KOTMALE : NOURISHING OUR NATION , UPLIFTING OUR PEOPLE .

KOTMALE: NOURISHING OUR NATION, UPLIFTING OUR PEOPLE

Press Conference 29th May 2025 @ 10.33am at the The Kinesbary Hotel Premises , Colombo 01 , Sri Lanka .- Kotmale, Sri Lanka's leading collector of fresh milk, has launched a new brand

campaign titled "Nourishing Our Nation", reaffirming Its commitment cto uplifting rural communities,

supporting sustainable daiy farming. and dellvering high-quality dairy nutrition t to households across

the courntry.

At the heart of the campalgn is the traditional milk can -a symbol of Sri Lanka's dairy heritage and a

ier emnblem of the journey from farm to table. It represents Kotmale's enduring connection to the

people and places that nourish the nation, while visually capturing the company's mission of deliverine

trusted nutrition through local, fresh milk.

Kotmale sources approximately 180,000 litres of fresh milk daily from over 17,000 smallholder

dairy farmers, making it the largest collector of fresh milk in Sri Lanka. By eliminating middlemen and

offering fair farmgate prices, the company has created a reliable source of income for farming families

while ensuring consistent quality for consumers.

Since its acquisition by Cargills (Ceylon) PLC in 2010, Kotmale has not only been fully integrated into the

broader Cargills portfolio but also revitalized with Cargills's philosophy of community-centric business

development - a philosophy that took root in 1999 when Cargills began working directly with

outgrower farmers. This commitment to doing good for the community and addressing its needs

through operations and investments was extended to Kotmale from the outset and has been a key

driver of its success and transformation over the past 15 years. It has helped expand Kotmale's

operationis, modernize its infrastructure, and strengthen its role as a catalyst for rural economic

empowerment

Today, Kotmale operates three ISO-certified dairy processing facilities that meet the highest quality

ano tood safety standards. Since 2010, the company has made significant investments in modern

technoloEY tO upgrade its facilities and systens, continuously improving product qualiy dnd ans

peraos witn best-in-class benchmarks, Kotmale was also the first in the Sri Lankan dairy sector

to digitallize its millk collection process through an automated system, improving transparency.

reducing wastage, and enhancing operational efficiency

The prout range includes fresh milk, yoghurts, different varieties of cheese, butter, curd, UHT and

pasteurized milk and dairy ice cream all made with fresh, local milk, reflecting Kotmale's focus on

qUarty and rutriion

Worale's farmer development programme, aimed at supporting Sri Lanka's drive towwt

Calf. sufciency in mlk production, supports farmers with technology, knowledge sharing, and innute

Earmers are provided with extension services, veterinary support, artificlal Inseminatlor

medicine. and concessionary access to animat reed and other inputs - all designed to improve

productvity, animal health, and livelihoods.

Sustainability is a key part of the Kotmale operation. The company has implemented rainwater

havestlng and wastewater reuse systems for agricultural and cooling purposes, supporting a

circular economy for water. Significant investments in solar power and biomass boilers have

also reduced reliance on fossil fuels, further aligning with the company's environmental and

gOvernance goals.

Kotrnale makes its products accessible across the country through a wide-reaching distribution

network including modern trade outlets, over 55,000 general trade shops, and the food service

sector, while also serving export markets. This ensures that consumers from all corners of Sri Lanka

have access to wholesome, affordable dairy products.

With local milk production meeting only 40% of national demand, Kotmale plays a crucial role

in enhancing food security, reducing dependency on imports, and saving millions of dollars in foreign

exchange. Smallholder farmerswho account for nearly 95% of the country's dairy output benefit

directy through income generation and employment, reinforcing the socio-economic fabric of rural

Srt Lanka.

the Nourishing Our Nation campaign celebrates more than nourishment through milk itreTiecs

otnale s deeper purpose: to nourish people, empower commnunities, care for the environmens

and contribute to a stronger, more self-sufficient Sri Lanka.