RIOCOCO pioneering manufacturer of soilless coconut growing media based in Sri Lanka, has been honored with two prestigious Silver Awards at the Annual Stevie Awards also known as the American Business Awards 2024. RIOCOCO was recognised for its excellence as the Manufacturing Company of the Year and for its cutting-edge contributions in Sustainability and Climate Protection products.
Established in 2004, RIOCOCO began with a vision to revolutionise the coconut growing media industry with the corporate headquarters in Texas, USA. Founded by Shan Halamba, the company quickly gained prominence for its commitment to producing high-quality, uniform, and consistent coconut growing media for medium to high tech greenhouses. Over the years, RIOCOCO has expanded its operations to over 65 countries worldwide, becoming a global leader and the brand in the industry.
"It's an honour to receive these prestigious awards. We feel that we did something really great. That's why we won these awards. This achievement will be motivating us to work more harder to achieve gold awards. We received silver awards this year, and our next hope is for gold awards. I would like to thank our teams in Sri Lanka and the US, and our clients all around the world. It is they who are behind all these achievements." Said Teesha Perera, Vice President of RIOCOCO, who received the awards at the ceremony held in Marriot Marquee Hotel in New York, USA.
The Stevie’ American Business Awards, established in 2002, are renowned globally for honouring outstanding achievements and positive contributions in business. With nine distinct programmes catering to various sectors, they receive over 12,000 nominations annually. Judged by a panel of esteemed professionals, including executives and entrepreneurs, the awards are known for their rigorous evaluation process and constructive feedback, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation across industries. Supported by leading B2B marketers, publishers, and Government institutions, the Stevie Awards signify unparalleled recognition in the business world.
Teesha Perera, (Vice President of RIOCOCO) and Ana Mendez (Chief Financial Officer of RIOCOCO)
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