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VISION To be internationally recognised as the leading driver for Caribbean private sector development. MISSION To enhance the competitiveness and value of Caribbean brands through the delivery of transformative and targeted interventions in export development and investment promotion.

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Head Office 1st Floor Baobab Tower, Warrens, St. Michael, BB22026, Barbados Tel: +1(246) 436 0578 Fax: +1(246) 436 9999

Sub Regional Office Av. Pedro Henríquez Ureña # 150, Torre Diandy XIX, Piso 7, La Esperilla, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana Tel: +1(809) 531 6565 Fax: +1(809) 473 7532

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SUPPORTING Youth Agro-Processors The Caribbean is a youthful region, with over 60% of the population under the age of 30 years. Despite this, youth unemployment rates remain highwith some studies estimating this can be nearly 3 times the national unemployment average. In view of this supporting the development of youth within our communities has become critical. Caribbean Export with the support of the European Union is committed to supporting youth in business contributing towards the region’s economic and social development. The Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) provides an excellent platform for youth in agro-processing to network and promote their goods and services while giving them a voice in industry discussions. Caribbean Export has sponsored the attendance of 8 youth owned business from across the CARIFORUM to attend CWA and to participate in the Agency’s booth (located at E 14) to showcase their innovative products using the region’s finest natural resources.

Meet Our Companies

RED DIAMOND COMPOST Barbados NATURINDAS FOODS Barbados KAYAWENG WOMEN AGRO-PROCESSORS Guyana BIG G’s Dominica NATURAL FUSION PARTNERS Jamaica CACOA SAINTE LUCIE Saint Lucia SUGAR TOWN ORGANICS St Kitts and Nevis FARMER’S FARM LTD Trinidad and Tobago

INVEST IN YOUTH TODAY. CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW.

MARIE JACKSON cacoasaintelucie.com E: cacoasaintelucie@gmail.com T: +1 758 728 3131 @cacoasaintelucie

Cacoa Sainte Lucie is a small “Bean to Bar” chocolate production which uses cocoa grown from St. Lucian Soil to produce artisan Cocoa products. The term “Bean to Bar” refers to the simple technique of producing chocolate with little to no processing that is from the harvesting of the actual cocoa bean to the finalized chocolate bar. This production process is semi- automated, giving a hands-on approach to how our products are produced. Paying particular attention to taste, quality and packaging of our chocolate and cocoa products thus giving our consumers premium chocolate which reflects the taste of St. Lucia. This Small establishment is located at Belvedere, Canaries one of the poorest villages on the island of St. Lucia. Cacoa Sainte Lucie’s main objective is creating sustainable economic development for this community thus elevating the present high- level of unemployment that exist in the small village. This small enterprise is particularly geared to the growth.

sugartownorganics.com ANASTACIA ELLIOT E: sugartownorganics@gmail.com T: +1 869 668 6713

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Sugar Town Organics is an emerging organic product company innovating using traditional practices, blending nature and science to create niche beauty and wellness solutions to inspire healthier lifestyles. We have created 2 brands of products: our skin and hair care line called Yaphene and our food line called Flauriel. Yaphene an organic beauty brand delves into Caribbean culture and its influences, to create every day beauty products infused with the region’s innate multi-racial approach to beauty that will be tracked on our wearable technology. Under the food brand Flauriel, the company focuses on fresh herbs, foods, spices and marine material to create food aids and accompaniments to promote healthy eating but also sustainable use of natural resources. Our aim is to do our part to promote and practice sustainable resource management, to sustain healthy lives while regenerating our cultural practices.

http://reddiamondcompost.com JOSHUA FORTE E: reddiamondcompost@gmail.com T: +1 246 549 1594

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Red Diamond Compost

@reddiamondcompost

Red Diamond Compost is a Barbados based startup that manufactures organic and biologic crop protection and soil treatment products such as fertilizers, bio-stimulants, and soil conditioners. What makes their products so special is that they are made mostly from organic waste materials that would otherwise be dumped in the landfill or may be causing other environmental hazards. We take these materials and convert them into valuable end products to boost agricultural productivity, remove toxins from the food supply and strengthen food and nutrition security across the region. The primary example of Red Diamond’s first product developed to a commercial ready stage is the Super Seaweed Biostimulant, made from Sargassum Seaweed. We our also hoping to introduce a new product to the public during the expo.

ANNALISA EDWARDS E: annalisaedwards33@gmail.com T: +592 687-3121

Kayaweng Women Agro-Processors is a group of Amerindian women, who hail from the beautiful Village of Moco- Moco Central Rupununi, Region 9, Guyana, South America. The group was established in 2016, with the communities and to provide income-generating work for villagers, especially women and youths. This particular group processes cassava products eg. farine, cassava bread, cassareep, and tapioca which are all naturally grown and produced by the group. aim of combating food insecurity in the rural

TANISHA THOMPSON www.facebook.com/naturalfusionpartners E: naturalfusionpartners@gmail.com T: +1 876 818 3972

Natural Fusion Partners was formally established in November 2014. We manufacture beverages with the intention to surprise and excite taste buds while promoting healthy lifestyle practices. This business was beverages using locally grown plants with medicinal benefits in a bid to support and promote healthier lifestyles. There has been an increase in healthier lifestyle practices among Jamaicans. These practices are portrayed by the increase in consumption of fruits and vegetables, exercise programs and participants in 5k & 10k runs throughout the year. We manufacture two (2) lines of low sugar products: aloe vera flavoured water and guava ice tea. conceptualized from an interest to manufacture

The aloe vera flavoured water is created by blending natural aloe vera and fruit flavours. Conversely, the ice tea is brewed from guava leaves. Our products are available in select supermarkets, and pharmacies within Kingston and St. Catherine.

NICOLE MURRAY https://naturindasfoods.wixsite.com/lifelot www.facebook.com/FarmersFarmsTT

E: naturindasfoods@gmail.com T: +1(246)232-5916 (Whatsapp)

Naturindas

@naturindasfoods

Naturinda’s is creating a local food system that is healthier for our people, our environment, and the economy. To achieve this vision, we are creating linkages in the emerging chain of organizations, businesses and civic efforts focused on making good food that is healthy, produced in a sustainable manner and affordable to people in every type of community, whether rural or urban.

GRACESON JOHN https://www.facebook.com/ Big-Gs-512955015480143/ E: big-g45@hotmail.com T: +1 767 612 8288

@Gracesonjohnbig

BIG G’S is a micro agro processing company which specializes in sauces. It all started in September 2014 when I decided to take my passion and love of cooking to the next level simply by adding pepper to sauces I made for specific dishes. At first persons were a bit skeptical but when they actually taste the product they were impressed. Initially samples were given to restaurants around the town area and from then the orders started coming in.

We started to supply super- markets with over 21 flavors of different sauces such as turmeric, red roasted peppers, ginger and cinnamon, just to name a few. We supply all supermarkets on island and small shops. We also added 3 new products to our line which are garlic, roasted garlic all-purpose sauce and turmeric seasoning sauce.

The company also captured a few awards in the past 4 years; namely Local Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 in the youth awards and Regional Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015. We also captured the Best Quality and Most Innovative Products awards in 2016.

KHIRSTY BEHARRY www.farmersfarms.org www.facebook.com/FarmersFarmsTT E: farmersfarmsltd@gmail.com T: +1 868 789 8765

An agricultural company that comprises of a livestock and crop production farm, agricultural con- sultancy services and agro processing products inclusive of goats’ milk greek yogurt and cheese.