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JAMAICA
AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN PRODUCTS
TRADE MISSION TO CANADASEPTEMBER 28 TO OCTOBER 2, 2015
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JAMPRO CONTACTSSamantha Forbes
Consulting Officer, Export and Market Development [email protected]
Beyond its image as a tourist destination, Jamaica is a place to do business on a global scale. Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) – the national investment and export promotion agency – is that gateway which connects the
world to Jamaica, enabling entrepreneurs from around the globe to tap into the wealth of trade and investment opportunities available in the country.
JAMPRO was established in 1988 to stimulate, facilitate, and promote the develop-ment of trade and industry, and export and investment activities in all sectors of the island’s economy. The agency drives this process through focus on a number of tar-geted sectors, which include the creative industries (film, music and entertainment), manufacturing, tourism, agri-business, information and communication technology, mining and professional services.
Investment and trade promotion are the two focal points of JAMPRO, which has two of-fices in Jamaica as well as overseas offices in Canada (North America Regional Office) and London (European Regional Office).
Operating under the direction of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), JAMPRO’s continuous mission is to promote Brand Jamaica, attract and land jobs and wealth-creating investments to Jamaica and secure lucrative markets for high quality Brand Jamaican products.
The agency is committed to ensuring sustainable development arising from foreign direct investment into the country - both in terms of the environment and in the deep-ening of the absorptive capacity of the economy.
JAMPRO is also keen on making local businesses export-ready, ensuring the sustain-able development of the export sector, and boosting Jamaica’s overall export perfor-mance. The agency scouts out and packages opportunities for trade with overseas markets and opportunities for local and foreign direct investment. JAMPRO, thus seeks to maintain business relationships with key players in international markets which can help create this competitive advantage.
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CARITA JAMAICA LIMITED
Carita Jamaica Limited (previously Marketing Developments Limited) was registered in 1984 to access the marketing opportunities in the fresh produce and processed food sectors. The company has grown from a one person operation in the first year to a team of 20 (12
women and 8 men) over the years. The company has handled a wide range of products, from the 1st container of processed food items to hot peppers, tubers, vegetables, tropical fruits, herbs and spices.
The staff participates in training programmes on an ongoing basis to maximize efficiency and productivity. The company has also offered training in export procedures and handling of fresh produce for export to start-up companies. In an effort to improve competitiveness and to access market niches, the company has participated in workshops on labeling, packaging, marketing and HACCP. In addition the company has participated in Food Shows in the USA, Canada and the UK.
Some years ago, the market potential of added value to local fresh produce pushed the company to embark on a programme to bring 150 acres into production at St. Leonard’s, Westmoreland in Western Jamaica. From a total acreage of 180, the following has been utilized: 40 acres is in plantains, 15 acres in breadfruit, 15 acres in ackee, 40 acres in yams, 3 acres in pumpkin, 3 acres in callaloo, 1 acre in avocado. The farm is privately owned and located 10 miles from a food processing plant which meets FDA approval for ackee export to the USA. It also serves as a mother farm for 20 small farmers who grow hot peppers for export. The farmers benefit from support and extension services channeled through government run programmes. We also work with women to encourage production and entrepreneurship toward achieving financial independence.
A community based project was started in St Thomas for packing, warehousing and chilling room facilities. This has facilitated pre-cut value added products for the domestic, hotel and export trade. Research and product development resulted in a line of cooked and chilled products such as Roasted Breadfruit, Sweet Potato, Yellow Yam, Callaloo, Jackfruit and Pepper Mash which have been successfully introduced into the USA and Canada.
CONTACT USRita Hilton General ManagerCarita Jamaica Limited 188 Spanish Town RoadKingston 13, JamaiacTel: (876) 923-7050; (876) 923-6673Fax: (876) 923-4709Email: [email protected]: www.caritapremium.com
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EG WELLNESS BRANDS LIMITEDE.G. Wellness Brands Limited (EGWB) is a privately held, for profit, Limited Liability Com-
pany incorporated on October 24, 2014 by Dr Henry Lowe. The Company’s primary mandate is to create value through the production and commercialization of nutraceuticals, functional foods, cosmeceuticals, ethical drugs and related goods and services. To achieve this mandate, EGWB outsources research and development of health and wellness products from plant materials, especially those indigenous to Jamaica.
The Eden Garden Nutraceuticals line started in December 2010 with Bio-Tech R&D and was devel-oped in response to the need for alternative, preventative /wellness products and is dictated by trends in the local and international markets. This led to the development of nine (9) nutraceuti-cals and eight (8) Wellness teas. Since 2010, operations have expanded and diversified; spanning the areas of food processing and distribution, consequently resulting in wide scale distribution and export of its line of Nutraceuticals, Wellness Teas and the development of a porridge line. In 2014, Bio-Tech was restructured and will now see E.G. Wellness Brands taking over all manu-facturing, distribution and marketing of the Eden Garden Nutraceuticals and other newly devel-oped products lines.
