Caribbean Buyers Mission
Buyers’ Profiles 1
Caribbean Buyers’ Mission
2005
Buyers’ Profiles
(As of April 21, 2005)Aruba & Curacao
Sergio A. Leon, Managing Director
J.P.Maal Aruba N.V
Guitarastraat 4
Oranjestad, Aruba
Dutch Caribbean
J.P.Maal & Company N.V. Curacao
Kaya Panacea 8
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Tel: 2975-836008 Aruba, 5999-4615225 Curacao
Fax:2975-838533 Aruba, 5999-4617363 Curacao
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports:$5 MillionImports from U.S:$4 million
Market Niche: Hotels, restaurants, institutions supermarkets, mon & pop stores, gasoline stations in Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao
Business Type: Import, Retail, Wholesale. Foodservice
Customers:
Products currently being imported from the U.S:
Canned groceries, frozen processed meats, pork, beef, chicken, turkeys, ice cream, dog food, mix drinks, juice, flour, oils, shortening, pickled pork products, cheese, dairy products etc
Barbados
Edward Juman, Sales Director
Continental Foods
Grazettes Industrial Park
St. Michael, Barbados
Tel: (246) 425-1800
Fax: (246) 424-3023
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports: $4 millionImports from U.S: $2 million
Market Niche: 90% foodservice, 10% retail
Business Type: Importer, Distributor, HRI/Foodservice
Customers: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty/Gourmet Stores, HRI/Foodservice
Types of Products Handled:
Dry/GeneralMeatsKosherEthnicFresh
SeafoodSnacks/ConfectionaryBakery Products
HalalFrozenSpecialty/GourmetPrivate Label
CondimentsMilk/DairyFoodservice
Food Categories of Interest:
Dry/GeneralMeatsBeverages, Wine, SpiritsSeafood
Specialty/GourmetPrivate LabelCondimentsMilk/DairyFoodservices
Specific Product of Interest: Fresh/Frozen- beef, veal, pork and seafood
Barbados
Sharon Christie, CEO
H Jason Jones & Co Ltd.
Kensington Court
Fontabelle
St. Michael, Barbados
Tel: (246) 429-7209
Fax: (246) 429-2011
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports: $1.5 millionImports from U.S: $0.5 million
Market Niche: Barbados – hospitality sector and retail direct to middle to upper private households
Business Type: Importer, Distributor, Retailer, HRI/Foodservice
Customers: Convenience Stores, HRI/Foodservice, Direct to Households
Types of Products Handled:
MeatsSeafoodFrozenFoodservice
Food Categories of Interest:
MeatsKosherEthnicSeafoodFrozen
Specialty/GourmetFoodservice
Specific Product of Interest: n/a
Curacao
Stephan Brallet, Executive Chief
Hotel KuraHulanda
Langestraat 8
Willemstad, Curacao
Tel: (5999) 434 7713
Fax: (5999) 434 7732
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports:Imports from U.S: $100,000
Market Niche: Florida, Colorado, California
Business Type: HRI/Foodservice
Customers:
Types of Products Handled:
Dry/GeneralMeatsEthnicSeafoodSnacks/Confectionary
FrozenFruits/VegetablesSpecialty/GourmetCondiments
Food Categories of Interest:
Dry/GeneralMeatsBeverages, Wine, SpiritsKosher
EthnicSeafoodSnacks/ConfectionaryFrozen
Fruits/VegetablesSpecialty/GourmetCondimentsOrganic
Specific Product of Interest: Looking for specialty items: baby vegetables, meat, fish, room service items, organic jam, honey…etc.
Curacao
Anton Roeland, Executive Chief
Avila Beach Hotel
Penstraat 130
Willemstad
Curacao, N.A
Tel: (011) 599-9-461-4377
Fax: (011) 599-9-461-1493
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports: $500,000Imports from U.S: $250,000
Market Niche: Hotel Patrons
Business Type: HRI/Foodservice
Customers: Hotel Patrons
Types of Products Handled:
Food Categories of Interest:
Dry/GeneralMeatsFreshSeafoodBakery Products
Fruits/VegetablesSpecialty/Gourmet
Specific Product of Interest: Novelties
Curacao
Henk Van Blanken, Manager Meat Division
E.W.T
Bombardiers Weg 1
Curacao, N.A
Tel: 5999-737-2222
Fax: 5999-737-3533
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports: $7,000,000Imports from U.S: $1,500,000
Market Niche:
Business Type: Importer, distributor
Customers: Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, HRI/Foodservice
Types of Products Handled:
Dry/GeneralMeatsBeverages, Wine, SpiritsSeafood
HalalFrozenFruits/VegetablesCondiments
Milk/DairyFoodservice
Food Categories of Interest:
MeatsEthnicFreshSeafoodSpecialty/Gourmet
IngredientsFoodservice
Specific Product of Interest: Novelties
Curacao
R.J (Berry) Wouters, Managing Director
Deli Caribbean
Jan Noorduynweg #8
Curaco, N.A
Tel: 001 (599-9) 868-2407
Cell: 011 (599-9) 560-4097
Fax:011 (599-9) 868-7400
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports:$7.5 MillionImports from U.S:$1 million
Market Niche: Luxury market (delicatessen) in the Lesser Antilles (Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire and soon St. Maarten)
Business Type: Import, retail (1/2), Wholesale, Foodservice, Food Manufacturing
Customers:
Products currently being imported from the U.S:
Meats, fruits and vegetables and frozen drinks
Barbados
Eric Smith, Purchasing Manager
Hotel Food Supplies (Barbados)
46 Warrens Industrial Park
St. Michael, Barbados
Tel: 246-424-7263
Fax:246-438-1298
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports:$8 MillionImports from U.S:$6 million
Market Niche: Foodservice Industry (Barbados and Cruise Ships)
Business Type:
Customers:
Products currently being imported from the U.S:
All categories
What are the products that the buyer is currently seeking on this Buyers’ Mission?
Fresh produce, Dairy items, Groceries, Meats
Jamaica
Joseph Stephens, Executive Chef
Superclubs Resorts
C/o Grand Lido Braco
Rio Bueno, Jamaica
Tel: 876-954-0000
Fax:876-954-0020
E-mail:
Website:
Buyers’ qualifications & Reasons for nomination:
Extremely talented executive chef, who has the ability to take any available product and present a gourmet meal.
Jamaica
Patrice Scott, Group Purchasing Manager
Superclubs Resorts
C/o Hedonism II
Rutland Point
Negril, Jamaica
Tel: 876-957-5200
Fax:876-957-9024
E-mail:
Website:
Buyers’ qualifications & Reasons for nomination:
Buyer has the responsibilities of identifying new markets
Jamaica
William Mahfood
Wisynco Trading Ltd.
P.O Box 378
Spanish Town
St. Catherine, Jamaica
Tel: 876-984-7792
Fax:876-984-4000
E-mail:
Website:
Total Imports:$20 MillionImports from U.S:$15 million
Market Niche: All retail and foodservice island wide in Jamaica; dry and frozen
Business Type: Import, Wholesale, Foodservice, Food Manufacturing
Customers:
Products currently being imported from the U.S:
Meats, Vegetables, Juices, Paper Products, Groceries