Implementation of the 10th EDF Regional Provate Sector Programme

ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS AND PROMOTING INNOVATION

CARIBBEAN KITCHEN PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES

COUNTRY

SUCCESS ACHIEVED

COMPANY

10 Saints Brewery Co Ltd.

Barbados

Orders were received from and delivered to Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, Brazil, Denmark, Vietnam and Australia. A joint venture was also established with Halewood International with the potential value of over US$1 million.

Beverages Caribbean Inc.

Barbados

Secured orders in UK and Germany for Banks Beer and Tiger Malt.

West India Biscuit Company Limited

Barbados

Modifications to price have been made in order to competitively price for Ghanaian market; and fulfilled orders to the Netherlands. Orders fulfilled for buyers in Kuwait for five products. The firm also completed an order from Canada, Dubai and the USA. Participation also led to an increase in sales in Germany.

Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods Ltd.

Belize

J&J Spirits

Dominican Republic

Secured a contract and completed order for German distributor.

Country Traders Limited Tijule Company Limited

Jamaica

Two orders received from distributors in Denmark and St. Maarten.

Jamaica

Orders were received from and completed for Denmark, Sweden, Africa, and Israel. Additionally, a German distributor is interested has requested samples for a market test. Product requests were fulfilled in Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Japan and Reunion (Indian Ocean)

Baron Foods Limited

St. Lucia

Viking Traders Ltd.

St. Lucia

Secured new business contacts and orders in Germany, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands and Martinique

SMAKS Luxury Group

Trinidad & Tobago

Orders fulfilled to Norway, Sweden, and Denmark for teas and Chai Rum. Additionally, orders from InterContinental in France and Beirut have been completed, as well as orders for buyers in Italy, France, Switzerland, and the UK.

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