Cargills Food City wins SLIM Kantar People’s Supermarket Brand of the Year Award

Cargills Food City has been named the People’s Supermarket Brand of the Year 2026 at the SLIM Kantar Awards, marking an exceptional fifth consecutive year of recognition.

This achievement reinforces Cargills Food City’s position as one of the leading consumer brands in Sri Lanka and reflects its strong connection with customers across the island.

Since opening its first outlet in 1983 at Staple Street, Colombo, Cargills Food City has grown to become the country’s largest and most accessible supermarket chain, continuing to expand its footprint year on year.

Today, with a network of 562 stores covering all districts of the island, Cargills Food City offers a wide range of products including essential goods, fresh produce, packaged local and international brands as well as pharmacy offerings, ensuring convenience and choice for every household.

At the core of its operations is Cargills Food City’s philosophy of offering the lowest possible prices while helping Sri Lankans save money every day. This commitment is reaffirmed through a single-price policy maintained across the island ensuring fairness and accessibility for all communities regardless of location.

Cargills Food City continues to play a significant role in supporting local economies by building sustainable markets for smallholder farmers, small businesses and suppliers. Through its extensive retail network, the company provides consistent market access while also supporting farmers with capacity-building initiatives, technical expertiseand access to essential inputs contributing to improved productivity and livelihoods.

The company remains committed to continuous reinvestment across its operations, including expanding its retail footprint, enhancing product quality and freshness and strengthening its 24-hour temperature-controlled cold chain and logistics infrastructure. These investments ensure greater efficiency across the value chain and enable the company to meet the evolving needs of consumers.

As part of its broader social impact, Cargills Food City continues to support youth employment and talent development across the country, creating opportunities for young Sri Lankans through structured training and career progression pathways.

In line with its long-term sustainability efforts, Cargills Food City actively pursues environmental stewardship through energy-saving initiatives and the expansion of solar power across its operations. Winning this award for five consecutive years stands as a strong endorsement of Cargills Food City’s continued commitment to delivering value, supporting communities and contributing to national development, while supporting Sri Lanka’s cost of living challenges and creating sustainable livelihoods across the country.

Source: Daily News