Colombo Coffee Company, Sri Lanka’s largest and most awarded coffee solutions provider, marked an extraordinary year of growth, recognition, and industry leadership, firmly cementing its position as the driving force behind the evolution of Sri Lanka’s coffee sector.
The year began with a historic milestone as Colombo Coffee Company made history at the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2025, organized by the Chartered Professional Managers (CPM) Sri Lanka. Standing tall among 126 leading corporate organizations, the company secured the Overall Silver Award, a true testament to its excellence in governance, strategy, and operational leadership. Further accolades at the same awards included the Excellence Award in Best Management Practices, Sector Winner – Manufacturing (Food & Beverage), and a Merit Award in the ESG Cluster, underscoring the company’s strong commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Adding to this achievement, Mr. Kushan Samararatne, General Manager of Colombo Coffee Company, was honored with the Excellence in Leadership Award, recognizing his transformative leadership and vision that continues to steer the company towards innovation and long-term impact.
Building on this momentum, Colombo Coffee Company was named the Outstanding Coffee and Coffee-Related Products Company of the Year at the Asia Miracle Awards, further reinforcing its dominance and credibility on a regional platform.
Mr. Samararatne’s leadership excellence was further recognized at the Management & Leadership Excellence Awards 2025, where he emerged as Winner – Manufacturing (Food & Beverage) Category, Overall Silver – Management & Leadership Excellence, and Winner – Sustainability & Circular Economy Category, highlighting a leadership approach rooted in growth, people, and purpose.
The year concluded on a high note at the Great HR Awards, where Colombo Coffee Company secured the Winner – Excellence Award for Best Talent Management and the Merit Award – Medium Category, celebrating the company’s people-first culture and commitment to nurturing talent.
Marking a defining turning point for the Sri Lankan coffee industry, Colombo Coffee Company was fully acquired by Akbar Brothers, signaling a powerful new chapter of scale, strength, and national significance for the brand and the industry at large.
Beyond accolades, Colombo Coffee Company continued to play a pivotal role in promoting Sri Lankan coffee, partnering with multiple institutions and spearheading initiatives such as La Dolce Tazza, an iconic platform celebrating Italian coffee culture while creating global exposure in partnership with the Italian Embassy of Sri-Lanka and learning opportunities for the local industry. The company also strengthened its partnership with SLIM (Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing), empowering the next generation of brand managers and marketing leaders in the country.
Taking Sri Lankan coffee to the world stage, Colombo Coffee Company proudly represented the nation at leading international trade fairs including Private Label Middle East (PLME) and Gulfood, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s presence in the global coffee and beverage arena.
Innovation remained at the heart of the company’s growth story with the launch of RUSH, Sri Lanka’s first-ever coffee-based Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverage range, redefining on-the-go coffee consumption. The introduction of the Royal Blend further reinforced the company’s mission to bring a premium-quality cup of coffee into every Sri Lankan home.
Today, Colombo Coffee Company commands an impressive 95% market share in the HORECA sector, playing a vital role in supporting and elevating Sri Lanka’s booming tourism industry through world-class coffee solutions.
As Colombo Coffee Company looks ahead, this landmark year stands as a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, leadership, and its vision of positioning Sri Lanka as a respected name in the global coffee landscape.
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