New Anthoney's Farms, a Sri Lankan poultry company, has been recognised as a global sustainability leader at an international conference in Chicago, while securing significant investment to expand operations and support smallholder farmers.
New Anthoney's Farms has been named among global sustainability leaders at Soy Connext 2026, a summit organised by the US Soybean Export Council held in Chicago this August. The recognition places the Sri Lankan poultry producer alongside established international agribusiness firms. The company was honoured for its use of Sustainable US Soy certifications, becoming the first South Asian company to secure the Sustainable US Soy licence in 2023, verified under the US Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol.
The poultry producer has built its reputation over four decades on a commitment to antibiotic-free production at every stage. The company claims to be Sri Lanka's only fully antibiotic-free poultry producer, a distinction that has shaped both its market positioning and investment appeal. Currently, 16 Sri Lankan poultry producers and feed millers hold the Sustainable US Soy licence, reflecting growing industry adoption of responsible sourcing standards.
In June, the International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, announced plans to invest up to USD 10 million in New Anthoney's Farms Group. The investment aims to expand production capacity, improve supply chain efficiency, and increase access to safe, affordable poultry domestically. The company expects annual poultry exports to reach 1,936 metric tons by 2032, representing a 29 percent increase from 2024 levels and generating approximately USD 4.95 million in additional foreign exchange earnings.
The expansion carries significant social benefits. The investment is projected to create over 900 new jobs while supporting at least 200 smallholder farmers through contract farming arrangements, with approximately 22 percent of participants expected to be women from low-income households. Smallholder farmers currently contribute around 40 percent of New Anthoney's production, though they represent 85 percent of Sri Lanka's poultry sector overall and supply less than 30 percent of total output.
