Selected CARIFORUM Food Producer Groups,
Buyers and Service Providers
DIRECTORY
INTRA-ACP AGRICULTURAL POLICY PROGRAMME (APP)
The Intra-ACP Agricultural Policy Programme is a broad technical cooperation framework focusing on the two regions, Caribbean and the Pacific. The programme supports the reduction and eradication of poverty in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries through sustainable development and successful integration of enterprise in these economies into national, regional and, where appropriate, global markets.
Selected CARIFORUM Food Producer Groups,
Buyers and Service Providers
DIRECTORY
VOLUME 1
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
4Countries and Commodities
5Antigua and Barbuda - Hot Pepper | Sweet Potato 5
The Bahamas - Small Ruminants | Tomatoes 11
Barbados - Hot Pepper | Small Ruminants 17
Belize - Honey | Pineapple 23
Dominica - Dasheen | Plantain 29
The Dominican Republic - Small Ruminants | Tomato (organic) 37
Grenada - Cassava | Small Ruminants 43
Guyana - Cassava | Small Ruminants 51
Haiti - Spices, Condiments & Herbs (Hor Pepper) | Yam 57
Jamaica - Small Ruminants | Sweet Potato 61
St. Kitts and Nevis - Small Ruminants | Sweet Potato 69
Saint Lucia - Pineapple | Small Ruminants 79
St. Vincent and the Grenadines - Pork | Sweet Potato 85
Suriname - Cassava | Small Ruminants 93
Trinidad and Tobago - Cassava | Small Ruminants 99
Index of Enterprise Names
105Foreword
This publication is a production of the Caribbean Action under the Intra-ACP Policy Programme (APP), which is funded by the European Union under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF).
The APP focuses on the Caribbean and the Pacific islands, and seeks to promote the integration of small holders and small-medium size (SME) enterprises into local, national, regional and global markets, and thereby contribute to the reduction and eventual eradication of poverty in these regions.
The policy actions of the APP, reflect the common priorities of the CARIFORUM region, and are so designed to increase the capabilities of regional development organizations to address identified needs, one of which is that of strengthening market linkages to contribute to small holder’s and SME development. This publication, which is presented in the form of a directory, seeks to address this need, and may be regarded as a first of its kind in the CARIFORUM region. It should be used as a ‘quick reference’ source of information about the contact coordinates of key producer groups, supermarkets, restaurants, traders, exporters, agro-processors, and input suppliers involved in selected commodity-specific chains.
For each of the 15 CARIFORUM countries, two commodities are covered, and include, roots and tubers (sweet potato, cassava, yam), small livestock (sheep, goat, pigs), vegetables (tomato), herbs and spices (hot pepper), fruits (pineapple), and honey. Information is also provided on major institutions that provide financing, information, and technical support services to operators within the chains.
On behalf of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), and our APP Partners, the Caribbean Community Secretariat (CCS), and the Caribbean Agricultural Development and Research Institute (CARDI), I take this opportunity to recommend as many small holders and small-medium size enterprises in the CARIFORUM countries to make full use of this directory. I wish to acknowledge, and thank the European Union, the IICA staff, and all the service providers involved, for their significant contribution towards making this publication and its dissemination possible.
Dr. Víctor M. Villalobos Director General Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
Antigua
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Hot Pepper
Each year, a relatively few farmers in Antigua and Barbuda produce one major crop of hot pepper, most of which is sold to local processors. While farmgate prices have remained relatively stable over the years, both farmers and processors face competition from imports of intermediary and consumer hot pepper products. Keen attention to the issues of farmers’ adoption of production protocols to improve crop agronomy, control pest/disease and post-harvest losses, water availability, praedial larceny control, and pricing, can significantly contribute to enhancing competitiveness and replacing 20-29,000 kg of imports per annum.
Sweet Potato
An estimated 40 farmers use traditional technology to cultivate approximately 80 hectares of sweet potato in Antigua and Barbuda. Two crops are produced each year, and sold to domestic retailers, restaurants, hotels, and a few food processors. While production cost is cited as relatively competitive, supplies from other Caribbean countries continue to meet unfulfilled domestic demand- which is at its highest in the first two quarters of the year. Investments in post-harvest control methods, and development of convenient value-added products, can contribute to significantly increasing local supplies to the market.
MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS Agriculture Development Cooperation (ADC)
Contact person: Twini I-Payne Diamonds Estate, Antigua T: (268) 562-1507; 463-2500 E: moijah27@yahoo.com
G. Purcell Vegetable Farm Contact person: George Purcell All Saints, Antigua
T: (268) 722-6164
E: george.purcell@hotmail.com
Henry’s Herbs and Salad Vegetables Contact person: Iton Henry
Wireless Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-1571; 723-0916
E: mehenry21@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - AGROPROCESSORS Grandma Aki
Contact person: Novella Payne
President of Antigua Chapter of CANROP Glanville, Antigua
T: (268) 780-1145; 724-4994
E: granmaaki_2004@hotmail.com
Naomi’s
Contact person: Elmore & Icilma Piggott Lightfoot, St. Georges, Antigua
T: (268) 463-1761
E: I_smeal@hotmail.com
Susie’s Hot Sauce
Contact person: Rosemarie Mc Master North Street, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 461-0365/4052
E: info@susieshotsauce.com www.susieshotsauce.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS Epicurean Fine Foods and Pharmacy Contact person: Sonya Kelsick
Purchase Manager
Friars Hill Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 481-5400
E: admin@epicurean-finefoods.com
Super Value Supermarket/ Chase Distributors Ltd
Contact person: Desmond Chase
Sir Sidney Walling Highway, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 562-7589/6419
E: dchase@apuainet.ag
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS Carlisle Bay Hotel
Contact person: Nadia Williams Brown Old Road, Antigua
T: (268) 484-0000
E: nadiawilliams@carlisle-bay.com
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MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank Contact person: The Manager
St. Mary’s Street, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-0838
E: info@abdbank.com
National Development Foundation Contact person: Sherelon Brathwaite New Gate Lane, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-1704/4441; 562-1967
E: ndfaccounts@candw.ag
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Agriculture Extension Division Contact person: Owolabie Elabanjo Kentish Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-1065/1069; 764-1268
E: owo_labi1@yahoo.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING
