📈 Pelwatte Invests Rs. 1.86 Bn in Greenfield Liquid Milk Facility to Boost Nutrition

Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited, through its subsidiary Pelwatte Foods (Pvt) Ltd, has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka to establish a new Greenfield Liquid Milk Manufacturing Facility (Phase 01) at its Kurunegala plant. • Investment Details & Timeline: The project is valued at approximately Rs. 1.86 billion. Construction is scheduled to commence in July 2026, with commercial operations targeted for July 2027. • Product Focus: The highly automated plant will produce liquid milk and value-added flavored milk beverages (including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and iced coffee), aiming to reduce dependency on imported dairy products. • Economic & Social Impact: While advanced automation will limit direct job creation, the project is expected to create indirect value across the dairy supply chain by increasing demand for locally sourced raw milk. • Addressing National Nutrition: The expansion directly targets Sri Lanka's current public health challenges. National data highlights that 15.9%–18% of infants are born underweight, 34.6% of women of reproductive age suffer from anaemia, and 17% of children under five face stunting. The facility aims to strengthen food security and provide accessible, protein-rich options for vulnerable groups.