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A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
Feb 06 2026
32New Anthoney’s Farms, Sri Lanka’s only producer of 100pct antibiotic-free chicken, is celebrating 40 years of serving families with healthier, safer poultry. What began with Chairman Emil Stanley and his wife, Directress Ms. S. M. D. Marie Seetha Lakshmee, and their simple commitment to provide quality chicken to families in 1986 has evolved into a comprehensive journey of listening to customers, responding to their needs, and continuously innovating to deliver the safest chicken in Sri Lanka.
From humble beginnings with just 1,000 birds, Emil and Marie built their business piece by piece, always with their customers at the center. They expanded their farm operations, built processing facilities, established cold storage rooms, and developed feed operations—each step driven by listening to families and understanding what they needed. Today, this customer-first approach has created a comprehensive ecosystem: the flagship HarithaHari range, innovative value-added products including Crizzpys and Frenchys, modern retail chain Meatlery, and free islandwide delivery through Dorakadapaliya—all designed to serve Sri Lankan families better.
Demonstrating their ongoing commitment to customers, in November 2025 the company announced a significant expansion with Chicken Havens, a premium eight-product range. This investment represents their capability to serve professional kitchens at scale while maintaining the quality standards Emil and Marie established forty years ago. The company continues to pioneer innovation that serves families, having introduced Crizzpys—Sri Lanka’s first ready-to-eat frozen crispy chicken—and Dorakadapaliya home delivery, bringing quality directly to customers’ doorsteps.
Emil Stanley, Chairman and Managing Director, said “Starting with 1,000 birds and a conviction that there had to be a better way to serve families, we’ve created Sri Lanka’s model for sustainable poultry production. Our achievements represent contributions to national food security and public health that will benefit generations to come. We’ve always listened to our customers, evolved with them, and made decisions based on what families need—that’s been our guiding principle for forty years.”
This commitment to customers is backed by Sri Lanka’s most comprehensive certifications. New Anthoney’s was named Best Exporter in the Processed Food Category at the 26th Presidential Export Awards. It is the first poultry producer in Sri Lanka to obtain FSSC 22000 certification, holds the country’s only Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement under ISO 14064-1:2018, and became the first company in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa to adopt the “Sustainable U.S. Soy” label for responsible feed sourcing, and first to introduce 100pct compostable, plant-based packaging for its HarithaHari range—all to give customers confidence in every product.
“Our 40-year journey reflects an unwavering commitment to serving families with the safest chicken in Sri Lanka,” said Neil Suraweera, CEO of New Anthoney’s Farms. “We’re pursuing ambitious plans across production, retail, and innovation—always listening to what our customers need. Every initiative in our pipeline reinforces the same principle: Sri Lankan families deserve the safest, highest-quality poultry, and we’re committed to delivering it while staying close to our customers.”
The company also holds HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, and both local and international Halal certifications, while adhering to animal welfare standards set by the National Chicken Council, USA. In early 2023, continuing their commitment to control every aspect of quality for their customers, New Anthoney’s acquired Gold Coin Feed Mills (Lanka), one of Sri Lanka’s most reputed feed producers, ensuring complete oversight from hatchery to household.
Beyond serving families with safe chicken, New Anthoney’s leads public health advocacy on antimicrobial resistance. “When Marie and I learned about antimicrobial resistance, we realized our responsibility went beyond just producing antibiotic-free chicken,” says Chairman Emil Stanley. During World AMR Awareness Week 2025, the company hosted a high-level forum in partnership with the Ministry of Health, bringing together policymakers, healthcare professionals, and veterinary experts. The company has pledged to make this an annual commitment, alongside employee awareness sessions and educational programs in schools and universities.
