Guyana's leading beverage manufacturer receives global recognition for product quality excellence
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Banks DIH Limited, Guyana's foremost food and beverage manufacturing company, is proud to announce that several of its flagship beverage products have been awarded the distinguished Monde Selection International Gold Quality Award — one of the world's most respected independent product quality certifications.
The award-winning products span many of the company's signature beverages in the Beer award category including Banks Beer, Classic Premium Lager Beer, Malta Supreme Coconut and Ginseng, Malta Supreme 0.0% and Sorrel Shandy — evidence to the consistent, high-caliber standards that Banks DIH Limited has maintained throughout its over 70-year history of production excellence.
A World-Class Standard of Quality
Established in 1961, the Monde Selection is an internationally recognised quality evaluation body that assesses consumer products against rigorous sensory and scientific criteria. Products are evaluated by an independent jury of experts across parameters including visual appearance, aroma, taste, aftertaste, mouthfeel, and overall quality, with award tiers assigned based on final scores. Earning this distinction places Banks DIH among a global community of quality-conscious manufacturers recognised for exceeding international benchmarks.
Leadership Statement
Speaking at the press conference marking this achievement, Matthew Kendal, Brew Master of Banks DIH Limited, stated:
"This recognition affirms what our teams work toward every single day — delivering products of exceptional quality that our consumers in Guyana and beyond can be proud of. The Monde Selection award is not simply a trophy; it is an independent, expert validation of our commitment to excellence in every bottle we produce. We dedicate this achievement to our workforce, as this award reflects our passion, dedication, and expertise in delivering premium products."
Award-Winning Products
The following Banks DIH beverage lines received Monde Selection recognition:
- Banks Beer - Gold Quality Award
- Classic Premium Lager - Gold Quality Award
- Malta Supreme Coconut and Ginseng - Gold Quality Award
- Malta Supreme Court 0.0% - Gold Quality Award
- Shandy Sorrel - Gold Quality Award
Each product was independently submitted for evaluation and assessed by a panel of internationally credentialed experts, reflecting the company's confidence in its manufacturing standards and product formulations.
About Banks D.I.H Limited
Established in 1955, Banks DIH Limited is Guyana's largest food and beverage manufacturer, with a portfolio spanning beers, spirits, wines, carbonated beverages, malt drinks, and food products. The company operates multiple production facilities across Guyana and is widely recognised as a pillar of Guyana's industrial and economic landscape. Banks DIH is publicly listed and committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, and product quality.
About Monde Selection
Founded in 1961, Monde Selection is an internally recognized Quality Institute dedicated to the evaluation and promotion of consumer products across multiple categories, include Food, Beers, Spirits, Water &Soft Drinks, Health Products and Cosmetics. Renowned for its rigorous and impartial assessment process. Monde Selection provides a level of recognition that elevates awarded brands on a global scale.