Caribbean cuisine & foodways

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Spoiler: Mangoes

Spoiler: Gratin

 

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03/25/25

 

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03/26/25

 

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03/27/25

WATCH: Haitian Culture in a Glass! | Essence

LS Cream Liqueur is an award-winning cordial inspired by cremas (also spelled kremas), an ancestral recipe native to Haiti with notes of coconut, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon mix with a […]

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St. Kitts and Nevis and Nigeria’s GEZ Sign MOU to Launch Regional Agro Hub​

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03/28/25 ​

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Abuja, Nigeria | The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Green Economic Zone (GEZ) Special Economic Zone Management Company, based in Abuja, Nigeria. ​

The MOU sets the foundation for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Agro Hub Warehouse and Logistics Centre in St. Kitts and Nevis.

The agreement was signed earlier today, March 28, by Hon. Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture et al, and witnessed by the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew.

This strategic partnership follows a successful engagement at the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS 25), held recently in Abuja, where both parties explored opportunities to deepen trade and economic cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean.

The GEZ Agro Hub Warehouse and Logistics Centre is envisioned as a regional sales and distribution hub, facilitating the flow of agricultural and food products from Nigeria to the wider Caribbean. Products will include staples such as rice, maize, and soybean, as well as value-added goods like dairy products, baby food, snack bars, and non-alcoholic beverages—all sourced and processed through GEZ’s expansive operations in Nigeria.

This collaboration represents a significant step toward strengthening food security, promoting South-South cooperation, and positioning St. Kitts and Nevis as a vital bridge between African producers and Caribbean markets.

It also reinforces the government's commitment to building sustainable international partnerships, boosting economic resilience, and creating new opportunities for growth and development across the region.

 

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Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

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03/13/25

New Sargassum system takes aim at a troublesome seaweed

Resource managers in South Florida have a new tool in their fight against Sargassum thanks to a five-year, $3.2-million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms program.

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03/29/25

 

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04/01/25

How efforts to send Haiti cheap rice made it hard for the nation to produce its own

As the U.S. sees new tariffs, we look at how they can make or break an economy. In Haiti, U.S. policies forced the government to bring down tariffs on foreign goods, allowing American farmers to export crops cheaply. That made it expensive for Haitians to eat food grown domestically, leading to...

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SVG Signs MOU to Enhance Food Security in CARICOM​

04/10/25

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Agriculture and Channell and Trimart Supermarkets. The primary objectives of this agreement are to enhance exports, reduce the food import bill of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) by 25%, foster regional trade, and strengthen food and nutrition security throughout the region.

Channell and Trimart Supermarkets, located in Barbados, will establish a strategic partnership with consolidators in St. Vincent and the Grenadines as part of this agreement. This collaboration aims to create expanded export opportunities for local farmers.

Additionally, Farmacy Fruit and Veg of Barbados is involved as a key stakeholder. They will facilitate the connection between the parties and support the initiative through trial shipments scheduled for April 2025.
Full shipments are expected to commence in May 2025, with an anticipated increase in export demand by June 2025.

Hon. Saboto Caesar, the Minister of Agriculture emphasized that this partnership is crucial for strengthening food security and nutrition across the CARICOM region. He expressed gratitude to Channell and Trimart Supermarkets, as well as Farmacy Fruit and Veg of Barbados, for their invaluable support.

 

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03/06/25

Soursop farmers and technicians in Grenada undergo comprehensive training to bolster industry

The experts have engaged in a series of field and classroom training to improve and increase production and yields.

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Max Hardy, Detroit chef, restaurateur and community advocate, dies at 40

Chef Maxcel Hardy, a Detroit restaurateur known for his community advocacy and efforts to fight hunger, has died, his publicist announced Tuesday.

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03/05/24

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