Established in the Mbarara region of Western Uganda in 2013, Pearl Dairy is a leading East African dairy company which manufactures and sells nutritious dairy products, working with more than 10,000 smallholder farmers. Pearl Dairy believes in the philosophy of “inclusive growth” in the ecosystem in which it operates, in particular the importance of supporting local farming communities in regions where Pearl Dairy sources milk. Partnering with and investing in local communities helps achieve sustainable social impact, while at the same time generating value for Pearl Dairy’s customers and financial stakeholders. Under its brand LATO, Pearl Dairy sells nutritious and high-quality products in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, South Sudan, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Japan.