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Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances sets sights on global markets

CARIBBEAN Flavours and Fragrances (CFF) has reported a record financial year in 2023, driven by its expansion into new bakery and savoury solutions. The company aims to boost Caribbean exports in 2024, buoyed by its recent Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification.

Caribbean Flavours boosts earnings with strategic investments

Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances (CFF) solidified its market position during the financial year ending December 31, 2023, reporting revenues of $900 million. The company recorded a remarkable 121.38 per cent increase in profit before tax, with a gross margin rise of 21.58 per cent. Additionally, earnings per share more than doubled, reflecting CFF’s strong operational …

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Woodcats Int’l aids hurricane recovery efforts in St Bess

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s devastation, Woodcats International, a subsidiary of Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL), is aiding recovery efforts by providing materials for the renovation of roofs for two deserving families in St Elizabeth. The gesture was welcomed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth South …

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Derrimon to rebrand US grocery stores as Sampars, Mid-October return to business expected for shuttered operations

Derrimon Trading Company Limited will be exporting the Sampars brand to New York, where its two American grocery businesses are currently shuttered amid repairs, and have become a drag on its bottom line. The Jamaican company plans to rebrand its Food Saver and Good Food for Less retail operations, saying the Sampars name has better …

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CFF targets $1 billion revenue as export strategy gains momentum

Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances Limited (CFF), a leading provider of flavours and fragrance solutions in the region, has announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024. The company recorded steady growth despite ongoing challenges in the domestic economy, reflecting the strength of its operations and strategic positioning.

Derrimon at the Food Awards

Thursday Food shares highlights from Derrimon Trading Co Ltd’s unforgettable appearance at the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards, powered by Mastercard. Brands represented were On the Spicy Hill Farms, Arosa Limited and Delect Foods. The booth’s theme, “Caribbean Soirée, celebrating 25 years”, was brilliantly executed by event planner Melanie Miller.