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Expression of Interest Notice, Companies
Invitation to Participate in a
Caribbean Cuisine Showcase, London 2012
August 6-10, 2012
Background
The Summer Olympics Games 2012 that will be held in London, United Kingdom (London 2012)
poises itself as the go-to event in Europe this summer, with large expected audiences that will
surpass 5 million people from all over the world. Given Caribbean Export Development Agency’s
(Caribbean Export) objective to develop the region’s investment potential in various niche
sectors in the global markets; the London 2012 Olympic Games provides the optimal stage to
showcase the talent and opportunities available within an integrated Caribbean.
Caribbean Export under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) Regional Private Sector
Development programme (RPSDP) will be coordinating the “London 2012” initiative which will
showcase Caribbean Music, Sports, Essence, Cuisine and Design. Another key feature of London
2012 will be an Investment Forum that will focus on creating business links and opportunities
for UK investors and CARIFORUM firms.
Caribbean Cuisine
Specialty foods are being used increasingly in the tourism industry in response to the visitor
demand for fresh, local, natural, organic, vegetarian, and exotic foods. Increasingly, families are
finding Caribbean foods to be an affordable indulgence, while restaurants and food suppliers
are discovering strong demand for Caribbean products. The increasing sophistication of the
Caribbean supermarket shopper is also being reflected in heightened awareness and demand
for specialty foods, as these are incorporated more and more into culinary experiences at their
home and in restaurants.
The London 2012 cuisine component will include a special hospitality section created for high
value business executives where they can have a taste of the Caribbean culture and cuisine
while enjoying the excitement of Olympics on a large screen. This will help to create a soft and
welcoming environment to engage and court those business executives who could be key
partners/investors.
A wide variety of Caribbean specialty food products will be selected for the showcase and
product including product demonstrations and display. Special focus will be on the honey and
cocoa sectors with which recent research have shown to have very high potential for
investment including support to expand production, quality control, food Safety, traceability,
packaging and labeling and market segmentation and value added products.
Speciality food firms in all CARIFORUM States are therefore invited to submit Expressions of
Interest to participate in the proposed Caribbean Cuisine Showcase.
Interested persons must complete the attached Expression of Interest form and submit all
required documentation to:
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Caribbean Export Development Agency addressed to
Mr Sam Kruiner or
Ms Cora Lowe
c/o Caribbean Export Development Agency
Hastings Main Road
Christ Church
Barbados, BB15154
Submissions can also be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].
Expressions of interests must be submitted no later than April 18, 2012.
The criteria for participating at Caribbean Cuisine Showcase are listed below. Interested
participants are also required to provide high definition photos (at least 300 dpi) of the
products offer to be exhibited.
Criteria
Speciality food Companies
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Must be an exporter/export ready and have been producing the product for at least
three (3) years
Products covered include sauces, condiments, cakes, confectionery, processed fruits
and vegetables etc. (See Annex A). Special consideration will be given to honey and
cocoa exporters.
Companies must be registered in the region and products must be made in the
Caribbean (proof of product origin may be required).
Previous participation in a regional or international trade shows/missions is not
required but will be viewed as an asset
Beverage Companies
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Must be an exporter/export ready and have been producing the product for at least
three (3) years
Products covered include non-alcoholic beverages (beers, wines, fruit juices) and waters
(See Annex A).
Companies must be registered in the region and products must be made in the
Caribbean (proof of product origin may be required).
Previous participation in a regional or international trade shows/missions is not
required but will be viewed as an asset
Annex A
Product categories
Alcoholic Beverages (Wine, beer, spirit)
Breads/Baking mixes/Flours/Meals
Cake/Candy Decorations
Cakes/Pastries (mixes, ready –to-eat)
Candy-chocolates
Candy-non-chocolates
Candy-novelties
Candy-Sugar-free/dietetic
Cocoa and Baking Chocolate
Coffee
Condiments/Relishes (including mustard, mayonnaise etc)
Cookies/Biscuits/Crackers (mixes, ready-to-eat)
Cookies/Biscuits/Crackers (sugar-free diabetic)
Dessert Toppings
Fish/Seafood Caviar
Fruits (fresh, frozen, canned, dried)
Fruit Juices/Ciders
Health/Natural/Organic Foods
Honey Syrups
Ice Cream/Sorbet products/Frozen desserts
Jams/Jellies/Preserves
Kosher Products
Meat/Game/Pates
Non-Alcoholic Beverages (beers, wines, fruit juices)
Salsa Dips
Sauces/Bases/Mixes
Soft drinks (Sodas, juices and functional beverages)
Seasonings/spices/herbs/extracts/flavourings
Shelf stable and refrigerated sauces, salsas and dips
Snack Foods (nuts, chips etc)
Soups/Stocks
Tea
Vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned, dried)
Waters