Dairy
The largest value-added dairy company and the largest private sector milk collector in Sri Lanka. Our brands MAGIC and Kotmale have been able transform the Sri Lankan dairy industry and become leading national brands. The fresh milk we collect from over 17,000 smallholder dairy farmers across Sri Lanka undergo stringent quality checks to ensure the customer receives the highest quality products. Our products are manufactured at 3 state-of-the-art dairy processing facilities located in Banduragoda, Hatton Bogahawatta, and Kelanimulla. Our facilities are equipped with the following system and quality certifications and have been approved for international manufacturing.
- ISO 22000: 2018 Food Safety Management System certification
- FSSC 22000 (Version 5.1) - Food Safety System Certification
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
- ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System certification
- ISO 14001: 2015 Environment Management System certification
- ISO 14064-3: 2019 Certification (Green House Gas Verification & Validation
Sri Lanka’s Leading National
Dairy Brand
From lush green pastures of the central highlands, our humble beginnings trail back to the cool climates of the Bogahawatte Patana area, also known as the beautiful Kotmale Valley. With Cargills acquiring Kotmale Holdings in 2010, which was established in 1967 as Lambretta (Ceylon) Ltd, Kotmale has transformed to become one of Sri Lanka’s national dairy brands, contributing to the nourishment of the country and strengthening the local dairy farming community. Kotmale brings you a wide variety of high-quality dairy products at affordable prices, including Fresh Milk & Value-Added Milk, Cheese, Butter, Ice Cream and Set Yoghurt & Drinking Yoghurt, which have become island-wide favorites.
Our Mission
We are focused on being the largest contributor to the national dairy industry.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted dairy brand in Sri Lanka which offers the highest value for money.
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Enriching Livelihoods & Nourishing the Nation
We believe in doing more than just providing quality products at Kotmale. We play a vital role in enriching communities; because to produce goodness you have to spread goodness. That is why we have built a close relationship with our dairy farmers, by building milk collection centers, providing employment opportunities to enrich their livelihoods and that of their families. Together we strive to build a more sustainable and self-sufficient nation, while providing our consumers with the most nutritious locally sourced fresh milk at the best prices.
Innovation at Its Best
We have introduced new innovative products to meet our consumer’s needs and convenience. The introduction of the ‘Kotmale Lite: Low Fat Drinking Yoghurt’ with only 1% fat and no added sweeteners (available in both Vanilla and Strawberry flavors) for those concerned about sugar levels, is one such example. The Kotmale Lite drinking yoghurt is full of nutrition and flavor, all packed in a bottle for both the young and the old.We have also innovated to bring out the lighter and more fun side of life with innovations such as the “Set Yoghurt” and an ideal breakfast range of “Stirred Yoghurt” for children and young adults alike for on-the-go consumption.
We like to take things a step further as always, so we introduced the family-sized yoghurt packs that come in 450g cartons of Set and Vanilla yoghurt.
Some of the newest additions to our range include the Kotmale cheddar cheese and the rich, creamy, and wholesome pasteurized Kotmale salted and unsalted butter.
Kotmale Milk
Indulge in the goodness of pasteurised fresh milk with Kotmale. The exceptional nutritional value of our 100% pure fresh milk, collected from over 16,000 dairy farmers, brings you a range of health benefits that transcend your body and mind.You can also enjoy the benefits of the Nutrition of 100% fresh milk now blended in with the taste of delicious chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavours to suit your preference. It’s the perfect combination of nutrition and taste that will tantalise your tastebuds and leave you craving for more.
Kotmale Mango Lassi
Kotmale prides itself in providing refreshing products of the highest quality. The Kotmale Lassi is a testament to this as it brings together the best of taste with the richness of real mango, as well as health with the inclusion of Probiotics.
Kotmale Milk with Oats
We redefined Breakfast with the ready-to-drink Kotmale Milk with Oats, which can even be consumed on the move. It’s the ideal complement for breakfast for consumers of all ages, from children to busy executives and senior citizens alike.
Sri Lanka’s Most Consumed &
Loved Dairy Ice Cream Brand
If it’s real ice cream, it’s MAGIC! With dairy ice cream made purely from the finest Sri Lankan fresh milk, we at Cargills revolutionized the ice cream industry in the island. Regardless of the time and season, there’s some MAGIC in ice cream that we can always turn to. After all, true ice cream lovers never give away the obsession of indulging in some flavorsome ice cream. We have become a household name in Sri Lanka for providing consumers with premium dairy ice cream that exceeds expectations of just great taste. The thick rich texture of MAGIC that tantalizes taste buds is truly one of a kind, making any event or experience an exciting one. MAGIC continues to stay true to its name to this day by providing a plethora of options to suit any occasion or mood. While gaining a reputation as one of the most innovative brands of ice cream, MAGIC stands out as the sole producer of a complete collection of Fruit n Nut ice creams in the island.
MAGIC That Keeps on Giving
We at Cargills take great pride in possessing modern state of the art production facilities that complement our passion for innovation and quality. Amongst the latest additions to our magical array of decadent flavours is our Caramel Bar; a mouthwateringly indulgent layer of caramel laid on a bar of smooth Vanilla ice cream wrapped in a layer of delightful chocolate.
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Strengthening Farming Communities & the Dairy Industry With MAGIC
MAGIC is underpinned by a philosophy that aims to strengthen farming communities. Our aim is not only to contribute to Sri Lanka’s self-sufficiency in fresh milk, but also towards the health and nourishment of her people. Our continued investments in the local dairy industry help us achieve just that.
Supplementing an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, our dedication to uplifting the lives and livelihoods of local dairy farming communities ensures that millions of consumers in the country continue to be able to indulge in a truly magical experience. This, and more, is what makes MAGIC Sri Lanka’s No. 1 dairy ice cream brand.
Magic Cubes
We redefined Breakfast with the ready-to-drink Magic Cubes are cubes of Premium Vanilla Ice Cream coated with a rich layer of Chocolate to give you a heart-melting treat that will simply melt in your mouth. Magic Cubes, the latest addition to the Magic range, is a Magical treat that comes in a tray of 5 cubes.
Magic Ice Cream Bars
Magic and innovation go hand in hand. So our product range includes the kind of Ice Cream even the most ardent ice cream lovers would only have imagined about. One such delicious fan favorite is our MAGIC Ice Cream Bars. Be it the indulgent Caramel Ice Cream Bar or the tropical Coconut Ice Cream Bar, Magic brings the best out of both flavors in a premium Vanilla Ice Cream Bar wrapped in a rich chocolate coating.
Fantastick Chocolate
Rich indulgent chocolate ice cream made exclusively using the farm fresh milk of Sri Lanka, dipped in smooth fudge chocolate sauce and covered in a cracking crispy milk chocolate shell.
Kithul Magic Cup
Ice cream meets Kithul and creates the best fusion of flavors. Softer in texture with sweetness of the finest jaggery in Sri Lanka combined with Kithul treacle and Vanilla ice cream to produce our very own Kithul magic cup!
Heavenly Cone
A rich, ultra-creamy dairy Ice cream is studded with roasted cashews and swirled with chocolate sauce, and once tasted, you will never stop craving more. It has a sweet, nutty flavor base with chunks of roasted cashews mixed in and thick ribbons of ice cream swirled throughout.
Fantastick Vanilla
What could be better than rich, creamy vanilla ice cream covered in a cracking shell of crispy milk chocolate? The perfectly snackable size of these mini ice cream desserts makes them the ideal treat for whenever your Vanilla truffle cravings kicks in.