Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A visit to Cargills Food City Pelawatte last weekend would have been a unique experience for any shopper. The Food City outlet was home to several small local businesses, all eager to showcase their products to the extensive customer base of Cargills. This event, called Cargills Village to Home, is a unique program initiated by Cargills to support small businesses by connecting them directly to the market. The 32nd edition of the program held on March 22nd and 23rd, saw several entrepreneurs showcasing a wide array of products, ranging from handicrafts to traditional homemade sweets. It also featured Avurudu (Sinhala & Tamil New Year) games and activities, creating a lively shopping atmosphere for customers.

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