Ceylon Cold Stores and Keells Food clinch 3 awards at 30th NCE Export Awards 2022

NCE Challenge Trophy under the Medium Category for ‘The Best Ethical Trading Exporter’ received by Ceylon Cold Stores Consumer Food Sector President Daminda Gamlath, Head of Supply Chain Sanjeewa Jayasundara, and Head of International Marketing Sudantha Victoria           

Gold award in the Small category in Processed Food Products received by Ceylon Cold Stores KFPL Chief Executive Officer Viranga Wickramaratne  

Gold award in the Medium category in the Confectionery Products Sector received by Ceylon Cold Stores International Marketing Department Market Development Manager Chaminda Sampath Thambawita 

Sri Lanka’s legendary and favourite household consumer food brands Elephant House and Keells Krest clinched two Gold awards along with the NCE Challenge Trophy at the 30th annual NCE Export Awards 2022, held recently. 

Backed by a rich and strong heritage since 1866, the brands have triumphantly steered through the business arena and securely established themselves as one of the most recognised and reliable brands in the local and international business environment. 

Having bravely propelled itself to reach the pinnacle of success, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC reaped the benefits of its stringent business acumen by winning the Gold award in the Medium category in the Confectionery Products Sector and the Gold award in the Small category in the Processed Food Products for Keells Foods PLC this year. 

Receiving the NCE Challenge Trophy under the Medium Category for ‘The Best Ethical Trading Exporter’ was an honoured achievement as it highlighted Ceylon Cold Stores’ ability to produce innovative products and retain market share amidst rising competition. The award further highlighted the long-standing values that the brand believes in and its determination to operate with ethics and principles. 

Sharing the joy of the achievements, Head of International Marketing Sudantha Victoria commented, “We are truly encouraged to be recognised and awarded for our contributions and efforts. Ceylon Cold Stores PLC will undoubtedly continue to push into new territories and international markets through product innovation and expansions. Our presence in over 15 markets worldwide and our entry into challenging markets over the past few years, has proven our capabilities. In addition, our established partnerships with renowned international partners have helped us achieve significant growth in the export sector.”

“We will continue planning for the next growth and expansion stage through product innovation and entry into new markets. This will be a continuation of our contribution to and growth of the export revenue of Sri Lanka, which is critically important for the nation’s growth and sustenance. We are confident that we match the international standards in terms of our standout product attributes and superior quality,” Sudantha further stated.  This is the fifth consecutive year that Ceylon Cold Stores PLC exporting Elephant House branded Frozen Confectionary and Beverages has won the Gold award in the Medium category in the Confectionery Products Sector, reiterating the excellence the brand has showcased and maintained consistently. It goes on to display a strong indicator of the popularity and demand the brand has established among consumers across generations.

Keells Foods PLC bettered itself by winning this year’s Gold award in the Small category in Processed Food Products. Having won a silver award at the last NCE Awards, this year’s achievement clearly shows that the brand has set a higher bar and excelled in achieving success. 

These awards are testimonies of the commitment and determination Ceylon Cold Stores PLC and Keells Food Products PLC have in satisfying the consumer’s taste buds by providing enriched products and supporting the country’s economy through prudent business practices.

As a trusted and undisputed leader in the industry, Elephant House showcases its Sri Lankan roots and culture, elevating the brand into the international arena through new ventures and expansions. Strengthened by truly unique product ranges, the brand, synonymous with wholesome goodness and fun, has established a long-standing tradition and culture of excellence that has truly won the hearts of consumers, local and global.