Perera & Sons Bakers celebrates 118 years of excellence

Perera and Sons recently celebrated their 118th anniversary. The rich history and legacy of the Company that has lasted over a century and close to two more decades remains unprecedented in the food services industry of Sri Lanka.

The beginnings of the multi-faceted P&S business that continues to prosper today began with the hands of K.A. Charles Perera who hailed from the remote Southern village of Kodagoda. When this pioneer baked his first loaf of bread at the turn of the 19th century, he could never have guessed that he was about to establish an empire. Mr. Charles, using not much more than an old baking tray and his own ingenuity, went from door to door selling his products – this was the start of the P&S legacy. Standing the test of time, P&S has lived on through today’s fourth generation management of the company.

Quality has always been of paramount importance for P&S. This has been reflected since its inception. P&S won over a loyal and ever-growing customer base due to these exacting quality standards. The undying support from the brand’s customers resulted in P&S setting the standard and becoming a benchmark among the competition. From installing the first electric ovens and setting up cutting edge production facilities, the company now boasts numerous production facilities in locales such as Hikkaduwa, Kandy, Kurunegala, Pasyala, Matara, Pelmadulla, Mihintale, Dambulla, Embilipitiya and Kataragama.

After 118 years of enhancing and expanding their founder’s initial business philosophy since 1902, more than 160 outlets across 7 provinces stand as a testament to the exceptional qualities inherent in the business operations of P&S. However, this has not been without change. Over time, the family-run business has realized that change is unavoidable when in operation for so many years. Thus, it has been their credo to cater to the ever changing tastes of its loyal customers to the best of their abilities.