Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited, Sri Lanka’s leading agribusiness solutions provider, was appointed as the exclusive distributor for Evonik Industries AG’s globally recognised specialty nutrient portfolio, marking the first-ever introduction of these advanced animal nutrition solutions to the Sri Lankan poultry industry. Headquartered in Germany and active in over 110 countries, Evonik is among the world’s top five animal nutrition companies and one of the largest specialty chemicals manufacturers globally. Its animal nutrition division is renowned for evidence-based, science-led innovations that improve animal health, optimise feed use and enhance overall production efficiency.
At a launch held on 25th November 2025 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, key representatives from Evonik Industries AG, Hayleys PLC and Hayleys Agriculture were present, including Mr. Mohan Pandithage, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hayleys PLC. Evonik Industries AG was represented by Dr. Marion Hax, Head of Specialty Nutrition, Evonik Animal Nutrition; Dr. Lukas Baur, Global Portfolio Development Manager; Dr. Girish Channarayapatana, Technical Head, Specialty Nutrients – Asia; and Dr. Yuwraj Patil, Business Manager, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Susantha Mallawa Arachchi Director of Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited and General Manager of Hayleys Animal Health added: “Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited is committed to elevating Sri Lanka’s livestock sector with globally benchmarked technologies. This partnership with Evonik Industries AG, one of the world’s most respected names in animal nutrition, enables us to offer scientifically validated, high-performance solutions that directly address the needs of poultry producers. Moreover, this collaboration combines the global scientific leadership of Evonik Industries AG with the deep local expertise and distribution strength of Hayleys Agriculture, reinforcing the country’s ability to adopt modern, performance-driven approaches in poultry nutrition. We believe this collaboration will significantly contribute to both productivity and long-term industry resilience.”
Sri Lankan feed producers and poultry integrators will gain access to Evonik Industries AG’s premium specialty nutrient solutions, including GUTCARE® – a unique probiotic strain designed to strengthen gut health, improve resilience against stress factors, and enhance overall animal well-being; SPEOCARE® T60 – a high-performance tributyrin that supports gut integrity and nutrient absorption particularly in challenging production environments; and GUANAMINO® – a highly bioavailable guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) that improves energy metabolism, muscle development and reproductive performances. These products are recognised globally for delivering higher feed conversion efficiency, improved bird health and reduced overall production costs, enabling producers to remain competitive and sustainable in dynamic market conditions.
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited drives unparalleled economic value across an extensive ecosystem of outgrowers, farmers and other agricultural producers through creating links to global supply chains, modernising Sri Lanka’s agriculture industry and building capacity across networks through its widespread extension services. Its partnerships with globally renowned principals, extensive relationships across Sri Lanka’s agricultural value chains, domain-specific knowledge and best-in-class research and development capabilities support the longevity of the industry.
The partnership delivers a clear competitive edge by giving Hayleys Agriculture exclusive access to globally benchmarked, science-driven nutrition solutions that are not available through competing distributors. Being first to market with these innovations strengthens its value proposition to feed producers and integrators, positioning the company as a solutions partner rather than a conventional supplier.
This advantage is further reinforced by Hayleys Agriculture’s strong technical support, extension services and nationwide reach, enabling faster adoption, measurable performance gains for customers and deeper, longer-term relationships across the poultry value chain.
