Derana Marketing Services (Private) Ltd. has once again secured the Gold Award in the Export Category at the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Awards Ceremony organized by SLIM (Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing). This marks the second time the company has earned this prestigious recognition.
The awards ceremony was held on the evening of April 28th at the Monarch Imperial Hotel, with top industry leaders and innovators in attendance.
Derana Marketing Services currently exports over 380 varieties of Sri Lankan food products to six countries worldwide, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of Sri Lanka on the global stage. The company has built a strong reputation over nearly 20 years for maintaining high food safety standards while delivering authentic Sri Lankan flavors.
Australia was the first destination for Derana’s export journey, and Denzil Jayaweera, Managing Director of Derana Australia, played a pivotal role in expanding the brand’s presence across the country. His strategic efforts helped position Derana as Australia’s most trusted Sri Lankan brand, bringing island flavors to diaspora communities and international consumers alike.
The SLIM Gold Award was granted based on comprehensive criteria including export volume, innovative marketing strategies, and a forward-looking vision. Representing the company, the Managing Director of Derana Marketing Services, Sri Lanka, along with senior officials, proudly accepted the award.
This win reaffirms Derana’s commitment to excellence, sustainability, and global reach in promoting Sri Lankan food culture around the world.

