All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association

About ACBOA

Who We Are

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners Association (ACBOA) is the voice of the baking industry in Sri Lanka, uniting professionals from multiple areas of baking and business operations.

Since 1993, ACBOA has guided members toward a successful journey while representing bakers before the Sri Lankan government, agencies, and international regulatory authorities.

ACBOA members at event

Our Vision

To guide the Sri Lankan baking industry to regional preeminence as an export-led industry recognized for quality and innovation.

Our Smart Approach

  • Developing networks in and out of the industry to influence policy decisions.
  • Enhancing knowledge and technology related to baking.
  • Ensuring bakery owners speak with one voice on shared industry interests.

Our Achievements

  • ACBOA has made sure the voice of bakery owners is heard by decision makers.
  • Convinced the government to reduce taxes charged on wheat grain imports under interim budget proposals.
  • Obtained import duty concessions on key raw materials when imported directly by relevant parties.
  • Supported classification of bakeries under the industrial category, reducing electricity-related charges.
  • Built partnerships that helped members access technology assistance and knowledge enhancement.