President opens Cargills Food City at Southern Expressway resting area

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday declared open the latest Cargills Food City outlet at the new resting area along the Southern Expressway at Welipenna.

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.

The latest two outlet of Cargills Food City are complete with a range of goods for the discerning traveller.

Commenting on the openings, Chief Operating Officer Retail of Cargills (Ceylon) Sidath Kodikara 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, coffee shops, parking areas and many more. 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.