Hayleys Agriculture partners Evonik to enhance poultry nutritional standards

Leaders from Hayleys PLC, with Chairman Mohan Pandithage (4th from right), Hayleys Agriculture Holdings and Evonik Industries AG at the launch event marking Hayleys Agriculture’s appointment as the exclusive distributor of Evonik’s specialty nutrition 

portfolio in Sri Lanka

 Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Director and Hayleys Animal Health General Manager Dr. Susantha Mallawa Arachchi

Agribusiness solutions provider Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd. Has been 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 25 November 2025 at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, key representatives from Evonik Industries AG, Hayleys PLC and Hayleys Agriculture were present, including Hayleys PLC Chairman/CEO Mohan Pandithage. Evonik Industries AG was represented by Head of Specialty Nutrition Evonik Animal Nutrition Dr. Marion Hax, Global Portfolio Development Manager Dr. Lukas Baur, Technical Head, Specialty Nutrients – Asia Dr. Girish Channarayapatana, and Business Manager, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal Dr. Yuwraj Patil,.

Commenting on the partnership, Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Director and Hayleys Animal Health General Manager Dr. Susantha Mallawa Arachchi said: “Hayleys Agriculture Holdings 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 said it is committed to driving unparalleled economic value across an extensive ecosystem of outgrowers, farmers and other agricultural producers by 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.