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Rooted in Legacy. Trusted in Global Trade

For more than seven decades, C F T International Group of Companies has delivered authentic Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to international markets with consistency, discipline, and long-standing stakeholder trust. What began as a legacy has evolved into a structured export operation serving partners across the world.

Our Responsibility

Responsibility defines how we operate — not only what we export. At C F T International (Pvt) Ltd, accountability extends across every stakeholder connected to our trade: international buyers, regulatory authorities, logistics partners, financial institutions, and the wider export ecosystem of Sri Lanka. For over seven decades, we have maintained structured trade practices built on compliance, transparency, and reliability. Ceylon cinnamon carries Sri Lanka’s reputation in global markets. We recognize that every shipment reflects not only our company, but the country we represent..
Responsibility, for us, goes beyond product quality. It is embedded in how we manage relationships, documentation, compliance, and long-term stakeholder trust. As an established Sri Lankan export company based in Colombo, C F T International (Pvt) Ltd understands that international trade demands consistency, transparency, and disciplined execution. Our responsibility extends to our buyers, logistics partners, regulatory bodies, and the broader export ecosystem that sustains Sri Lanka’s global reputation for Ceylon cinnamon. Every shipment reflects structured coordination — from sourcing, grading and quality verification to export documentation and international compliance standards. We operate not as a seasonal trader, but as a long-standing export partner committed to reliability across markets.
For us, cinnamon is not simply an agricultural product. It represents Sri Lanka’s global identity and we uphold and treat that with utmost responsibility.

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Built On LegacyStrengthened Through Generations
C F T International (Pvt) Ltd represents the spice arm of a long-standing Sri Lankan business heritage that spans more than seven decades. What began as a visionary enterprise has grown into a fourth-generation operation grounded in trade expertise and global engagement.
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1949 — The FoundationThe CFT International Group of Companies was incorporated in 1949 by a group of friends consisting of prominent businessmen and retired Government Civil Servants. In 1979, the company was listed as a Public Quoted Company, establishing its formal presence within Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape.
1949 — The Foundation
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Leadership & GovernanceAmong its founders was Mr. J. W. Fernando, the former Tea Commissioner of Ceylon, who became the first Managing Director of the company. His leadership laid the structural and governance foundations that continue to guide the organization today.
Leadership & Governance
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The Second GenerationThe second generation was represented by Mr. Herman Fernando, who further strengthened the company’s commercial footprint. Together with his son, Mr. Prashantha Fernando, the spice arm of the group was formally structured under the name C F T International (Pvt) Ltd, positioning the company specifically within the global spice trade.
The Second Generation
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Present DayToday, the company is led by Mr. Prashantha Fernando, Chairman of C F T International (Pvt) Ltd — a prominent businessman, triple-qualified accountant, and MBA graduate of the University of Colombo. Under fourth-generation leadership, the company continues to build upon more than 75 years of accumulated experience in the spice trade.
Present Day

From Origin to Export: The Journey of True Ceylon Cinnamon

Harvesting

Our sourcing begins within Sri Lanka’s established cinnamon-growing regions, where timing, maturity, and selection determine quality. We coordinate with trusted supply networks to ensure that only export-grade material enters our process stream, maintaining consistency from origin to final shipment.

Harvesting

Peeling

Peeling is a precision craft that defines the character of true Ceylon cinnamon. We work within structured supply channels that uphold traditional techniques while meeting modern export expectations, ensuring uniformity and presentation aligned with international standards.

Peeling

Grading

Grading is where discipline meets expertise. Each batch is assessed according to recognized export classifications to maintain consistency in size, colour, aroma, and structure. This systematic approach ensures that our buyers receive products aligned precisely with agreed specifications.

Grading

Packing and Shipping

Export readiness requires more than packaging — it requires documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and logistical coordination. From secure packing to customs clearance and freight management, our operations are structured to meet the demands of international trade with efficiency and reliability.

Packing and Shipping

Pure quality, prepared for the global market.

Our Commitment

Integrity is our competitive advantage

In a global spice market where traceability, authenticity, and compliance matter more than ever, C F T International (Pvt) Ltd remains committed to delivering pure Ceylon Cinnamon aligned with international expectations. Our commitment is not seasonal or opportunistic — it is institutional. We stand by structured sourcing, disciplined grading, transparent documentation, and long-term partnerships built on mutual confidence. For us, commitment means protecting the integrity of Sri Lanka's most iconic spice — and the trust of every stakeholder who depends on it.

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Ceylons heritage, globally shared.