17 January 2024, Colombo: Pelwatte Dairy Industries Pvt Ltd, a local dairy brand that specializes in milk processing, animal feed, and dairy products, deepened its existing farmer engagement on the occasion of Thai Pongal by donating gift packs to its dairy farmers from whom it sources milk. For Pelwatte Dairy, celebrating Thai Pongal with members of its dairy farmer network every year on Thai Pongal serves to strengthen bonds and enhance loyalty amongst its farmer community. Inaugurated in 2021 under the purview of the senior management, this is the fourth Thai Pongal celebration organized by Pelwatte Dairy with more than 6,500 farmers having participated thus far. Pelwatte Dairy is the ultimate destination for dairy enthusiasts seeking fresh quality dairy products.
Commenting on the festive occasion, Akmal Wickramanayake, Managing Director of Pelwatte Dairy Industries Pvt. Limited said, “Pelwatte Dairy is proud to go above and beyond by engaging with the farmers on Thai Pongal, a joyous harvest festival with special meaning for farmers. This close engagement helps us build strong relationships and create goodwill amongst our stakeholders. Our farmers are located in the eastern, upcountry, North Central, Uva and Kantale areas and this engagement with was conducted across all our Pelwatte milk collection centres. Our greatest endeavour is to uplift our farmer base to enhance their incomes and improve their living standards.”
Pelwatte Dairy continuously expands its farmer network as it produces its dairy products from 100% locally sourced fresh milk from Sri Lankan dairy farmers, without using imported milk powder to manufacture its products. Its product portfolio includes Full Cream Milk Powder, Skimmed Milk Powder (Non-Fat), Butter (Salted, Unsalted, Garlic, Chili), Yoghurt, Yoghurt Drink (Vanilla, Mango), Ice Cream (Vanilla, Chocolate, Fruit & Nut, Faluda, Strawberry, Butterscotch, Mango, Banana, Blueberry), Ghee and Curd. Pelwatte Dairy is committed to delivering exceptional dairy products that cater to the discerning tastes of consumers.
Enhancing and maintaining Pelwatte Dairy’s brand reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality dairy products remains its greatest priority while expanding its market presence, both domestically and internationally. The company prides itself on its unwavering commitment to sustainability, animal welfare, and ethical farming practices, which helps strengthen relationships with stakeholders, including consumers, customers, suppliers, employees, lobby groups and the local community.
Since its inception in 2006, Pelwatte Dairy has experienced exponential growth while diversifying its product offerings and expanding its market reach. Pelwatte Dairy is the leading brand in the Sri Lankan dairy market, thanks to its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest quality standards and utilising cutting-edge technology. It is the epitome of excellence and heritage in the dairy industry and a successful business entity which has become a force to reckon in the local dairy industry while earning the reputation of being a company that looks after the ell-being of the dairy farming communities in the country.