17th January 2024, Colombo: Baraka, a prominent leader in black seed oil and herbal product manufacturing, recently achieved a significant accolade by winning the Best Exporter Award in the Herbal & Ayurveda Category at the 25th Presidential Exports Awards, held by the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka. This award celebrates Baraka’s dedication to exporting top-quality herbal and Ayurvedic products and coincides with the 30th anniversary of Bio Extracts, the company behind Baraka’s esteemed range of herbal healthcare products.
Since its inception in 1993, Bio Extracts has expanded its reach to over 54 countries worldwide. The award recognizes the team’s efforts in overcoming challenges and maintaining international success. Baraka has been acknowledged multiple times for its excellence, receiving various awards like the Presidential Exports Awards, NCE Exports Awards, and CNCI Industrial Excellence Awards.
Sattar Kassim, Managing Director of Bio Extracts, takes pride in the company’s journey, emphasizing the significance of black seed, the cornerstone of their products, and the company’s blend of Sri Lankan herbal traditions. This dedication to quality has fostered trust among its global customers.
Baraka’s products are centred around black seed, known for its health benefits. The company combines traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern technology in its advanced manufacturing facility in Ratmalana.
As a part of Aberdeen Holdings, Baraka benefits from being under the umbrella of a diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate active in eleven industries. Marking its 30th anniversary, Baraka is focusing on research and development, fostering innovation, and expanding its range of herbal healthcare products, consistent with its mission to offer effective herbal remedies globally.
Bio Extracts is a trailblazer in integrating traditional herbal remedies with contemporary technology. With black seed as a key ingredient, Baraka’s products are registered and approved by the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine and hold certifications like GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, Fair Choice, Halal, Kosher, USDA, EU, and Organic JAS. The company’s impressive global presence spans over 54 countries, solidifying its status as a distinguished provider of indigenous and Ayurvedic medical products.