Daintee's quality food an impetus

by Gamini RUPANANDA- Colombo South Group Corr.

Daintee Ltd, a confectionery company diversified from its traditional confectionery in recent times to marketing a breakfast cereal range to satisfy a growing demand for such food. These products are mainly maize and kurakkan based and would give an impetus to the country's agricultural economy.

Corn Flakes is a 100% maize product fortified with vitamins and minerals devoid of any preservatives, artificial colours or flavours.

Grain Flakes 40+ is a combination of kurakkan and green gram to give a balanced breakfast for those health conscious and desirous of sugar control.

This too is devoid of artificial colours and flavours and was awarded the prize for 'The Product of the Year with Local Raw Material' at the Pro Foods 2009 Exhibition.

Kurakkan Crunch is a 100% kurakkan product devoid of any preservatives or artificial colours and flavours which won the 2008 pro Food Award for 'Best product of the Year and Best Product of the Year with Local Raw Material'. It is highly sought after by those conscious of blood sugar control.

Daintee Limited was set up in 1984 as a fully Sri Lankan owned company. From its small beginnings with a single machine and a few operators it has grown into a large complex in a span of 25 years. With expertise from Barker and Dobson of UK it has introduced over 100 varieties to the market under the prestigious brand names Milady, Benson, Chito, X-tra, Mr. Bitz to name a few.

Daintee is the only Sri Lankan confectionery company to be awarded both SLS and ISO 9000-2008 certification and with the strict quality controls.

Providing employment to over 700 people and with its islandwide distribution network Daintee has gained recognition.