Antigua and Barbuda Bureau of Standards Contact person: Dianne Rodrigues
Old Parham Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 562-4011 E: dianne.rodrigues@antigua.gov.ag ANTIGU A and B ARBUD A 7
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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa Contact person: Jason Simon
Purchase Manager Dickenson Bay, Antigua T: (268) 484-0100
E: jsimon@grp.sandals.com
MAJOR BUYERS - EXPORTERS Susie’s Hot Sauce
Contact person: Rosemarie Mc Master North Street, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 461-0365/4052
E: info@susieshotsauce.com www.susieshotsauce.com
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS Antigua Farm and Garden Supply Contact person: Isilma Bleau
Redcliffe Street, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-4945
Central Marketing Cooperation (CMC) Contact person: Heatherlyn Millet Kentish Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-1491; 562-8958-9
E: llotracyus2000@gmail.com
GETCO Pest Control
Contact person: Egbert Gordon
Redcliffe & Cross Streets, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-0353
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Antigua and Barbuda
Contact person: Delvin Bachelor Betty’s Hope, Antigua
T: (268) 463-3755
E: cardi@candw.ag; cardi_antigua@yahoo.com
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Antigua and Barbuda
Contact person: Craig Thomas Payless Bldg, Old Parham Road and Mahico Drive, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-6119 E: craig.thomas@iica.int
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Contact person: Janice Winter Salmon Anchorage Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 463-3663
E: info@firstchoicefoods.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS Carlisle Bay Hotel
Contact person: Nadia Williams Brown Old Road, Antigua
T: (268) 484-0000
E: nadiawilliams@carlisle-bay.com
Curtain Bluff Hotel
Contact person: Trevor Crump Morris Bay,Old Road, Antigua T: (268) 462-8400
E: trevorc@curtainbluff.com
MAJOR BUYERS - INSTITUTIONS Her Majesty’s Prison
Contact person: Alfred David
Coronation Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-0500
Antigua and Barbuda National School Meals Service
Contact person: Andrew Solomon Sir George Walters Highway, St. John’s, Antigua
T: (268) 562-6702/3
E: nsmsantiguabarbuda@gmail.com
MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS
Agriculture Development Cooperation (ADC) Contact person: Twini I-Payne
Diamonds Estate, Antigua T: (268) 562-1507; 463-2500 E: moijah27@yahoo.com
G. Purcell Vegetable Farm Contact person: George Purcell All Saints, Antigua
T: (268) 770-7294; 724-5911 E: george.purcell@hotmail.com
Wally Brown Farm
Contact person: Kenneth Thwaites Bethesda, Antigua
T: (268) 464-9660
E: bird9660@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS Bargain Center
Contact person: Stephen Joseph Perry Bay, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 481-4492/3
Super Value Supermarket/Chase Distributors Ltd
Contact person: Desmond Chase
Sir Sidney Walling Highway, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 562-7589/6419 E: dchase@apuainet.ag 9
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MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS Antigua Farm and Garden Supply Contact person: Isilma Bleau
Redcliffe Street, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-4945
Central Marketing Cooperation (CMC) Contact person: Heatherlyn Millet Kentish Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-1491; 562-8958-9 E: llotracyus2000@gmail.com
GETCO Pest Control
Contact person: Egbert Gordon
Redcliffe & Cross Streets, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-0353
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank Contact person: The Manager
St. Mary’s Street, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-0838
E: info@abdbank.com
National Development Foundation Contact person: Sherelon Brathwaite New Gate Lane, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-1704/4441; 562-1967 E: ndfaccounts@candw.ag
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Ministry of Agriculture, Antigua and Barbuda. Extension Division
Contact person: Owolabie Elabanjo Kentish Road, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-1065/1069,764-1268 E: owo_labi1@yahoo.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS -CAPACITY BUILDING Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Antigua and Barbuda
Contact person: Delvin Bachelor Betty’s Hope Antigua
T: (268) 463-3755
E: cardi@candw.ag; cardi_antigua@yahoo.com
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Antigua and Barbuda
Contact person: Craig Thomas Payless Bldg, Old Parham Road and Mahico Drive, St. John’s, Antigua T: (268) 462-6119
The Bahamas
Small Ruminants
With over 70% of the population in the Bahamas consuming sheep and goat meat once per week, the consumption of these meats, particularly the former, is reported as one of the highest in the CARIFORUM region. However, local supplies are still not enough, as over 80% of demand is met by imports. If farmers are assisted to increase productivity, and improve meat quality and presentation, domestic supplies to the hotel and restaurant sector can be amplified, and therein capture a meaningful share of domestic demand.
Tomato
The demand for fresh tomato in the Bahamas is significant and anecdotal evidence suggesting that consumers are prepared to pay high prices for a good quality commodity. Most small farmers in the Bahamas produce tomatoes, using in most cases traditional production methods. With assistance in procuring farm equipment, improved access to finance, greater adherence to good agricultural practices, improved production systems that lengthen supply availability, and competitive pricing, local producers can readily increase output to meet commercial requirements.
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Bahamas Livestock and Agricultural Farmer’s Association (BLAFA)
Contact person: Lavarity Deveaux Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 636- 9414
E: deveauxearl@gmail.com
North Andros Farmers Association Contact person: Caleb Evans
Andros, The Bahamas T: (242) 329-3051
E: ayrettlightbourne@baic.gov.bs
South Eleuthera Farmers Association Contact person: Bishop Dan Nixon Eleuthera, The Bahamas
T: (242) 334‐0137
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
AML Foods Ltd. Solomon’s, Cost Right & Solomon’s Fresh Market
Contact person: Fiona King
P.O. Box SS-6322, 2nd Level Town Center Mall, Blue Hill Road, Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 677- 7200 E: fking@amlfoods.com
Budget Meats/Buy 4 Less/Xtra Value Contact person: Kevin Henfield P.O. Box CB 13198
Bernard Road, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 361-4113
F: (242) 341-1672
Super Value & Quality Supermarkets
Contact persons: Clifton Fernander; Debra Swan P.O. Box N 3039, Golden Gates Shopping Centre, Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 361-5220
E: cfernander@hotmail.com
E: debraswan@yahoo.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS
Atlantis
Contact persons: Christopher Duncombe P.O. Box N-4777
Paradise Island, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 363- 2000 Ext. 64310
E: christopher.duncombe@atlantisparadise.com
Bahamar