The current product offering includes:
CONTACT USTanesha SamuelsGroup Planning & Analytics Manager EG Wellness Brands Limited 44 Lady Musgrave RoadKingston 10, JamaicaTel: (876) 978-6136; (876) 749-5272Fax: (876) 978-6076Email: [email protected]: www.egwellnessbrands.com
Supplements• Alpha Prostate Formula 1 • Guinea Hen Weed Supplement • Aloe Complex Formula• Women’s Complete Formula• Men’s Complete Formula• Joint Flex Formula • Noni formula
Functional Foods• Yellow yam & sweet potato
instant porridge
Teas• Cerasee & Ginger• Guinea Hen Weed & Ball
Moss• Guinea Hen Weed• Soursop & Ginger• Bissy• Lemon Grass & Ball Moss• Moringa & Cinnamon• Guinea Hen Weed & Cin-
namon
Cosmeceuticals• Moisturizing body creams • Acne bar soap • Moisturizing bar soap • Body wash
Hair treatments• Moisturizing serum • Hair thinning serum • Dry scalp serum
Other Fast Moving Consumer goods • Specialty Rice • Grape Seed Oil • Agave Nectar• Hemp oil
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GOLDEN SUN INCORPORATED LIMITED
Golden Sun Incorporated was incorporated in July 2009 by its Founder and CEO, Michael Brown. The company was formed to expand the export of Jamaican produce and product and make it available to a wider market both international and regional. With the premise
of the Ministry of Agriculture and its campaign of ‘buy Jamaican, eat Jamaican’, Golden Sun Inc. Ltd has looked to establish a local farmers’ market- 70% complete- that will brand locally grown produce and processed product for sale.
The company plans to be known as a major player in the merchandising of Jamaican product and be recognized as a leader in improving the healthy lifestyle of each customer locally. We are also committed to developing profitable relationships with reliable suppliers and importers. The overall strategy of the company is to provide customers and importers with a choice of whole-sale/ retail products combined offering the best quality at the lowest marketable prices.
In addition, Golden Sun Inc. Ltd offers a range of products on the fresh produce line. These prod-ucts are distributed locally and exported to markets internationally to the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and the UK. The company management decisions on the timely delivery of these products and its quality has played a key role in offsetting the risk of loss sales.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Fresh Produce ExportedTumeric, Yams, Coco, Dasheen, Ginger, Sweet Potatoes, Hot Peppers, Pumpkin, Breadfruit, Escal-lion, Thyme, Papaya, Banana, Melons, Oranges, Sour Sop, Pineapple, Mangoes, cucumbers, Callaloo, Cabbage, Carrots, Garlic, Onions, Lettuce (several varieties) etc…
Processed Products ExportedHot pepper sauce, Canned Ackee, Pickled fruits, among other selected items.
CONTACT USMichael BrownCEO and Export AgentGolden Sun Incorporated Limited11A, 11B FCJ Small Business ComplexHendon P.A. Montego BayTel: (876) 819-7835; (876) 476-5970; (876) 588-3027Fax: (876) 979- 7943Email: [email protected]
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HONEY BUN (1982) LIMITED
Herbert Chong and wife Michelle, founders of Honey Bun Bakery, began operations at Span-ish Court, New Kingston in 1982; their vision was opportunity and growth. Thirty (30) years later, Honey Bun has developed into an immensely valued, recognized and loved Jamaican
brand, known for freshly baked, premium quality products.
By 2005, it was clear that Honey Bun had the potential to become one of the leading brands in the market, and the Chongs were again on the move, this time to the company’s present location at 26 Retirement Crescent to meet the growing demand. With a modern factory space, retro-fitted with upgraded bakery equipment and a highly specialized team, the company expanded their portfolio with the introduction of another brand, Buccaneer Jamaica. Product development was also a major focus, with Honey Bun being widely recognized as driving the trend for innova-tive, value-added products such as cheese bread and cinnamon rolls. What had been a small retail bakery with a handful of staff, had evolved into a vibrant 24-hour, 7-days a week wholesale bakery, employing over 200 Jamaicans delivering the brand daily, practicing world class standards throughout its operation.
