By the year 1989, there was a small paddy and chili processing unit belonging to the Kothalawala family at Thudugala Junction, Dodangoda. In fact, the business was carried out on a very small scale, merely as a social service. Mr. Aruna Kotalawala and Mr. Nirmala Kotalawala are brothers, They understood that the business was running at a snail’s pace and decided to convert it into a commercially viable venture.
Thereafter, the business was expanded step by step, introducing various products and new technology. New ground spice formulations were introduced to the market, and the distribution network was widened. As a result, the demand for Wijaya Products increased rapidly.
