Pelwatte Dairy empowers local farmers

Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd, a leading manufacturer of dairy products which uses milk from local sources, has supported local dairy farmers for many years. Full cream milk powder, butter, yoghurt and ice cream are produced at Pelwatte Dairy's ISO 22000: 2005 world food safety certified factory in Buttala.Chairman Ariyaseela Wickramanayake said, "Sri Lanka can be self-sufficient in milk production, and Pelwatte Dairy has constantly lobbied to take that step. Our dairy farmers spread around the island produce some of the finest fresh milk in the world and we need to support their industry by purchasing this milk instead of relying on imports."

Pelwatte Dairy supports about 25,000 farmers and their families. Around 150,000-200,000 litres of milk are collected per day at collections points in close proximity to dairy farming communities, before being transported to the Pelwatte Dairy factory. Stringent quality control measures are in place throughout the entire milk collection process.

Pelwatte full cream milk powder is produced using only locally sourced fresh milk from dairy farmers spread across the Eastern, Uva and Central provinces. The freshness of the milk powder is assured not merely by the standards adhered to at the production facility, but also by the fact that milk powder is produced within 24 hours of collection.

All Pelwatte dairy products are 100% natural, with no additives, chemicals or preservatives added to any of the wide range. Freshly collected milk is also used to produce butter, sterilised milk, yoghurt and ice-cream. The company also offers bulk purchases to the hotels and bakery sectors.

Director Marketing, Pelwatte Dairy, Akmal Wickramanayake said, "Pelwatte Dairy products are known for their quality and goodness. We have won the confidence of consumers not only because of the standards we follow but also due to the fact that we are a locally based company, using local produce that is safe and healthy."