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Grow what we eat – Eat what we grow!

November 28th, 2019

Have you ever looked at the place of origin of your favourite snacks? You may be surprised by the number of products that are imported from other countries. I did a quick survey in my own cupboard and realized that out of ten items only two stated that they were made in Jamaica. Why are [...]

Should you buy imported or locally produced products?

November 11th, 2018

There has been a recent report about imported chicken entering the Jamaican market. This has led to a rather interesting question – should you buy local or imported products? Local Products vs Imported Products Producers of local products often have a strong customer base. These customers have been buying the product for generations and will [...]

Why should we buy Jamaican?

May 16th, 2018

It is not often that the word ‘local’ gets so much positive feedback, especially when it is attached to a label on a product. However the word reveals that the item being sold was produced locally and that is good news. Why do we need to import goods? I have always wondered why the items [...]

Brand Jamaica to the World

June 8th, 2010

’Anything foreign must be good.’ I remember hearing those words from various people all through my childhood. I must admit I never really gave them much thought. However, recent events now have me thinking about how we feel about our home. I know that our Jamaican products are just as good if not better than [...]