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Grocers Magazine Special Report

The weekly Grocer Magazine had an 8 page exclusive report on Caribbean Food on  30 March 2002.   This magazine is well respected in the retail trade by grocers, conveneniece food stores and large supermarkets alike.   

To see the report in full -order a back-copy from your local WHSmith,  or call the publishers William Reed - Tel:   0800 6526505

"The first to discover Jamaica's potential as a profitable international food and drink producer was a well  travelled global player called Christopher Columbus.   Yet, ironically, six centuries on from when he shipped barrels of yams back to his mentor, Queen Isabella of Spain, the island has still to live up to the intrepid mariner's high expectations.   True, it has long held a significant stake in the rum, sugar and banana businesses, but it is puzzling to many that more food export markets have not been conquered.   

The word among marketing visionaries in the capital, Kingston, is that the Jamaicans are finally waking up to the fact that their food and drink industry has a vast potential for growth.   And the mainstream grocery market in the UK is at the centre of its sights."

Quotes were given by the following people:

Trade Commissioner for Jamaicans in London: Diane Edwards-Gleede

Minister for industry, commerce and technology (Jamaica): Phillip Paulwell

Grace Marketing Manager for UK and Europe: Neil Hill

Jamaican Airline Chef: Louis Bailey

Director of Walkerswood Caribbean Products: Roddy Edwards

Chief Executive officer (export) of J Wray and Nephew: Larry Watson

MD of Enco Products: Pauline Clarke

Chairman of food importer and distributor, R H Amar: Henry Amar 

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