Contact person: Tom Dunlap Cable Beach, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 677- 9000
Meliá Hotel
Contact person: Carlos Guzman T: (242) 327-6000
E: carlos.guzman@melia.com
MAJOR BUYERS - DISTRIBUTORS
Bahamas Food Services Contact person: Don Carnine
P.O. Box N-4401, Gladstone Road, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 361- 2000
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THE B AHA M ASContinental Foods Co. Ltd. Contact person: Patrick Junior
Marigold Farm Road, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 364-4482/3
E: contfood@coralwave.com
Phil’s Food Service
Contact person: Valencia Knowles Gladstone Road, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 361-0402
E: valencia.knowles@philsfoodltd.com
MAJOR BUYERS - INSTITUTIONS
Bahamas Culinary Association Contact person: Michael Adderley Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 376- 4417
E: micahadderley@gmail.com
College of The Bahamas Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Contact person: Donna Williams
Thompson Boulevard, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 323-5804
E: donna.williams@cob.edu
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS
Abbatoir, Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC)
Contact: Dr. Maurice Issacs Nassau, Bahamas
T: (242) 325- 1173
E: zacks1957@gmail.com
Feed Mill (BAIC)
Contact person: Craig Ferguson Gladstone Road, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 361- 4541
E: craigferguson@baic.gov.bs
Gladstone Road Agricultural Centre. Veterinary Services
Contact persons: Dr. Godfrey Springer; Andrew Pinder
P.O. Box N- 3704, Nassau, Bahamas T: (242) 422-‐2138; (242) 341-1141 E: gaspringer@hotmail.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE
Bahamas Development Bank Contact person: Ian Rutherford P.O. Box N-3034
Cable Beach, West Bay Street, Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 702- 5700
E: irutherford@bahamasdevelopmentbank.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING
Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Cooperation (BAIC)
Contact person: Mona Nixon P.O. Box N-4940
Old Trail Road, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 396-3743
E: monanixon@baic.gov.bs
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The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI)
Contact person: Dr. Godfrey Eneas Andros, The Bahamas
T: (242) 397-6580
E: godfrey.eneas@gmail.com
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in The Bahamas Contact person: Manuel Messina
P.O. Box SS-6205
#5 Village Road North, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 393-8881/2
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THE B AHA M ASSuper Value & Quality Supermarkets Contact persons: Clifton Fernander; Debra Swan Golden Gates Shopping Centre, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 361-5220
E: cfernander@hotmail.com
E: debraswan@yahoo.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS
Atlantis
Contact person: Christopher Duncombe P.O. Box N-4777
Paradise Island, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 363- 2000 Ext. 64310
E: christopher.duncombe@atlantisparadise.com Bahamar
Contact person: Tom Dunlap Cable Beach, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 677- 9000
Melia Hotel
Contact person: Carlos Guzman T: (242) 327-6000
E: carlos.guzman@melia.com
MAJOR BUYERS - DISTRIBUTORS
Bahamas Food Services Contact person: Don Carnine P.O. Box N-4401, Gladstone Rd. Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 361- 2000
E: dcarnine@bahamafood.com
MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS
Abaco Growers Society Contact person: Lenny Etienne Abaco, The Bahamas
T: (242) 475- 2902
E: bahamafarmer@gmail.com
North Andros Farmers Association Contact person: Caleb Evans
Andros, The Bahamas T: (242) 329-3051
E: ayrettlightbourne@baic.gov.bs
North Eleuthera Farmers Association Contact person: Frederick Neely Eleuthera, The Bahamas
T: (242) 335- 1556
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
AML Foods Ltd. Solomon’s, Cost Right & Solomon’s Fresh Market
Contact person: Fiona King P.O. Box SS-‐6322
2nd Level Town Center Mall, Blue Hill Road, Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 677- 7200 E: fking@amlfoods.com
Budget Meats/Buy 4 Less/Xtra Value Contact person: Kevin Henfield Bernard Rd.
P.O. Box CB 13198 T: (242) 361-4113
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Bahamas Culinary Association Contact person: Michael Adderley Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 376- 4417
E: micahadderley@gmail.com
College of The Bahamas Culinary & Hospitality Institute
Contact person: Donna Williams Thompson Blvd., Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 323-5804
E: donna.williams@cob.edu
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS
Fish & Farm Store
Contact person: Anthon Thompson P.O. Box N- 4940, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 393-2311
E: anthonthompson@baic.gov.bs
Gladstone Road Agricultural Centre. Technical Services
Contact person: Dr. Kenneth Richardson P.O. Box N- 3704, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 361-4370
E: kenvarichardson@live.com
Mennonites Mission
Contact person: Kevin Kreieer
Queen’s Highway, North Andros, The Bahamas T: (242) 329-1620
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE
Bahamas Development Bank Contact person: Ian Rutherford Cable Beach, West Bay Street, Nassau, The Bahamas
T: (242) 702- 5700
E: irutherford@BahamasDevelopmentBank.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING
Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Cooperation (BAIC)
Contact person: Mona Nixon
Old Trail Road, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 396-3743
E: monanixon@baic.gov.bs
The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI)
Contact person: Dr. Godfrey Eneas Andros, The Bahamas
T: (242) 397-6580
E: godfrey.eneas@gmail.com
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in The Bahamas Contact person: Manuel Messina
P.O. Box SS-6205
#5 Village Road North, Nassau, The Bahamas T: (242) 393-8881/2
Barbados
Hot Pepper
On a daily basis, 30% of the Barbadian population consumes fresh and processed hot pepper. Local processors purchase 25% of domestic production, but they are becoming increasingly dependent on imported crushed pepper. With a market comprised of over 200 supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and food catering services, the opportunity exists to improve industry competitiveness, by increasing farmer access to water, providing them with greater technical support and encouraging more youth and women into hot pepper production. Industry stakeholders have already prepared a development plan to strengthen hot pepper production, and processing.
Small Ruminants
Relative to other countries in the CARICOM region, per capita consumption of sheep and goat meat in Barbados is very high. Hotels and restaurants account for 40% of market off-take. However, inadequate supplies and high prices are current constrains to greater utilization. With 40% of sheep and goat producers owning or renting land to support production, and a notable number being women and youth, local production can be enhanced to account for a higher proportion of shares of consumption, if further efforts are directed at improving productivity and meat quality.
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Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) Contact person: James Paul
‘The Grotto’, Beckles Road, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 436-6683
E: heshimu@basonevoice.org
Barbados Youth Action Programme Contact person: Lumumba Batson Building 5, Harbour Road, Bridgetown, Barbados
T: (246) 836-6133; 248-0735 E: byap.lumumba@gmail.com
Valley Farm Limited
Contact person: David Archer
Valley Plantation St. George, Barbados T: (246) 429-2829; 266-3280
E: david.archer@valleyislandfarm.bb
MAJOR BUYERS - AGROPROCESSORS
C & G Star Trading Co. Ltd. Contact person: Glendine Greaves
Building #1, Grantley Adams Industrial Estate, Christ Church, Barbados
T: 246-836-6112
E: gstarfoods@hotmail.com
Aunt May’s Food Products Contact person: Leila Small 8 Newton Industrial Estate, Christ Church, Barbados T: (246) 418-9835
www.auntmaysfoodproducts.com
Country Boy Foods Inc. Contact person: Irwin Redman Unit 9, 17 Wildey Industrial Park, St. Michael, Barbados
T: (246) 4826-9499
E: countryboyfoods@caribsurf.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
Massy Stores Super Centre Contact person: Peter Chase
Sargeants Village, Christ Church, Barbados T: (246) 426-9830
www.massygroup.com
Jordans Supermarket
Contact person: Audley Jordan Fitts Village, St. James, Barbados T: (246) 417-5700
E: jordans@caribsurf.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS
Crane Hotel
Contact person: Sean Alleyne Crane, St. Philip, Barbados T: (246) 423-6220
E: sean.alleyne@thecrane.com www.thecrane.com
Hilton Barbados
Contact person: George Stanfield Needhams Point, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 426-0200
First Caribbean International Bank Contact person: Mark St. Hill
Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 431-5490
www.cibcfcib.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Barbados Contact person: Dr. Cyril Roberts
P.O. Box 64, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 425-1334
E: croberts@cardi.org
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Barbados
Contact person: Dr. Ena Harvey 3rd Floor BAOBAB Tower, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados
T: (246) 271-9210 E: ena.harvey@iica.int
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Barbados Contact person: Dr. Cyril Roberts
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BARB ADOS Ideal RestaurantContact person: Gail Wiles
2nd Floor Cave Shepherd, Broad Street, Bridgetown, Barbados
T: (246) 431-2139 E: gnbw@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - DOMESTIC TRADERS
Valwin Vegetable and Livestock Farm Contact person: Dujon Edwards
Spring Hall, St. Lucy, Barbados T: (246) 239-7885
E: dujon_e2002@yahoo.com
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS
Agrochemicals Division of Massy Trading Contact person: Glen Taylor
Brandons, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 417-8700
www.agro-chemicals.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE
Barbados Youth Business Trust Contact person: Cardell Fergusson First Floor, Equity House, Pinfold Street, St. Michael, Barbados
T: (246) 228-2772
www.youthbusiness.bb
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Barbados
Contact person: Dr. Ena Harvey 3rd Floor BAOBAB Tower, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados
T: (246) 271-9210 E: ena.harvey@iica.int
HOT PEPPER
Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and Water Resource Management, Barbados Contact person: Esworth Reid
Graeme Hall, Christ Church T: (246) 434-5015/5016 E: ps@minagriculture.gov.bb
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MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS -INFORMATION
Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC)
Contact person: Mrs. Glendine Bartlett
Fairy Valley Plantation, Christ Church, Barbados T: (246) 428-0250
E: badmc@agriculture.gov.bb
MAJOR INPUT SUPLIERS
Pinnacle Feeds
Contact person: Jason Sambrano Lower Estate, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 429-2131
E: info@pinnaclefeeds.com www.pinnaclefeeds.com
Roberts Farm & Pet Mart Contact person: Jason Sambrano Lower Estate, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 429-2131
E: roberts@rmco.com www.rmco.com/home.aspx
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Barbados Contact person: Dr. Cyril Roberts
P.O. Box 64, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 425-1334
E: croberts@cardi.org
MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS
Kendal Plantation
Contact person: Carol Thompson Kendal, St. John, Barbados T: (246) 262-3278
E: Torani2000@yahoo.com
Welchtown Plantation
Contact person: Ricky Brathwaite St.Peter, Barbados T: (246) 422-8755; 230-7915 E: rickybrath@yahoo.com Wendy Burnett St. Lucy, Barbados T: (246) 831-3419; (246) 439-0917 E: jucjuc24@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
Massy Stores Super Centre Contact person: Peter Chase
Sargeants Village, Christ Church, Barbados T: (246) 426-9830
www.massygroup.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS
Cobbler’s Cove
Contact person: Will Okley
Road View, Speightstown, Barbados T: (246) 422-2291
E: info@cobblerscove.com
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Barbados
Contact person: Dr. Ena Harvey 3rd Floor BAOBAB Tower, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados St. Michael, Barbados T: (246) 271-9210 E: ena.harvey@iica.int
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Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and Water Resource Management, Barbados Contact person: Esworth Reid
Graeme Hall, Christ Church T: (246) 434-5015/5016 E: ps@minagriculture.gov.bb
Belize
Honey
Over 30% of the Belizean population consumes honey in various ways. Local honey producers sell most of their output on the open market to retailers, but they are faced with increasing competition from imports. Industry stakeholders anticipate growth in retail sales over the next 3 years, therefore the provision of technical and financial support to groups of honey producers located in the northern and western regions, is viewed as critical to increasing domestic honey supplies and the production of value added products.
Pineapple
The consumption of pineapple as a fresh fruit, and as a juice, is relatively high in Belize. Local pineapple farmers produce 2 crops each year, and sell most of their output to a local processor that manufactures frozen juice concentrate. Since 2010, changes in buyer requirements for a particular variety, coupled with pest/disease, and post harvest challenges, have contributed to a significant decline in production. This trend can be reversed with increased production of the preferred variety, and producers better organized to receive access to finance and technical support.
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MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS Cayo Quality Honey Producers Contact person: Maximiliano Garcia Bullet Tree Falls Village, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 804-0431
E: aracelig2001@yahoo.com
Forest Honey
Contact person: Pedro Sanchez San Lazaro, Orange Walk, Belize T: (501) 610-0519
Margarito Leiva
Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk, Belize T: (501) 630-7681
E: leivamargarito@yahoo.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS Brodies
Contact person: Erazmo Franklin P.O. Box 365, Belize City, Belize T: (501) 227-7070
F: agro@brodies.bz
Save U Supermarket
Contact person: Victor Guerrero San Cas Plaza, Belize City, Belize T: (501) 223-1291
E: vguerrero@santiagocastilloltd.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTEL Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina Contact person: Silvino Constanza
2 Marine Parade, Belize City, Belize T: (501) 223-3333
E: Silvina.constanza@radissonbelize.bz
MAJOR BUYERS - INSTITUTION Octavia Waight Centre
Contact person: Maria Suzana Lopez P.O. Box 167, San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 824-2214
MAJOR BUYERS - DOMESTIC TRADER Garden City Fresh Produce Market
Contact: Belmopan City Council Office Half Moon Avenue, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 822-2319
MAJOR BUYERS - IMPORTERS / DISTRIBUTORS Santiago Castillo Ltd.
Contact person: Victor Guerrero
Slaughterhouse Road and Freetown Road, Belize City, Belize
T: (501) 223-0610
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MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture, Belize. Cooperatives Department
Contact person: Hugo Miranda H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Blvd,
Cohune Walk, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 623-2195
E: belcoop@btl.net www.agriculture.gov.bz
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture, Belize. Cooperatives Department
Contact person: Hugo Miranda H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Blvd,
Cohune Walk, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 623-2195
E: belcoop@btl.net www.agriculture.gov.bz
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Belize Contact person: Jean Lowry
Ground Floor, Garden City Hotel, Mountain View Boulevard, City of Belmopan, Belize T: (501) 822-0222; 1087
E: iica@btl.net
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS Perla Leiva
Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk, Belize T: (501) 631-8444
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE Belize Bank Ltd.
Contact person: Martha Burrowes Constitution/Melhado Drive, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
T: (501) 822-2575 Ext. 263 E: bblbp@belizebank.com
Belize Enterprise for Sustainable Technology
Contact person: Dwight Neal
54 Mls. Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
T: (501) 822-3043 E: dwight@best.org.bz
Development Finance Corporation Contact person: Levi Shol
Bliss Parade, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 822- 2360
E: levi.shol@dfcbelize.org
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MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS Los Buenos Amigos Cooperative Contact person: Rodolfo Morales T: Trio Village, Punta Gorda, Belize E: (501) 560-1149
AGROPROCESSORS Citrus Products of Belize Ltd. Contact person: Nikita Usher
P.O. Box 25 Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize T: (501) 522-2080 Ext. 202
E: nusher@citrusproductsbelize.com
Fruit-Full
Contact person: Jack Nightingale P.O. Box 11, Punta Gorda,
Stann Creek District, Belize T: (501) 667-9648
E: gardenflush1@yahoo.com E: fruitfullorganic@gmail.com
www.fruit-full.com
Marie Sharp’s
Contact person: Marie Sharp 1 Melinda Road, Stann Creek, Belize T: (501) 532-2087
E: fireylady70@yahoo.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS Brodies
Contact person: Erazmo Franklin P.O. Box 365, Belize City, Belize T: (501) 227-7070
E: agro@brodies.bz
Save U Supermarket
Contact person: Victor Guerrero San Cas Plaza, Belize City, Belize T: (501) 223-1291
E: vguerrero@santiagocastilloltd.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina Contact person: Silvino Constanza
2 Marine Parade, Belize City, Belize T: (501) 223-3333
E: Silvina.constanza@radissonbelize.bz
MAJOR BUYERS - INSTITUTIONS King’s Children’s Home
Contact person: Leonie Herrera Gillham P.O. Box 144, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 822-2021
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MAJOR BUYERS - EXPORTERS Citrus Products of Belize Ltd.
Contact person: Nikita Usher
P.O. Box 25, Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize (501) 522-2080
T: nusher@citrusproductsbelize.com www.citrusproductsbelize.com
MAJOR BUYERS - DOMESTIC TRADERS Garden City Fresh Produce Market
Contact person: Belmopan City Council Office Half Moon Avenue, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 822-2319
MAJOR BUYERS - IMPORTERS / DISTRIBUTORS Citrus Products of Belize Ltd.
Contact person: Nikita Usher
P.O. Box 25, Dangriga, Stann Creek, Belize (501) 522-2080
T: nusher@citrusproductsbelize.com www.citrusproductsbelize.com
German Vega & Sons Ltd. Contact person: German Vega 5 San Antonio Road, Orange Walk T: (501) 322-2672
E: germanvega@btl.net
Price Premier Products Ltd. Contact person: Donna Marsden 27 Regent Street, Belize City, Belize T: (501) 227-2003
E: pppl@btl.net
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS Bel-Agro
Contact person: William Ramclam Big Creek, Stann Creek District, Belize T: (501) 610-1943
E: wilbert.ramclam@bigcreekgroup.com
Prosser
Contact person: Wilmot Simmons 8 Mls. George Price Highway, Belize T: (501) 610-2382
E: wilmot12@yahoo.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE Belize Bank Ltd.
Contact person: Martha Burrowes Constitution/Melhado Drive, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
T: (501) 822-2575 Ext. 263 E: bblbp@belizebank.com
Belize Enterprise for Sustainable Technology
Contact person: Dwight Neal
54 Mls. Hummingbird Highway, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
T: (501) 822-3043 E: dwight@best.org.bz
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Development Finance Corporation Contact person: Levi Shol
Bliss Parade, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize T: (501) 822- 2360
E: levi.shol@dfcbelize.org
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture, Belize. Cooperatives Department
Contact person: Hugo Miranda
H.M. Queen Elizabeth II Blvd, Cohune Walk, Belmopan, Cayo, Belize
T: (501) 623-2195 E: belcoop@btl.net www.agriculture.gov.bz
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING Citrus Growers Association Contact person: Henry Anderson P.O.Box 7, Dangriga, Stann Creek T: (501) 522-3547
E: handerson@belizecitrus.org www.belizecitrus.org
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Belize Contact person: Jean Lowry
Ground Floor, Garden City Hotel, Mountain View Boulevard, City of Belmopan, Belize T: (501) 822-0222; 1087
Dominica
Dasheen
Dasheen is not only an important staple food in the diet of the Dominican population, it is also important to the business of local fresh produce exporters who, on a year-round basis, purchase up to 70% of production for sale to buyers in the USA, UK, French and Dutch territories, Barbados and St. Kitts and Nevis. In recent years, both production output and profitability for dasheen farmers have increased, and can be further enhanced with greater security of export markets, access to financing and improved pest/disease control and post-harvest management.
Plantain
In Dominica over 1,500 farmers are engaged in plantain production with 15% being women. Notwithstanding the incidence of the Black Sigatoka disease which has impacted significantly on yields and discouraged investment in this crop, exports have begun to increase. Cited as suitable interventions to bolster growth of the local industry are, educating plantain producers about the disease and its control, farm certification, facilitating greater access by producers to finance, and the construction of packing and value-added production facilities.
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Belles Farmers Group
Contact person: Jeremiah Maxime Belles Village, Belles, Dominica T: (767) 612-7560
North-DOM Cooperative Contact person: Oliver Joseph
Michael Douglas Boulevard, Portsmouth, Dominica
T: (767) 245-1623
E: northdomco@yahoo.com
Northern District Women’s Group Contact person: Verlanda Bruney Grandby Street, Portsmouth, Dominica T: (767) 276-9872
E: Veeb15@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
A.C. Shillingford & Co.
Contact person: Dexter Ducray King George V Street, Box 123, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2481 Fine Foods Inc.
Contact person: Nicholas Eddie Bruno Hartford Estate, Belfast, Mahaut, Dominica T: (767) 275-0031
E: nicholasbruno@finefoodsinc.com
H.H.V. Whitchurch & Co. Ltd. Contact person: Jason Aird
Old Street, Box 771, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2181
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS
4D Ag-Center / 4 Dominica Ltd. Contact person: Alexia Simon Goodwill Road, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 440-2915
E: Alexia@4-Dominica.com
Agricultural Input Distributors Ltd. Contact person: Julian Elwin
c/o Dominica Agricultural Producers and Exporters Ltd., Fond Cole, Edward Leblanc Highway, Box 1620, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2671
E: jelwin-dapex@cwdom.dm
Agri Sales & Service
Contact person: Margaret George
21 Kennedy Avenue, Box 496, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2748
E: magserv2004@yahoo.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE
Agricultural Industrial Development Bank (AIDB)
Contact person: Julius Corbette
Charles Avenue, Goodwill, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2853
E: cs@aidbank.com www.aidbank.com
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National Cooperative Credit Union (NCCU) Contact person: Aylmer Irish
31-37 Independence Street, P.O. Box 175, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 255-2172
www.nccudominica.com
National Development Foundation of Dominica (NDFD)
Contact person: Cletus Joseph
9 Great Marlborough Street, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-8631
E: cjoseph@ndfd.dm
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INSTITUTIONS
Dominica National Council of Women Contact person: Vanya David
30 King George V. Street, Roseau, Dominica E: dncw@cwdom.dm
National Association of Youth in Agriculture (NAYA)
Contact person: Delroy Williams
c/o NYC, 15 Bath Road, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 615-5881
E: cini26@hotmail.com
National Youth Council of Dominica (NYCD) Contact person: Jahisiah Benoit
15 Bath Road., Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-6944
E: nyc_dom@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - EXPORTERS
Dominica Agricultural Producers & Exporters Ltd.
Contact person: Julian Elwin
c/o Dominica Agricultural Producers and Exporters Ltd., Fond Cole, Edward Leblanc Highway, Box 1620, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2671
E: jelwin-dapex@cwdom.dm
Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) Contact person: Gregoire Thomas
Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard, Bayfront, Box 173, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2780/3494/5 E: info@dexia.dm
www.dexia.dm
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Dominica Contact person: Dorian Etienne
National Parks Bldg., Bath Estate, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2715 E: cardi@cwdom.dm
Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) Contact person: Gregoire Thomas
Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard, Bayfront, Box 173, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2780/3494/5 E: info@dexia.dm
www.dexia.dm
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Dominica
Contact person: Kent Coipel
IICA Dominica Office, Botanical Gardens, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 235-4502 E: kent.coipel@iica.int
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Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dominica. Agricultural Information and Communication Technology Unit (AICTU) Contact person: Winston Magloire
Division of Agriculture, Botanic Gardens, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 266-3814 E: aictudoa@gmail.com
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Irie Itals
Contact person: Tony Brunette-Biscombe Turkey Lane, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2896
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
A.C. Shillingford & Co.
Contact person: Dexter Ducray King George V Street, Box 123, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2481 Fine Foods Inc.
Contact person: Nicholas Eddie Bruno Hartford Estate, Belfast, Mahaut, Dominica T: (767) 275-0031
E: nicholasbruno@finefoodsinc.com
H.H.V. Whitchurch & Co. Ltd. Contact person: Jason Aird
Old Street, Box 771, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2181
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS
4D Ag-Center / 4 Dominica Ltd. Contact person: Alexia Simon Goodwill Road, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 440-2915
E: Alexia@4-Dominica.com
MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS
Dominica Fair Trade
Contact person: Charles Watty
Goodwill Road, Charles Avenue, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 440-6685/6630
E: fairtradebusiness@gmail.com
Northern District Women’s Group Contact person: Verlanda Bruney Grandby Street, Portsmouth, Dominica T: (767) 276-9872
E: Veeb15@hotmail.com
North-DOM Cooperative Contact person: Oliver Joseph
Michael Douglas Boulevard, Portsmouth, Dominica
T: (767) 245-1623
E: northdomco@yahoo.com
MAJOR BUYERS - AGROPROCESSORS
P.W. Bellot & Co. Ltd.
Contact person: Mr. Michael Fagan Castle Comfort, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 316-2862
Emerald Products
Contact person: Adrian Bannis
Castle Bruce P.O., Castle Bruce, Dominica T: (767) 446-0177
E: pastor@yahoo.com
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Agricultural Input Distributors Ltd. Contact person: Julian Elwin
c/o Dominica Agricultural Producers and Exporters Ltd., Fond Cole, Edward Leblanc Highway, Box 1620, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2671
E: jelwin-dapex@cwdom.dm
Agri Sales & Service
Contact person: Margaret George
21 Kennedy Avenue, Box 496, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2748
E: magserv2004@yahoo.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE
Agricultural Industrial Development Bank (AIDB)
Contact person: Julius Corbette
Charles Avenue, Goodwill, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2853
E: cs@aidbank.com www.aidbank.com
National Cooperative Credit Union (NCCU) Contact person: Aylmer Irish
31-37 Independence St., P.O. Box 175, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 255-2172 E: nccudominica.com
National Development Foundation of Dominica (NDFD)
Contact person: Cletus Joseph
9 Great Marlborough Street, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-8631
E: cjoseph@ndfd.dm
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Dominica National Council of Women Contact person: Vanya David
30 King George V. Street, Roseau, Dominica E: dncw@cwdom.dm
National Association of Youth in Agriculture (NAYA)
Contact person: Delroy Williams
c/o NYC, 15 Bath Road, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 615-5881
E: cini26@hotmail.com
National Youth Council of Dominica (NYCD) Contact person: Jahisiah Benoit
15 Bath Road., Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-6944
E: nyc_dom@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - EXPORTERS
Dominica Agricultural Producers & Exporters Ltd.
Contact person: Julian Elwin
c/o Dominica Agricultural Producers and Exporters Ltd., Fond Cole, Edward Leblanc Highway, Box 1620, Roseau, Dominica T: (767) 448-2671
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Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) Contact person: Gregoire Thomas
Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard, Bayfront, Box 173, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2780/3494/5 E: info@dexia.dm
www.dexia.dm
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS INFORMATION
Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Dominica Contact person: Dorian Etienne
National Parks Building, Bath Estate, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2715 E: cardi@cwdom.dm
Dominica Export Import Agency (DEXIA) Contact person: Gregoire Thomas
Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard, Bayfront, Box 173, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 448-2780/3494/5 E: info@dexia.dm
www.dexia.dm
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Dominica
Contact person: Kent Coipel
IICA Dominica Office, Botanical Gardens, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 235-4502 E: kent.coipel@iica.int
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dominica. Agricultural Information and Communication Technology Unit (AICTU) Contact person: Mr. Winston Magloire Division of Agriculture, Botanic Gardens, Roseau, Dominica
T: (767) 266-3814 E: aictudoa@gmail.com
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Dominican Republic
Small Ruminants
In the Dominican Republic, an estimated 200,000-300,000 heads of sheep and goats are reared by 22,000 farmers and sold in market bids to intermediaries. This level of production is not enough to satisfy local demand. Factors curtailing production and competitiveness include the theft of animals, killings by dogs, limited access to finance, low breading quality and nutrition, and an estimated 50,000 goats imported each year from neighboring Haiti. The lack of processing facilities and information to increase producer knowledge and bargaining power, are also matters for attention.
Tomato (Organic)
Organic tomato producers in the Dominican Republic are relatively few in number, and face the challenge of certification, low supply capacity, and competition from imports and local greenhouse producers of other types of tomato. As a result, they have not been successful in their efforts to penetrate the local market. However future prospects for organic tomato production can be made better, if further support is provided in the areas of reduced cost of certification, pest and disease control, access to financing for greenhouse systems and inputs and brand marketing.
SMALL RUMINANTS
Centro Cuesta Nacional
Contact person: Publio Camilo Herrera Ave. Luperon/Gustavo Mejia Ricart, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 537-5017
E: gerente211@ccn.net.do centrocuestanacional.com
MAJOR BUYERS - INSTITUTIONS Junta Agroempresarial Dominicana (JAD) Contact name: Osmar Benitez
Euclides morillo 51, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
T: (809) 563-6178
E: Lider2008@hotmail.com
Instituto Dominicano de Investigaciones Agropecuarias y Forestales (IDIAF) Contact person: Rafael Pérez Duvergé Rafael Augusto Sanchez, Evaristo Morales, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 567-8999
E: info@idiaf.gov.do www.idiaf.gov.do
MAJOR BUYERS - IMPORTERS/ DISTRIBUTORS
Fromages de France, S. A.
1 No. 10, urb. Meseta, Arroyo Hondo, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 238-0787
MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS Asociación de Criadores Isabel de Torres Contact person: Porfirio Batista
Isabel de Torres, Monte Cristi, República Dominicana T: (829) 410-9140
AGROPROCESSORS AGROFEM
Contact person: Leonis Fernández/Felix Muñoz
Autopista Joaquín Balaguer,Estancia del Yaque, Santiago, República Dominicana T: (809) 580-0289
E: agrofem@gmail.com
Kelvin Martinez
Contact person: Kelvin Martinez
Haina, San Cristóbal, República Dominicana T: (809) 324-2860
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS Grupo Ramos
Contact person: Mercedes Ramos Av. Núñez de Caceres, esq. Mejia Ricart, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 472-4444 E: a.ramos@gruporamos.com www.superpola.com SELEC TED C ARIFOR
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MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING Centro de Desarrollo Agropecuario y Forestal (CEDAF)
Contact person: Juan Jose Espinal
José Amado Soler # 50, Ensanche Paraíso, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana Código Postal 567-2
T: (809) 565-5603 E: cedaf@cedaf.org.do
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in the Dominican Republic
Contact person: Dr. Mánuel Sanchez George Washington Ave. No. 601, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 533-2797
E: iica.rd@iica.int www.iica.int
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS Agrifeed
Contact person: Tomas Belen
C/ Juan Alejandro Ibarra 145, Ensanche La Fe, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 227-3333
E: tomas.belen@agrefeed.net http://www.agrifeed.com.do
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE Banco Agrícola
Contact person: Carlos Segura Foster George Washington Ave. No. 601, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 535-8088
E: bagricola@bagricola.gob.do www.bagricola.gob.do
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Ministerio de Agricultura, República Dominicana
Contact person: Angel Estevez
John F. Kennedy Ave., Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
T: (809) 547-3888
E: info@agricultura.gob.do www.agricultura.gob.do
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Grupo Ramos
Contact person: Mercedes Ramos Av. Núñez de Caceres, esq. Mejia Ricart, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 472-4444
E: a.ramos@gruporamos.com www.superpola.com
Centro Cuesta Nacional
Contact person: Publio Camilo Herrera Ave. Luperon/Gustavo Mejia Ricart, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 537-5017
E: gerente211@ccn.net.do centrocuestanacional.com
MAJOR BUYERS - INSTITUTIONS Junta Agroempresarial Dominicana (JAD) Contact name: Osmar Benitez
Euclides morillo 51, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
T: (809) 563-6178
E: Lider2008@hotmail.com
Instituto Dominicano de Investigaciones Agropecuarias y Forestales (IDIAF) Contact person: Rafael Pérez Duvergé Rafael Augusto Sanchez, Evaristo Morales, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 567-8999
E: info@idiaf.gov.do www.idiaf.gov.do
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS Abel López
Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 384-0384
E: alopez@hotmail.com
MAJOR PRODUCER GROUPS Asociación de Productores de Tomate de San José de Ocoa (APRIO)
Contact person Mr. Robert Soto
San José de Ocoa, República Dominicana T: (809) 763-0223
E: aprio-ocoa@hotmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - AGROPROCESSORS TransAgricola S.A
Contact person: Felix Garcia Av. Duarte, Navarrete, Santiago, República Dominicana
T: (809) 582-8171
E: transagricola@gmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - IMPORTERS/ DISTRIBUTORS
Supermercado Bravo
Contact person: Miguel Angel Andújar Av. Winston Churchill, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
T: (809) 590-1010 E: asis.veg@bravo.com
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MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - CAPACITY BUILDING Centro de Desarrollo Agropecuario y Forestal (CEDAF)
Contact name: Juan Jose Espinal
José Amado Soler # 50, Ensanche Paraíso, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana Código Postal 567-2
T: (809) 565-5603 E: cedaf@cedaf.org.do
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in the Dominican Republic
Contact person: Dr. Mánuel Sanchez George Washington Ave. No. 601, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 533-2797
E: iica.rd@iica.int
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE Banco Agrícola
Contact person: Carlos Segura Foster George Washington Ave. No. 601, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana T: (809) 535-8088
E: bagricola@bagricola.gob.do www.bagricola.gob.do
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Ministerio de Agricultura, República Dominicana
Contact person: Angel Estevez
John F. Kennedy Ave., Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
T: (809) 547-3888
E: info@agricultura.gob.do www.agricultura.gob.do
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Cassava
Of the estimated 200 cassava farmers in Grenada 20% are women. Over the years, production output has been very cyclical, but in the third quarter of the year, sale to farine producers (who are mainly women) is noticeably high. With increased access to finance for irrigation and small processing equipment, coupled with consumer promotion of the health benefits derived from eating cassava products, and a wider range of value-added products being made available, it is anticipated that there can be significant increases in production and consumption.
Small Ruminants
Per capita consumption of sheep meat in Grenada is estimated to be six times more than that of goat meat. Approximately 6,000 sheep and goat farmers on the island sell 70% of their production to consumers within local communities. In recent years, competition from external suppliers of goat meat has declined, but imports of sheep meat have remained relatively high. Production output can be increased with address to the issues of producer access to land and finance to support intensive production of improved breeds of animals and praedial larceny control.
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Carriacou Farmers Association Contact person: Randolph Fleary Hillsborough, Carriacou
T: (473) 443-8454
E: randolph.hfleary@hotmail.com
Grenada Network of Rural Women Producers (GRENROP)
Contact person: Theresa Marryshow c/o Ministry of Agriculture, Ministerial Complex, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 417-4076
E: teecogarden@g mail.com
North East Farmers Organisation Contact: Evans Gooding
New Hampshire, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 414-7884
E: northeastfarmers@gmail.com
AGROPROCESSORS
Gem Manioc Ltd.
