Cargills Ceylon

30/09/2026

KFC Sri Lanka was recognised at SLIM DIGIS 2.6, held on 22nd September receiving three awards for its digital campaigns and brand experiences.

• Saranghae KFC – Bronze Award
Category: FMCG Food & Beverage Brands

• Crave, Click, Finger Lickin’ – Bronze Award
Category: E-Commerce

• Saranghae KFC – Merit Award
Category: Best Use of Digital in a Brand Launch

Held under the theme “Mission to Extraordinary”, SLIM DIGIS 2.6 featured over 550 entries with international participation for the first time.

Congratulations to the KFC Sri Lanka team and all partners behind these campaigns for their creativity, innovation and dedication to delivering engaging digital experiences.

15/09/2026

Cargills was the Platinum Sponsor of the 37th Sarasaviya Film Awards, held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Colombo, celebrating the best of Sri Lankan cinema.

As Sri Lanka's longest- running film award ceremony, the Sarasaviya Film Awards have long been a platform that recognises excellence in Sri Lankan cinema, bringing together the artists and professionals who contribute to the stories that inspire and entertain us.

As a company committed to supporting Sri Lankan talent and culture, Cargills is honoured to have supported this celebration of our nation's creative talent.

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

රිදී තිරය පිටුපස ඇති කැපවීම, මහන්සිය සහ කලාව වෙනුවෙන් දක්වන ආදරය..
මෙවර සරසවි සම්මාන උළෙලේදී අපේ ප්‍රවීණ හා නවක කලාකරුවන් දැක්වූ හදපිරි අදහස් මෙන්න. ශ්‍රී ලාංකීය සිනමාවේ අභිමානය වෙනුවෙන් කැපවන අපේ සිනමාකරුවන්ට කාගිල්ස් (Cargills) අපෙන් ප්‍රණාමය!

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08/09/2026

As part of its commitment to supporting environmental initiatives, Cargills Dairies through its brand Magic supported an initiative to identify the diverse tree species at Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo.

Through the initiative, trees within the park have been identified with signage displaying their names in Sinhala and English, together with their botanical names enabling visitors to recognise the different species while learning more about Colombo’s urban biodiversity.

More than simply identifying trees, the initiative provides an educational experience for children, families and visitors, encouraging them to discover Sri Lanka’s rich plant life and gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment around them.

31/08/2026

Cargills Strengthens SME Development through Capacity Building

Cargills recently conducted the fifth annual SME training programme for entrepreneurs participating in the Cargills Lak Bojun initiative, reinforcing its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs while promoting healthy, nutritious and affordable traditional food.

Launched in May 2022, Cargills Lak Bojun was established to create self-employment opportunities for women while making traditional and nutritious Sri Lankan food more accessible to consumers. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hela Bojun programme, which provides technical guidance and practical training to participating entrepreneurs.

The initiative places strong emphasis on maintaining consistent standards of food quality and safety, with Cargills conducting weekly audits of all participating SMEs to ensure that their operations and food offerings continue to align with the guidelines of the Ministry of Agriculture’s Hela Bojun programme. All costs associated with the initiative are fully covered by Cargills, ensuring that the income generated through the programme directly benefits the women entrepreneurs.

Held on 20th August 2026, the training programme commenced with an address by Dr. Nelum Vitana, Group Manager - Food Safety and Nutrition, Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, who highlighted the key objectives of the initiative and emphasised the importance of maintaining food safety practices in delivering quality food to consumers.

The programme featured a session by Kithmini Ariyasena, Agriculture Instructor at the Ministry of Agriculture who provided practical guidance on the guidelines of the Hela Bojun programme, maintaining food quality and safety, preparing healthy food products and ensuring cleanliness and hygiene across the cart and personal appearance of the entrepreneurs.

In addition, Cargills Bank conducted a session on financial literacy, financial security and financial products available to entrepreneurs. The Cargills Lak Bojun team further provided guidance on micro-business development, profit calculation and the importance of maintaining food safety practices in day-to-day operations.

04/08/2026

“Holding true to our purpose”
From strengthening communities to driving sustainable growth, our journey reflects our continued commitment to creating meaningful value that extends beyond business.
Explore the highlights of the Cargills (Ceylon) PLC Annual Report 2025/26.

Access the full report here:https://www.cargillsceylon.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Cargills-Ceylon-PLC-Annual-Report-2025-26.pdf

16/07/2026

Strengthening sustainable agriculture and empowering farming communities in Kilinochchi

We are pleased to share a significant milestone in the Aloe Vera cultivation initiative led by our Group subsidiary Cargills Food and Beverage Limited, as participating farmers delivered their first harvest to the KIST fruit processing facility in Kilinochchi.

Introduced through a contract farming model, this initiative is designed to promote sustainable agricultural practices while creating long-term livelihood opportunities for farming communities in the region. Implemented with the support of Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the programme focuses on empowering 100 female farmers by providing essential cultivation equipment, alongside technical guidance and agricultural extension support from the company.

To further strengthen access to finance, farmers are supported through financial assistance facilitated by Cargills Bank, with corporate guarantees from Cargills Food and Beverage Limited enabling them to obtain financing without traditional collateral requirements.

Through this initiative, KIST purchases harvested Aloe Vera at a pre-agreed price, ensuring a clear commercial pathway for farmers. With continuous supervision and technical support from the company, the average yield per Aloe Vera leaf has increased from approximately 350 grams to 500 grams, demonstrating improved cultivation efficiency and farming practices.

13/07/2026

KIST’s journey in supporting the growth of Kilinochchi’s agricultural sector and empowering local farming communities was recently featured in The Island, written by Sanath Nanayakkare.

Read the full article:

When the doors of the Cargills Kist primary food processing plant first opened in Kilinochchi’s Ariviyal Nakaram area in 2013, there were no advertisements, public announcements, or grand promotional campaigns. Yet, stretching down the dusty road, a long, quiet queue of local residents had formed....

09/07/2026

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience an array of artisanal foods and crafts developed by local entrepreneurs at the 36th Cargills Village to Home!
Shop local and support the small businesses in your community this weekend by visiting the Cargills Food City - Kolonnawa 2 on the 11th and 12th of July 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM