SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards Cargills Food City, Supermarket Brand of the Year

Cargills Food City has been named as the Supermarket Brand of the Year at SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards 2025, marking an impressive fourth consecutive year of receiving this prestigious recognition. 

This achievement underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to serving communities across Sri Lanka.

Since opening its first outlet in 1983 on Staple Street, Colombo, Cargills Food City has grown to become the country’s largest and most accessible supermarket chain. Known for its value-for-money offerings and unparalleled convenience, the brand now boasts over 540 stores nationwide, with a presence in every district. To ensure the freshest products for customers, Cargills Food City operates a state-of-the-art, 24-hour temperature-controlled logistics and distribution network.

Cargills Food City has consistently made significant investments to drive down food costs, improving affordability for consumers across Sri Lanka. Its extensive and growing retail network has created sustainable markets for local farmers and entrepreneurs. The company’s commitment to the agricultural sector extends beyond its market access, providing essential inputs and technical expertise to smallholder farmers, helping boost rural incomes and livelihoods.

Moreover, Cargills Food City is also a major employer of rural youth, with over 70 percent of its workforce aged under 30. The company has also established an internal training institute dedicated to developing young professionals in the food industry, creating valuable learning and development opportunities for its team members.

This recognition is a testament to Cargills Food City’s dedication to empowering Sri Lankans, nurturing local production and providing customers with high-quality, affordable products.