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are also supporting smaller chocolatiers with marketing and branding expertise and in working with Government departments and development agencies to find ways to simulate the cocoa sector by offering third- party processing for farmers. TTFCC has been working with 80 partner cocoa estates to develop a unique flavour library which can be traced to origin for the high-end market. The company’s primary audience is the specialty food market targeting hotels and restaurant however they also sell milk and dark chocolates through retail outlets such a high-end UK chocolatier, Artisan du Chocolat whom currently retails our ‘steel pan’ tin design in five flavours (milk, dark, guava, pepper and cashew). TTFCC has partnerships with established brands such as Angostura Distilleries and Harrods of London to offer a unique chocolate experience. For more information on the Trinidad and Tobago Fine Cocoa Company visit www.ttfinecocoa.com Summer is looking to reach customers want real food, healthier beverage options, and to know where their food comes from in terms of ethical and sustainable sourcing. Their customers make buying decisions which make them feel good knowing their money is supporting employment in a developing nation and positively impacting the livelihood of small farmers. We want to fulfill the customer desire to make conscious purchasing decisions on products that are high-quality. Started by a Canadian couple, Jim Jardine and Stephanie Ryan the company is proud to provide a growing market and revenue for produce. This in turn encourages the expansion of island planting. For more information on Summer limited visit www.summer.gd

Trinidad and Tobago Fine Cocoa Company The Trinidad and Tobago Fine Cocoa Company (TTFCC) is the first fine flavour chocolate company in the history of the country. Its purpose is to produce 50 metric tonnes of cocoa products for the domestic and international market. The factory is a state-of-art cocoa processing facility which can produce a range of products including roasted cocoa beans, cocoa mass (100% cocoa), coverture (restaurant chocolate) and finished retail chocolate. Currently producing chocolate bars and a speciality item known as the ‘steel pan’ chocolate tin. The processing facility allows the maximization of the ‘in-country’ value of the bean and pay a higher price of almost 40% to the famers. TTFCC

Summer Limited Summer Limited produces juices, nectars, herbal waters and fresh coconut water from locally-grown fruits in Grenada. Summer purchases from a wide variety of farmers, both small producers and large commercial growers. Summer ensures it is purchasing from legitimate farmers by visiting the farms and estates to guarantee the ownership of the fruit and confirms that good farming practices are used for harvesting the best quality produce. Summer purchases fruit from over 250 island farmers.