Contact person: Gemma Flemming Lauraland St. David’s, Grenada T: (473) 443-5950
Nero’s
Contact persons: Ann & Alston Nero Mt. Hartman, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 416-9190
Henwood Products
Contact person: Veronica Henwood La Digue, St. Andrew’s, Grenada T: (473) 442-6345
E: vwood26@gmail.com
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
Geo F. Huggins & Co. Ltd. Pre-pack Centre
Contact Person: Jude Celestine Mt. Gay, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-8010
E: prepack@foodland.gd
Real Value IGA Supermarket Contact person: Kurt McKie
Spiceland Mall International, Morne Rouge, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 439-2121/1400
E: kurt@realvaluesupermarket.com
The Food Fair
Contact person: Nicholas Harris Carenage, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-2588
E: foodfair@spiceisle.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS
Calabash Hotel
Contact person: Leo Garbut P.O. Box 382, L’anse-aux-Epines, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 444-4334
E: reservations@calabashhotel.com www.calabashhotel.com
The Spice Island Beach Resort Contact person: Brian Hardy
P.O. Box 6, Grand Anse Beach, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 444-4258
E: spiceisl@spiceisle. com
MAJOR BUYERS - INSTITUTIONS
Ministry of Education School Feeding Programme, Grenada
Contact person: Rachel Mathurine
Ministerial Complex Tanteen, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-2737
E: info@moegrenada. org
E: rmathurine@yahoo.com
Queen Elizabeth Home for Children Contact person: Leslie Ann Celestine Tempe, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 440-2327
E: qehchildren@spiceisle.com
Richmond Hill Home for the Aged Contact person: Sister Lessey
c/o Ministry of Health, Ministerial Complex, Tanteen, St. George’s, Grenada
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Foodland
Contact person: Marc Chow Chung
Kirani James Boulevard, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-1991
E: mchowchung@foodland.gd
Marketing and National Importing Board (MNIB)
Contact person: Ruel Edwards Young Street St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-1791
E: mnib@spiceisle. com www.mnib.gd
MAJOR BUYERS - IMPORTERS/DISTRIBUTORS
Real Value IGA Supermarket Contact person: Kurt McKie
Spiceland Mall International, Morne Rouge, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 439-2121/1400
E: kurt@realvaluesupermarket.com
MAJOR INPUT SUPPLIERS
The Agricultural Shop
Contact person: Kenneth Fletcher
Renwick, Thompson and Co. Ltd. P.O. Box 188, Carenage, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 440-2198
E: renthom@spiceisle.com
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MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - INFORMATION
Grenada Bureau of Standards Contact person: Robert Medford P.O. Box 2036, Queen’s Park, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 440-5886; (473) 440-6783 E: gdbs@spiceisle.com
www.gdbs.gd
Grenada Food and Nutrition Council Contact person: Norma Purcell
Upper Church Street, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-2126; 440-7991; 435-4004 E: gfnc@spiceisle.com
www.gfnc.gd
Ministry of Agriculture, Grenada. Extension Division
Contact persons: Daniel Lewis; Randolph Shears
Ministerial Complex, Tanteen, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 440-2708 E: agriculture@gov.gd
E: daniellewis2009@hotmail.com
E: rjshears1961@yahoo.com
Farm and Garden Centre Contact person: Collin LaBarrie Halifax Street, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-2140; (473) 435-3356 E: lab@hugginsgrenada.com
P. J. and L Enterprise Ltd. Contact persons: Danny Joseph; Marva Dick
Victoria Street, Grenville, St. Andrew’s, Grenada T: (473) 442-7458
E: pjlgrenville@gmail.com
MAJOR SERVICE PROVIDERS - FINANCE
Grenada Communal Co-operative Credit Union
Contact person: Lennox Andrews Head Office, Halifax Street, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 440-1755
E: comcreditunion@spiceisle.com www.thecommunalcu.com
Grenville Credit Union
Jubilee Street, Grenville, St. Andrew’s, Grenada T: (473) 442-8602
E: grencredit@spiceisle.com
River Sallee Credit Union Contact person: Osmond Drakes River Sallee, St. Patrick’s, Grenada T: (473) 442-9870; (473) 442-1727 E: rscu@spiceisle.com
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Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), Grenada Contact person: Reginald Andall
P.O. Box 270, Westerhall, St. David’s, Grenada T: (473) 443-5459
E: cardignd@spiceisle.com
Ministry of Agriculture, Grenada. Agronomy Division
Contact persons: Daniel Lewis; Troy Augustine
Ministerial Complex, Tanteen, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 440-2708 E: agriculture@gov.gd
E: daniellewis2009@hotmail.com
E: taugugda@yahoo.com
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Office in Grenada
Contact person: Derek Charles
3rd Floor-GCNA, Commercial Complex, Kirani James Boulevard, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-5547
E: iica.gd@iica.int
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Carriacou Farmers Association Contact person: Randolph Fleary Hillsborough, Carriacou, Grenada T: (473) 443-8454
E: randolph.hfleary@hotmail.com
St. Patrick’s and St. Andrew’s Goat Association
Contact persons: Marilyn Nurse; Terrence Noel
Sauteurs St. Patrick’s Mt. Horne, St. Andrew’s, Grenada
T: (473) 533-6709; 404-7912; 419-4486
MAJOR BUYERS - SUPERMARKETS
Foodland
Contact person: Marc Chow Chung
Kirani James Boulevard, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-1991
E: mchowchung@foodland.gd
Real Value IGA Supermarket Contact person: Kurt McKie
Spiceland Mall International, Morne Rouge, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 439-2121/1400
E: kurt@realvaluesupermarket.com
The Food Fair
Contact person: Nicholas Harris Carenage, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 440-2588
E: foodfair@spiceisle.com
MAJOR BUYERS - HOTELS
Flamboyant Hotel
Contact person: Rhona Sylvester
P.O. Box 214 Grand Anse, St. George’s, Grenada T: (473) 444-4247
E: flambohr@spiceisle.com
Petite Anse Hotel
Contact persons: Phillip and Annie Clift P.O Box 2960, Sauteurs, St Patrick’s, Grenada T: (473) 442-5252
E: info@petiteanse.com
The Spice Island Beach Resort Contact person: Brian Hardy P.O. Box 6, Grand Anse Beach, St. George’s, Grenada
T: (473) 444-4258
E: spiceisl@spiceisle.com
MAJOR BUYERS - DOMESTIC TRADERS
Lindel Lewis
Forde, St. Andrew’s, Grenada T: (473) 419-4808
Chelon Wellington
St. Cloud’s, St. Andrew’s, Grenada T: (473) 537-9603
Sherma Ambrose
Mt. William, St. Patrick’s, Grenada T: (473) 442-0187
