthoney's Farms was recognized as a global sustainability leader at Soy Connext 2026, a major agricultural summit held in Chicago this August organized by the US Soybean Export Council. The event drew over 800 delegates and highlighted the company's commitment to responsible sourcing practices, placing a Sri Lankan poultry producer among established international agribusiness leaders.
The recognition reflects the company's adoption of the Sustainable US Soy label and its verification under the US Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol. New Anthoney's Farms became the first company in South Asia to obtain this certification in 2023, and the distinction has made it a key reference point for discussions on responsible sourcing in the region. Currently, 16 Sri Lankan poultry producers and feed millers hold the Sustainable US Soy licence.
The company has built its identity over four decades around antibiotic-free poultry production, a practice that was once unusual in the industry. It describes itself as Sri Lanka's only fully antibiotic-free poultry producer, a distinction now central to its market positioning. In June, the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, announced plans to invest up to USD 10 million in the company to expand production capacity and strengthen supply chain efficiency. The expansion is projected to generate approximately USD 4.95 million in additional foreign exchange earnings by 2032, with exports expected to reach 1,936 metric tons annually.
The investment carries broader development objectives beyond the company's operations. The expansion is anticipated to create over 900 new jobs and benefit at least 200 smallholder farmers through contract farming arrangements, with approximately 22 percent of participants expected to be women from low-income households. Sri Lanka imported roughly 255,000 tonnes of US soybean meal in 2025, the world's largest market for containerized US soy, supporting a domestic animal feed industry producing close to 1.3 million metric tons annually.
