How Sm Jaleel Went Global
SM jaleel Company in trinidad diversification of its products
FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Developed by: The Food & Beverage Industry Team
Report Preparation: Arnold Babwah
May, 2005
Preface
The conceptual framework for this document is the result of a partnership approach between public sector agencies and the private sector. It attempts, within the context of the 2020 VISION for national development, to outline what must be done – given the current national, regional, and global situation - and seeks to make the most of the strengths and opportunities of the Food and Beverage Processing Industry while minimising the weaknesses and eliminating or reducing the threats.
In presenting the case for energising and sustaining the Food and Beverage Processing Industry, the document first reports on the findings of an Environmental Scan. This is presented in Sections 1 and 2 and makes reference to Global and Regional Trends and the International Best Practices.
Section 3 details the current situation in Trinidad and Tobago focusing on Structure and Performance.
The major challenges of the Industry are presented in Section 4. To set the context for the recommendations, a SWOT Analysis of the local Industry was undertaken. These are described in Section 5.
The 2020 Vision for the Industry is set out in Section 6 with the Recommendations themselves itemised at Section 7 and then summarised in the Matrix at Appendix One.
The Survey of institutions and companies is presented at Appendix Two. Finally information sources are identified in the Bibliography.
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Acknowledgements
This document was put together with the assistance of many persons and entities. Sincere thanks are due to the following individuals and companies / institutions:
Allister Glean : Caribbean Agribusiness Association (CABA) Barry Joefield : Ministry of Agriculture, Land & Marine
FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Developed by: The Food & Beverage Industry Team
Report Preparation: Arnold Babwah
May, 2005
Preface
The conceptual framework for this document is the result of a partnership approach between public sector agencies and the private sector. It attempts, within the context of the 2020 VISION for national development, to outline what must be done – given the current national, regional, and global situation - and seeks to make the most of the strengths and opportunities of the Food and Beverage Processing Industry while minimising the weaknesses and eliminating or reducing the threats.
In presenting the case for energising and sustaining the Food and Beverage Processing Industry, the document first reports on the findings of an Environmental Scan. This is presented in Sections 1 and 2 and makes reference to Global and Regional Trends and the International Best Practices.
Section 3 details the current situation in Trinidad and Tobago focusing on Structure and Performance.
The major challenges of the Industry are presented in Section 4. To set the context for the recommendations, a SWOT Analysis of the local Industry was undertaken. These are described in Section 5.
The 2020 Vision for the Industry is set out in Section 6 with the Recommendations themselves itemised at Section 7 and then summarised in the Matrix at Appendix One.
The Survey of institutions and companies is presented at Appendix Two. Finally information sources are identified in the Bibliography.
I
Acknowledgements
This document was put together with the assistance of many persons and entities. Sincere thanks are due to the following individuals and companies / institutions:
Allister Glean : Caribbean Agribusiness Association (CABA) Barry Joefield : Ministry of Agriculture, Land & Marine
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