Company Overview
Cherish is a premium biscuit manufacturer based in Sri Lanka, delivering superior quality products and unforgettable flavours for over 75 years. Today, Cherish stands as one of the country’s most trusted and respected household brands, committed to spreading happiness to families across Sri Lanka and beyond.
Our journey began as a modest bakery in Jaffna named Kamala Biscuits, founded by the late Mr. Vidanage John Appuhami. From humble beginnings of manual biscuit production, Cherish has evolved into a world-class manufacturer operating a state-of-the-art facility in the historic city of Anuradhapura, equipped with advanced European technology.
Cherish produces a wide range of biscuits including wafers, Marie, Nice, Ginger, Peeps, Sorties, and cream sandwich biscuits. We pioneered the wafer biscuit category in Sri Lanka and were the first to introduce the affordable Peeps and Sorties ranges to the market. Today, we manufacture over 4.5 million packs of biscuits each month under stringent hygienic conditions.
Certified with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL, and HACCP standards, Cherish ensures the highest levels of quality and food safety. Our products reach consumers through a robust distribution network covering over 100 operational centers islandwide.
Cherish provides employment to over 500 rural youth, contributing significantly to the North Central Province’s economy. Managed by a professional leadership team and guided by second- and third-generation family members, the company has flourished under the leadership of Chairman Mr. Sunil Vidanage for over three decades.
In 2024, Cherish Biscuits was honored by the Confectionery Industry Association of Sri Lanka as a pioneer of the industry, recognizing our legacy of innovation, quality, and community impact.
Vision
To be the most valued brand of confectionary in Sri Lanka.
Mission
To win the hearts and minds of consumers by delivering confectionary propositions with exceptional quality and value whilst being environmentally responsible with a satisfied workforce and deliver value to stakeholders.
Values
- We are committed to deliver customer satisfaction.
- Quality is our religion.
- We value and respect our people.
- We have integrity and personal accountability.
- We have the will to win.
- We are committed to foster corporate social responsibility.