Pelwatte Dairy Industries Bolsters Dairy Processing with Rs.3.1bn Investment
Source: dairynews.today
Pelwatte Dairy Industries aims to enhance its leadership in Sri Lanka's dairy sector with a Rs.3.1 billion investment in a new processing facility.
Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd, known as Sri Lanka’s largest milk collector, is reinforcing its position in the dairy sector with a strategic investment of Rs.3.1 billion in a cutting-edge Greenfield dairy processing facility located in Ibbagamuwa, Kurunegala district. This move aligns with the company’s goal to support Sri Lanka’s self-sufficiency in dairy production.
The new facility is designed to include fully and semi-automated processing lines for enhanced efficiency and quality product output. As part of Pelwatte's sustainability commitment, the plant is equipped with water recycling systems, energy-efficient processing technology, and solar power systems aiming for a zero-carbon footprint. Additionally, it will create over 100 direct jobs and 200 indirect employment opportunities, contributing significantly to regional economic development.
The factory is projected to process 50,000 to 80,000 litres of milk daily initially and expand to a full capacity of 300,000 litres. The new facility, ensuring compliance with both local and international food safety standards, plans to serve both domestic and export markets. Managing Director Akmal Wickramanayake emphasized the importance of strengthening local production and providing stability to farmers, marking this investment as a cornerstone for growth in Sri Lanka's dairy industry.
The new facility is designed to include fully and semi-automated processing lines for enhanced efficiency and quality product output. As part of Pelwatte's sustainability commitment, the plant is equipped with water recycling systems, energy-efficient processing technology, and solar power systems aiming for a zero-carbon footprint. Additionally, it will create over 100 direct jobs and 200 indirect employment opportunities, contributing significantly to regional economic development.
The factory is projected to process 50,000 to 80,000 litres of milk daily initially and expand to a full capacity of 300,000 litres. The new facility, ensuring compliance with both local and international food safety standards, plans to serve both domestic and export markets. Managing Director Akmal Wickramanayake emphasized the importance of strengthening local production and providing stability to farmers, marking this investment as a cornerstone for growth in Sri Lanka's dairy industry.
