Pyramid Wilmar celebrates 20 years of progressive partnership

 Pyramid Wilmar senior management at 20th anniversary celebrations

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• Launches ChefsHunt programme to empower culinary excellence islandwide

Pyramid Wilmar, one of Sri Lanka’s most progressive and influential corporate entities in the food manufacturing and marketing industry, announced the launch of the ChefsHunt programme to mark 20 years.

Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt.) Ltd, incorporated in 2005, is a joint venture between Pyramid Oil Mills and Wilmar International Limited, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Singapore. Wilmar is Asia’s leading agri-business group, with over 1,000 manufacturing plants in more than 50 countries. It is a global leader in processing and merchandising palm and lauric oils and also leads the market in flour and rice milling. It is amongst the top 10 raw-sugar producers and traders in the world.

The ChefsHunt programme will be carried out islandwide with the aim of awarding 25 culinary enthusiasts with a scholarship programme, which qualifies them to enrol for a NVQ Level 4 certificate at M W institute of Culinary Arts in Sri Lanka. The programme can be accessed by calling hotline number +94 770500500.

“For two decades, we’ve walked hand-in-hand with Sri Lanka, contributing to its economy, nurturing its resources and empowering its people. This isn’t just about business; it’s about building a better, brighter future for every Sri Lankan. 

As a leading food manufacturing and marketing company, Pyramid Wilmar constantly strives to ensure quality through our progressive partnerships and our commitment to excellence and innovation. Thereby we aim to maximise the impact on the country through sustainability for the benefit of future generations. We remain committed to Sri Lanka’s progress and economic development and look forward to expanding our business verticals in the coming years,” said Pyramid Wilmar Managing Director Sajjad Mawzoon. 

“From plantation to processing and logistics, the focus is to reap operational synergies in every step of the supply chain to enrich the lives of all Sri Lankans,” explained Pyramid Wilmar Director/Chief Operating Officer Thanveer Siddique. 

“Together, with a well-integrated supply chain and strategic investments, the company has transformed the local food industry. We are proud to mark 20 years of progressive partnership with the diverse stakeholders who have been integral to our journey.”

“Our Masterline range boasts a proud legacy of over 50 years, representing a renowned collection of bakery shortenings, specialty fats and margarines crafted to meet the highest standards of Sri Lanka’s dynamic food industry,” Siddique said. 

“Alongside this, our well-loved brands including Fortune Cooking Oils, Soya, Basmati Rice, Icing Sugar, Vegetable Fat, MeadowLea Fat Spread and Fondré Premium Fat Spread, continue to be trusted amongst consumers nationwide.

Pyramid Wilmar manufactures products conforming to global and local quality standards for the Sri Lankan consumer. Among them is the GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HAC, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ASI and ISO 9001 standard.