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Authentic Sri Lankan grocery ecommerce for UK

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UKCeylon

Authentic Sri Lankan Grocery E-commerce | UK

Client Overview

UKCeylon is the UK’s premier online Sri Lankan grocery store, serving the vibrant South Asian diaspora with authentic ingredients, fresh produce, and beloved household brands from Sri Lanka and across South Asia.

Project Objective

Create a comprehensive e-commerce platform that bridges the gap between authentic Sri Lankan flavours and busy South Asian families across the UK, offering everything from fresh curry leaves to traditional Munchee biscuits.

Technical Implementation

Platform

Custom WordPress with WooCommerce integration

Features

OpenTable reservation system, Instagram feed integration, mobile-optimized menu

Performance

2.1s page load time, 95% mobile optimization score

Integrations

Google Analytics, social media APIs, email marketing automation
Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

Serving a niche but passionate market spread across the entire UK Solution: Built a robust nationwide delivery system with specialised packaging for fresh produce and fragile items

Challenge

Maintaining authenticity whilst appealing to second and third-generation South Asians Solution: Curated product selection balancing traditional essentials with modern convenience items

Challenge

Competing with established Asian supermarkets and mainstream grocery chains Solution: Focused on authentic Sri Lankan specialities unavailable elsewhere, with expert product knowledge

Challenge

Managing fresh produce logistics for nationwide delivery Solution: Developed cold-chain delivery partnerships and optimal packaging solutions
Results & Impact

Growing community: Serving South Asian families nationwide
Product authenticity: 100% genuine Sri Lankan and South Asian brands
Customer loyalty: High repeat purchase rates from satisfied families
Cultural connection: Helping maintain traditions through authentic ingredients
Market expansion: Successfully introduced niche products to broader UK market
Community feedback: "Finally found proper curry leaves that actually smell like home!" - London Customer