New Anthoney’s Farms recognised as Global Sustainability Leader at Soy Connext 2026

New Anthoney’s Farms, Sri Lanka’s pioneering producer of antibiotic free poultry, has been honoured on the global stage at Soy Connext 2026, the flagship summit of the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), held from August 5 to 7 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

The recognition came during a dedicated sustainability session that brought together a record turnout of more than 800 delegates, the largest in the event’s history. New Anthoney’s Farms was named among global sustainability leaders for its use of the Sustainable U.S. Soy and Fed with Sustainable U.S. Soy labels, standing alongside honourees from the Americas, Greater China and Southeast Asia in what was one of the strongest showings yet for South Asia.

The recognition carries particular weight for New Anthoney’s Farms. In 2023, the company became the first in the South Asia region to secure the Sustainable U.S. Soy licence, verified under the U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol. That early move has since made the company a reference point for USSEC when discussing what responsible sourcing looks like in practice, a distinction reflected in the sustainability credentials of Anthoney’s Feeds, the group’s feed milling arm, which underpins the antibiotic free standard the company was built on.

“This recognition reflects a commitment we made years before it became an industry conversation,” said Neil Suraweera, CEO of New Anthoney’s Farms. “Sustainable sourcing and profitability were never competing goals for us. They were always the same goal, and our customers see that in every bird we raise.”

The Chicago honour adds to a year of milestones for New Anthoney’s Farms. The company marked its 40th anniversary in 2026, was named Best Exporter in the Processed Food Category at the 26th Presidential Export Awards organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, and finished as first runner up for Best Stall in the Food and Beverage category at ProFood ProPack. The company also secured up to USD 10 million in investment from the International Finance Corporation, including support from the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, to expand production capacity by up to 70 percent.

Sri Lanka remains the world’s largest containerised buyer of US soybean meal, importing roughly 255,000 tonnes in 2025 to feed an animal feed industry producing close to 1.3 million metric tons annually, with poultry as its largest customer. New Anthoney’s Farms’ standing at Soy Connext reflects the growing weight of Sri Lanka’s poultry sector within that global supply chain.