While this year has been a challenge for us all. We thank you, our customers and our brave teams for being a part of our journey. We look forward to serving you in 2021. Have a happy and safe new year.
We, at Cargills strive to uplift the livelihoods of the people, with a commitment to build a better Sri Lanka, which stems from our core values as a responsible food company. This is the Cargills vision.
Times have changed and Cargills as a company has evolved from strength to strength. Yet, one factor has remained constant: our top priority has always been ensuring the health and well-being of our consumers and customers through our commitment to the safety of our team.
We aim to maintain our Nation’s progress through our continued commitment to your health and well-being during these unprecedented and trying times. We realise the important role Cargills products and services play in the day-to-day lives of our valuable customers. This is why we continue to train, and remind our teams to take care of their health so they safeguard you.
As we constantly monitor the development of the situation around the pandemic, we’re ensuring that regulations and guidelines are strictly adhered to by enforcing preventive and protective measures with the ultimate aim of customer safety in mind.
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August 08th, 1844, Mr. William Milne and Mr. David Sime Cargill opened a general warehouse, import and wholesale business in Colombo, Fort now known as Cargills Ceylon PLC.
The company title was changed to Milne, Cargill & Co., with Milne and Cargill as partners. However, with the retirement of Mr. Milne in 1860, the title changed to Cargill & Co.
The House of Cargills officially became incorporated as a Public Limited Liability Company.
Ceylon Theatres acquired controlling interest of Cargills and Mr. Albert A. Page was appointed as Managing Director and would go on to become the Chairman of Cargills the following year.
Cargills established its first supermarket chain in Sri Lanka at Staple Street; it was once accessible only to the elite customer segment but then opened its doors to the masses.
The company invested in the first manufacturing facility of Cargills Quality Foods, in Mattakkuliya which focused on the production of processed meat.
Cargills obtained the franchise license of the vastly popular QSR, KFC, and opened it to the Sri Lankan market.
In 1999, Cargills eliminated the middleman and initiated purchasing from the farmer directly, offering the best prices for their harvest, resulting in 10 collection centres with the first being established at Hanguranketha.
Mr. Anthony Page and Mr. Ranjit Page were appointed as Chairman and Deputy Chairman, respectively.
Cargills bought over Walls, investing in a dairy processing plant which resulted in the need to create a network of dairy farmers. Cargills also diversified into agri-processing with Cargills KIST in 2002.
The Cargills Sarubima Fund was conceptualised and established to support the farming community for their untiring efforts towards growing our country's economy.
Cargills bought over Kotmale from Janashakthi, and Diana Biscuits was acquired and rebranded as KIST biscuits.
A domestic and offshore provisional banking license for the launch of Cargills Bank, was acquired from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
Taking a step further in catering international cuisine to the nation, Cargills secured the franchise license for TGIF and commenced an outlet in Colombo, Fort. The Company also commenced operations of Cargills Square in Jaffna.
Cargills Bank officially commenced business operations.
Kotmale launched Sri Lanka’s first fully integrated dairy processing facility, in Banduragoda.
Cargills unveiled its first gourmet specialty supermarket, Cargills Food Hall, at the Colombo City Centre Shopping Mall in Colombo 02.
The “Cargills Foundation" was established to oversee the social development initiatives of the Group. Furthermore, the 400th Food City outlet was ceremoniously opened to the public in October.
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This March, we applaud and celebrate the dedication, power, and perseverance of women in Sri Lanka. Cargills is proud to be the Title Partner for the International Women's Day Festival 2021.We believe in the power of women to change the world! Join us to celebrate Women's Day with Cargills International Women's Day Festival over four Mondays in the month of March.
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Cargills (Ceylon) PLC was recognized as One of the Top 10 Most Admired Companies of Sri Lanka at the annual Most Admired Companies Awards ceremony organized by the International Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ICCSL), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Daily FT.
We are delighted to announce the opening of four new Cargills Food City outlets in the island. Furthering our continued commitment to serve you better, we have opened the new outlets...
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Christmas 2020 was a little different for all of us. We launched our "Share the Spark" campaign to give a platform for you - our customers to join us in helping individuals in our community whose livelihoods have been disrupted due to these challenging times.
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Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, a leading Retail and FMCG company in the country, had the distinction of being listed in the Top 10 Most Admired Companies for the 2019/20 financial year. This recognition was awarded by the International Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ICCSL), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Daily FT. This accolade is a testament to our long-standing commitment to creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
Reaffirming Cargills vision of creating markets for our youth to enhance and empower them as entrepreneurs, Cargills (Ceylon) PLC officially partnered with the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka on the 17th of November. This collaboration gives their innovative students a platform to make their ideas commercially viable and also opens up opportunities they otherwise would not be privy to.
Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority General Daya Ratanyaka today inaugurated a new branch of the Cargills FoodCity Express in the Port of Colombo. This branch will address an urgent requirement of the employees and users of the Port of Colombo.
As a brand which is on a mission to serve its consumer with new great food and beverage choices, Kist is proud to present its latest product creations to the market.
As children grow and develop, everything they learn does not necessarily have to come out of books or theory. In fact some of the best lessons for kids come from experiences, starting right from home. For instance, there are several life skills children can learn even in the kitchen.
As children grow and develop, everything they learn does not necessarily have to come out of books or theory. In fact some of the best lessons for kids come from experiences, starting right from home. For instance, there are several life skills children can learn even in the kitchen.
Demonstrating its commitment to technology innovation in the financial services space, Cargills Bank was the first financial institution to issue and acquire LANKAQR transactions in Sri Lanka. The Bank has been at the forefront of facilitating technology-based payment solutions in Sri Lanka, and is also the acquiring bank for six Fintech Payment Apps with JustPay, the local digital payments platform regulated by the Central Bank that facilitates retail payments by directly transferring funds from the customer’s account to the merchant’s account.
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With our commitment to develop and enhance Sri lankan youth skills we offer employment opportunities for young graduates in August 2020, we recruited a batch of 90 graduates and are currently working in different areas in Retails, our largest sector, Their induction to Cargills held at the YMCA Fort under the patronage of our Deputy Chairman.
Organised to build the country’s budding SME entrepreneurs by giving them a platform to engage with a wider network of customers. A few SMEs are invited as partners, where they can promote their diverse range of products in demarcated stalls, for customers to purchase.
Our Cargills to Home mobile truck was in operation in the Divulapitiya area where the curfew is in effect in the last few days. Our loyal customers were able to enjoy our door-to-door service, while following our strict health guidelines and procedures. Goodie packs with daily essentials were made available through this service. The areas covered included Gal kanda, Horanpella, Kopiwatta, Maradagahamula and Ballapana.
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