Cargills Ceylon

Cargills proudly illuminated the Bauddhaloka Vesak Kalapaya 2026 for the third consecutive year organized by the All-Ceylon Buddhist Congress, coming together as one Group to honour the spirit of Vesak

Over three days, the event drew thousands of visitors with hundreds of beautifully crafted lanterns lighting up the Vesak Kalapaya, including displays by the Sri Lanka Armed Forces and the Sri Lanka Police alongside intricately designed lanterns by Cargills team members. Adding to the festive atmosphere, our team members also participated in Bakthi Gee singing, contributing to the cultural and spiritual celebrations of the occasion.

The Vesak Kalapaya also featured a variety of food and beverage dansals, with KIST fruit juices, Magic ice cream and delightful treats from Goldi, which once again attracted a large number of visitors as in previous years. Cargills Bank was also present, engaging with the community during the celebrations.

Magic Sri Lanka KIST Goldi

Wishing you and your family peace and blessings on the occasion of Hajj.
May the blessings of this sacred journey bring peace, prosperity and unity to all.

As part of its continued commitment to environmental sustainability, Cargills Food and Beverage Ltd through its brands KIST and KNUCKLES, has initiated a new plastic waste management project on Sri Lanka’s Southern Expressway.

Four plastic collection bins have been installed at the Welipenna Service Area to promote responsible disposal among commuters and ensure that collected plastic is directed into formal recycling systems.

With the Southern Expressway serving as a high-traffic transit route, this initiative aims to address plastic waste at source and promote more sustainable commuting habits.

This project forms part of Cargills’ broader sustainability agenda, which includes initiatives such as the Ocean Strainer Project in Boralesgamuwa and Wanathamulla, as well as coastal conservation efforts through the adoption of Crow Island Beach.

We are delighted to share the highlights of our recent event held in honour of World Recycling Day 2026, celebrating the expansion of our plastic collection bin network in collaboration with Unilever.

Plastic collection bins have now been deployed at over 100 Cargills Food City stores under this partnership — making recycling more accessible and convenient for our customers and the wider community.

This milestone marks another important step toward building a greener future and encouraging sustainable practices.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined hands with us to make this initiative a success. Let’s keep recycling, keep caring, and keep creating impact together!

This Easter, we celebrate the spirit of renewal and togetherness. May it bring fresh opportunities, continued growth and shared success to all.

Cargills Food City Wins SLIM Kantar People’s Supermarket Brand of the Year 2026

Cargills Food City is proud to be recognized as the People’s Supermarket Brand of the Year 2026 at the SLIM Kantar awards, marking an exceptional fifth consecutive year. This achievement reflects our deep connection with customers and reinforces our position as one of Sri Lanka’s leading consumer brands.

Since opening our first store in 1983 at Staple Street, Colombo, Cargills Food City has grown to 562 outlets across all districts, offering a wide range of products, including essentials, fresh produce, packaged local and international brands and pharmacy items. With a single-price policy across the country, we ensure fairness and accessibility for all communities while helping households save money every day.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our loyal customers, our dedicated team members across stores, distribution centers, field operations and collection centers and our partners, including farmers, smallholder producers and suppliers. By building sustainable markets and supporting local businesses, we create inclusive value chains that benefit communities nationwide.

Through continuous reinvestment in expansion, quality, freshness, cold chain and logistics infrastructure and capacity building for farmers and suppliers, we maintain excellence across the value chain. Committed to affordability, youth development, environmental stewardship including energy-saving initiatives and solar expansion and supporting livelihoods, Cargills Food City continues to empower communities and contribute to a healthier and more prosperous Sri Lanka.

Wishing you a joyful and blessed Eid filled with peace, prosperity, and togetherness.