11th June 2025
By - Pelwatte Team
Pelwatte Dairy Launches First-Ever Pension Scheme for Sri Lankan Dairy Farmers
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — In a historic move that redefines rural financial security, Pelwatte Dairy Industries has announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first pension scheme for dairy farmers, reinforcing its commitment to both national self-sufficiency and the welfare of the farming community.
Pelwatte Dairy, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost homegrown dairy brands, has long been a pillar in the push to replace imported dairy with locally produced milk, saving the nation billions in foreign exchange. Milk powder production is expected to increase by 80% upon completion of the new Kurunegala proc...
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7th April 2025
By - Pelwatte Team
Pelwatte Kiri Ithirena Miliyanayak Rewards Loyalty and Supports Sri Lanka
Pelwatte Kiri Ithirena Miliyanayak Rewards Loyalty and Supports Sri Lanka
31st March 2025, Colombo: Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd., Sri Lanka’s leading 100% local dairy brand, celebrated the grand finale of its highly successful consumer promotion, “Pelwatte Kiri Ithirena Miliyanayak,” with a press conference and prize-giving ceremony held on April 2, 2025, at BMICH.
The campaign, which ran for two months, invited consumers to send in two empty Pelwatte Full Cream Milk Powder 400g packets along with their contact details for a chance to win cash...
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20th March 2025
By - Pelwatte Team
Pelwatte Dairy, Solidaridad, DFAT Australia, and PIB of Netherlands join hands to empower women dairy farmers.
Wednesday 8th January 2025: In a demonstration of sustainable business practices, Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited and Solidaridad Asia Network, which is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Partners for International Business (PIB) of the Netherlands, demonstrating a robust international partnership committed to socio-economic development and sustainable business practices. The project titled "Inclusion of Women in the Formal Dairy Supply Chain for Economic Empowerment of Women Diary Farmers." commenced in ...
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20th March 2025
By - Pelwatte Team
Pelwatte Dairy Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Drive Growth
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd has announced the appointment of two seasoned industry professionals to key leadership roles as part of its continued commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth. Dilantha Fernando joins as Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), while Thushara Jayalath takes on the role of Group Chief Operating Officer (GCOO). Their combined expertise is expected to strengthen the company’s ability to scale operations, improve efficiencies, and enhance overall business performance.
Dilantha Fernando bring...
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24th April 2024
By - Pelwatte Team
Pelwatte Dairy Clinches Certificate of Merit for Sustainability Excellence at Best Corporate Citizen Awards 2023
25th March 2024: Pelwatte Dairy, a leading player in the Sri Lankan dairy industry, has been honored with a Certificate of Merit in the project awards category at the prestigious Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2023. Organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the ceremony took place on March 12, 2024, at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.
Pelwatte Dairy's groundbreaking initiative, the 'Design and Implementation of Milk Condensate Recovery System at spray drying plant’ garnered significant recognition in the Best Projects Sustainability Award...
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