UK (Commonwealth Union)_ A family business founded by entrepreneurs of Sri Lankan Tamil origin has won the 2026 Family Business Growth Award in London. The business BTM International was chosen from more than 2,700 companies in the region through a rigorous selection process. The company is based in London and has a strong presence in the European market, distributing processed and canned fish products. The company, established in 2000, has steadily expanded over the years and now draws on decades of combined management experience in global trade, retail, and administration.
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The award highlights the company’s consistent growth, expanding market reach, and commitment to high standards of customer service. The judges also recognized BTM’s capacity to maintain business practices that are both ethical and based on a family-led structure. The company’s success is viewed as part of a wider trend of diaspora-led businesses making a difference worldwide. A family business model, made and run by brothers Thiyagarajah Balasingham and Thiyagarajah Manoharan, the company is a testament to the power of working together. BTM has grown from a small operation to a household name across the UK and Europe. Its products have gained a loyal customer base, supported by a reputation for reliability and quality.
Company representatives described the award as a proud moment, noting that it reflects more than 26 years of dedication to building the BTM name. They said the brand has become widely associated with quality in processed fish products, earning trust among customers across multiple markets. The business originally focused on canned fish, sardines, and dry goods but has diversified since then, and today, BTM distributes a wide range of international food products from well-known brands from Thailand, Germany, Morocco, and India. This includes items like instant noodles, mineral water, canned seafood, and spice mixes.
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In recent years, the company has also introduced its own line of premium products. These include ready-to-eat fish curry, traditional spice blends, cooking oils, lentils, rice varieties, and other pantry essentials inspired by South Asian cuisine. BTM is still living up to its promise of offering quality products at affordable prices despite the increased product range. Many customers have been satisfied with the reasonable prices and the range of products offered by BTM, and the company’s ethical business practices and commitment to customer satisfaction have helped BTM to establish a firm reputation and continuous growth in the industry. The latest award is a major accomplishment for BTM International and also indicates the growing influence of Sri Lankan Tamil businesses in global markets.
