The Absolutely Caribbean pavilion drew the attention of chefs, trade buyers, press and bloggers at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair at the Olympia London, United Kingdom.
Caribbean Export supported ten regional food and drink producers to showcase their range of products. The ten companies included:
- Naledo (Belize)
- Superb Blend (Barbados)
- Old Duppy (Barbados)
- Flauriel (St Kitts and Nevis)
- Pringa’s (St Vincent and the Grenadines)
- Shavuot (Jamaica)
- St Lucia Distillers (St Lucia)
- Kalembu (The Dominican Republic)
- Antillia Brewing Company (St Lucia)
- CariBelle Foods (Trinidad and Tobago).
Participants praised their first in-person trade expo since the COVID-19 outbreak after a busy first day.
“Great first day at the Specialty & Fine Food Fair with an exceptional reception of our brand and products. The market has acquired a taste for some Hauntingly Flavourful Old Duppy,” shared Nick Bynoe from Old Duppy Barbados.
Hesma Tyson from CariBelle Foods echoed this sentiment, “Great first day. So much positive feedback on our products. This market is not shy from sampling spicy food. Glad for this opportunity.”
Tyson’s Lime & Mango Dip will also feature in the cooking demonstrations led by top consultant chef Steve Walpole.
In collaboration with the European Union, Caribbean Export has supported the development of these firms over the past twelve months to prepare for new markets, working with food and drinks retail experts Category Wins.
Lead expert David Marston shared, “A truly spectacular day at a fantastic show, and also a fantastic diversity of opportunities for the finest food and drink producers from the Caribbean; excited to see what day 2 brings and to share some of the Absolutely Caribbean produce with new buyers and organisations”.
Having released an updated edition of the report Unlocking the Profit Potential of the Caribbean, more and more trade buyers have sought producers to meet the increasing demand experienced as consumers continue to explore new flavours from the Caribbean.
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