New Markets Sought for Sugar Reducer From Jamaica

New Markets Sought for Sugar Reducer From Jamaica

Caribbean Flavours & Fragrances Limited, CFF, is taking another shot at finding markets for its sugar reduction substitute, Flavour Fit, but this time it’s marketing the product as an ingredient for baked goods. The company is in discussions with a customer in Barbados for use of the product, which was originally intended to capitalize on […]

The Region has a New Low-Cost Airline

The Region has a New Low-Cost Airline

There is a new airline serving the Caribbean. It’s called Arajet and it is based in the Dominican Republic. The airline although new is a rebrand from 2014 launched Flycana Airlines (Dominican Wings). However, in 2021 it was announced that the airline would rebrand into Arajet and pivot away from its current charter business model […]

Rainforest Ramps Up Exports to Caribbean Markets

Rainforest Ramps Up Exports to Caribbean Markets

Rainforest Caribbean Limited reported this week that it has ramped up exports to 15 markets in the Caribbean. Marketing Manager Bethany Young told the Jamaica Observer that amongst robust performers is frozen fruits for which demand has seen a «manifold increase». She said, “We continue to serve the English, French, and Dutch Caribbean islands. Our […]

Prime Minister attends Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II in Trinidad

Prime Minister attends Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II in Trinidad

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has attended the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II in Port of Spain, Trinidad. It ended yesterday. The event was convened under the theme “Transforming Agriculture through Innovation and Investment” and sought to build on the discussions, initiatives, and outcomes from the first Agri-Investment Forum and Expo held in May 2022 […]

Johanan Dujon Celebrated at TNT’s Agri-Investment Forum and Expo

Johanan Dujon Celebrated at TNT’s Agri-Investment Forum and Expo

The founder of Algas Organics, the Caribbean’s first indigenous agriculture biotech firm has been celebrated at the just ended Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II in Trinidad and Tobago. Johanan Dujon’s Algas Organics converts the invasive sargassum seaweed into fungicides, pesticides, and crop fertilizers. Dujon was singled out by Gervase Warner, the Chairman of the Caribbean […]

British Airways to Launch Flights to Aruba and Guyana

British Airways to Launch Flights to Aruba and Guyana

By Hannah Brandler, Business Traveler British Airways is launching flights from London Gatwick to Guyana and Aruba from March 2023. The twice-weekly routes will be operated by the airline’s B777-200 aircraft and are available to book now. This brings the number of Caribbean destinations served by BA to 17. Flights to Oranjestad in Aruba will […]