Today the brand is still synonymous with superior quality, superior convenience and superior value. It is widely regarded as Jamaica’s number one for taste in baked snack products, as is evi-denced by the company being chosen for the National Quality Awards in both 2007 and 2008. With distribution spanning key supermarket chains, gas stations and small retail outlets locally, and select outlets in the Caribbean, North America and Europe, the company is destined for in-ternational growth having been awarded the Jamaica Exporters’ Association coveted Chairman’s Award for Growing Exporter in 2008. Honey Bun is ultimately known in the baked goods market as “a little love in every bite” and recognized locally and internationally as an example of a strong, world class brand of Jamaica. In June 2011, Honey Bun made history, being the first Pastry maker to list on the Jamaica Junior Stock Exchange after an overwhelming over subscription. In 2011 Honey Bun achieved 3 exceptionally notable awards; the Jamaica Exporter’s Association MSME Award as well as the Jamaica Manufacturer’s Award for Competitiveness and the Buy Jamaican Build Jamaica Award.
CONTACT USMichelle ChongChief Executive OfficerHoney Bun (1982) Limited 26 Retirement CrescentKingston 5Tel: (876) 960-9851Email: [email protected]: www.honeybunja.com
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JAMAICA TEAS LIMITED
Jamaican Teas Limited (formerly Tetley Tea Co. (Ja) Ltd) was founded in Jamaica in 1967. It initially produced only black tea under the Tetley brand as well as providing contract manu-facturing arrangements.
The company was acquired by the father and son team of Adeeb and John Mahfood in 1995. Since then, the product range has been considerably expanded and the Caribbean Dreams brand was launched offering consumers unique herbal combinations and infusions. Today, with over forty different types of teas, the company is the largest producer of teas in the Caribbean with almost one half its products exported to thirteen (13) Caribbean markets and North America. Teas are also produced through private label arrangements for a number of other local and international companies.
Jamaican Teas Limited (JTL) became a public company in 2010 and is listed on the Jamaica Ju-nior Stock Exchange. The company continues to diversify its product offerings and is current-ly undergoing expansion through the addition of other product lines and investments in key growth areas. JTL now comprises three (3) divisions, namely – Manufacturing, Retail and Real Estate. Our Retail Division operates a chain of supermarkets in Jamaica with future expansion in the pipeline while our Real Estate Division develops housing and commercial properties in the Jamaica market.
As a company we believe in developing and offering quality products that are not only practical but safe and economical. Our food products are produced to the highest safety and quality stan-dards thereby providing wholesome benefits to our consumers. Efficiency, customer satisfaction and visionary and participatory leadership continue to be the guiding principles in all we do.
CONTACT USCharles Barrett Marketing Manager Jamaica Teas Limited 2 Bell RoadKingston 11, JamaicaTel: (876) 656-9491; (876) 909-2878Email: [email protected]: www.jamaicanteas.com
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KOUNTRY DELITE
Kountry Delite Limited is a registered family-owned agro-processing company that manufac-tures high quality, authentic Jamaican condiments and spices, using indigenous fruits and vegetables. The Company commenced operation in August 2008 and is located at 8 Retire-
ment Road, Kingston 5.
The Managing Director; Mrs. Diane Reynolds, has over seventeen (17) years of knowledge, ex-pertise and skills in the manufacturing sectors. Mrs. Reynolds has sought to utilize the experience gained to make Kountry Delite a viable and successful business entity.
The company offers a range of products for local and export markets. The company has an ex-tensive client base in the local market and offers a wide range of products. Kountry Delite has expanded to the international market in 2013 providing jerk seasoning and pepper mash in bulk to established manufacturing companies. The Company over the years has been gaining strong brand recognition. Kountry Delite has a penchant for the development of the local agricultural sector and is building strong relationships with the sector.
Through the use of optimum technology and continuous improvement in products, Kountry Del-ite will be leaders in meeting the demands of local and international customers. The company strives to be progressive, effective and to make a beneficial impact on relationships with stake-holders.
PRODUCT PROFILE
We currently produce two types of Jerk seasoning, Mild and Hot with no preservative or MSG.We also prduce the following sauces:
• Spicy Tamarind Barbeque and Regular Barbeque Sauce• Spicy Mango Pineapple Sauce• Spicy Tamarind Sauce• Crushed Scotch Bonnet Pepper with Pineapple Juice • Red Pepper Mash
CONTACT USMarjorie McCalla Export Sales and Marketing Manager LASCO Manufacturing Limited P.O. Box 809, White MarlSpanish Town, St. CatherineTel: (876) 960-3662-3; (876) 749-5272Fax: (876) 929-2244Email: [email protected]: www.lascojamaica.com
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LASCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED
LASCO Manufacturing Limited was incorporated in October 1994 by its Founder and Executive Chairman, the Honourable Lascelles Chin. The Company changed its name from LASCO Foods (Successors) Limited in August 2010 and In October 2010 LASCO Manufacturing Limited be-
came a public company after its first offer on the Jamaica Stock Exchange Junior Market.
LML was awarded first place in the 2010 and 2011 Champion Company ranking for the presti-gious Investor’s Choice Award publication. LASCO Manufacturing is the only company since the inception of the awards in the 1990s that have received this award twice.
