Cargills Food City opens along expressway
President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open a Cargills Food City at the
new resting area along the Southern Express Way last week. The ‘Canowin
Arcade’ at Welipenna has two resting areas for commuters travelling on
either side of the Southern Expressway. Cargills Food City outlets are
located at both resting areas. Both outlets of Cargills Food City are
complete with a range of goods for the discerning traveller.
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa in the Cargills Food City outlet
situated at the new resting area along the Southern Expressway |
Sidath Kodikara, Chief Operating Officer – Retail, Cargills (Ceylon)
PLC said this was part of an overall corporate effort of aligning its
business objectives with the greater vision of President Rajapaksa and
the state’s development agenda.“We are conscious of our responsibility
as a corporate citizen to support and facilitate the development goals
of our country.
We are pleased to therefore contribute towards the development of the
landmark Southern Expressway with the opening of two new Cargills Food
City outlets at the Welipenna rest area,” he said.
The rest area also includes restrooms, restaurants, a children’s play
area and a coffee shop. Kodikara added that Cargills Food City aims to
be true to its slogan of being ‘On your way home.’ “Innovation has
played a big part in effectively responding to the needs of our
customers and engaging with them. Our opening at Welipenna reiterates
our commitment to serve the needs of our customers wherever they maybe,”
he noted. |