LASCO Manufacturing Limited is one of the leading dry blend beverage companies in Jamaica. The company’s portfolio includes LASCO Food Drink, LaSoy Lactose Free, Oats Porridge Mixes, Whole Milk and Readi Milk.
In addition to its beverage products, the company offers a wide range of peas and beans, sauces, seasonings and canned vegetables as well as a very competitively priced line of feminine hygiene products, adult and baby diapers, bath soaps, toothpaste, baby formula and cereals.
These products are marketed through its export division throughout the Caribbean, North Amer-ica, Canada, and the UK.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Food Drink (Soy Beverage) 8 Flavours – vanilla, creamy malt, chocolate, strawberry, peanut punch, cherry berry, pineapple orange, carrot
2. Lasoy – Lactose Free Soy Beverage – 4 flavours – original, chocolate, strawberry, malt3. Oats Porridge Mix – 3 flavours -plain, cinnamon, banana4. Instant Chocolate Mix – Nutmeg, French Vanilla, Caramel 5. Jerk sauces and seasoning 6. Feminine hygiene (Curves) 7. Everdry Baby Diapers, Baby wipes8. Baby Formula and Cereals
CONTACT USDiane Reynolds Managing Director Kountry Delite Enterprise Limited P.O. Box 809, White MarlSpanish Town, St. CatherineTel: (876) 906-0909; (876) 823-9599Email: [email protected]: www.kountrydelite.com
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RIO GRAND FARMS
Rio Grande Farms Exporters is an established and enthusiastic organization that seeks to fill the Southside Distributors Limited was established in 2006 and now operates from a 5000 sq. ft. production facility in Comma Pen, St. Elizabeth. Owned and operated by Denese
Palmer, the company manufactures and supplies Jerk Seasoning, Sauces, Canned Juices, Canned Ackees, Canned Callaloo and Solomon Gundy to the local and international market. Since its inception, Southside Distributors has expanded its operations in terms of its physical infrastruc-ture, product line and its market share particularly by 80% in 2013 when compared to 2012. This has enabled the company’s growth in becoming one of the local standard bearers in the com-munity of Junction and its environs.
The company distributes its products on both the domestic and international markets and has seen an increase in its market share on both fronts. In 2012, two major distribution agreements were finalized, which saw Southside significantly increasing exports to the United Kingdom and the United States. The international appeal of the company’s Canned Ackee, Canned Callaloo and jerk products, as well as an increased marketing thrust, have created significant buyer and distributor interests, and additional contracts are now being finalized for further exports to the US and UK, as well as Canada. Locally, Southside Distributors’ products are present in the hotels and the company has secured shelf spaces in supermarkets, however the Company is hastened to declare its export focus more this year than ever before.
CONTACT USWinsome Crosdale General Manager Rio Grande Farms ExportersDolphin Bay, Port Antonio P.O.PortlandTel: (876) 410-2160; 881-9734; 393-4821Email: [email protected]
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SOUTHSIDE DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
Southside Distributors Limited was established in 2006 and now operates from a 5000 sq. ft. production facility in Comma Pen, St. Elizabeth. The Company is headed by its Founder and CEO Denese Palmer, who brings a significant amount of experience in quality management
and food safety, having undergone advanced training in areas, such as food chemistry and quality control systems. The Managing Director is also HACCP trained and is qualified to train the staff to meet the requirements of international food safety standards.
The company manufactures and supplies Jerk Seasoning, Sauces, Canned Juices, Canned Ackees, Canned Callaloo and Solomon Gundy to the local and international market. Since its inception, Southside Distributors has expanded its operations in terms of its physical infrastructure, product line and its market share particularly by 80% in 2013 when compared to 2012. This has enabled the company’s growth in becoming one of the local standard bearers in the community of Junc-tion and its environs.
Southside distributes its products on both the domestic and international markets and has seen an increase in its market share on both fronts. In 2012, two major distribution agreements were finalized, which saw Southside significantly increasing exports to the United Kingdom and the United States. The international appeal of the company’s Canned Ackee, Canned Callaloo and jerk products, as well as an increased marketing thrust, have created significant buyer and dis-tributor interests, and additional contracts are now being finalized for further exports to the US and UK, as well as Canada. Locally, Southside Distributors’ products are present in the hotels and the company has secured shelf spaces in supermarkets, however the Company is hastened to declare its export focus more this year than ever before.
CONTACT USDenese Palmer Managing Director Southside Distributors Limited Comma Pen, St. ElizabethTel: (876) 965-5361; (876) 357-1652Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.southsidejamaica.com
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JAMPROHead Office18 Trafalgar RoadKingston 10, Jamaica W.I.Tel: 876-978-7755; 978-3337Fax: 876-946-0090Email: [email protected]
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