Caribbean Producers Jamaica (CPJ) has added a new line of chemical cleaning products and other detergents to its portfolio of products under a US$1-million deal with American company Swisher Hygiene that taps into the local hospitality market. The US$1 million (J$90 million) represents an investment by both companies in the installation of chemical dispensing equipment [...]
Trishauna Kirlew (right), CPJ senior brand manager, listens as supermarket shopper Deborah Shoucair, a self-titled “hospitality specialist”, sings the praises of Silver Patrón. (Photos: Joseph Wellington) How did you land the job? My previous experience in the spirits business made me a viable candidate for an available Brand Manager position which was advertised online. [...]
Ambassador of France to Jamaica, Ginnette de Matha (left) shares a light moment with French Embassy security chief Patrick Doricic and Caribbean Producers Jamaica’s (CPJ) Raihn Sibbles. Last week the diplomatic community came out in their numbers to bid farewell to the hardworking, fun-loving and very personable Alfredo Garcia, the outgoing Chilean ambassador to Jamaica. [...]
Eaton's — The true taste of Jamaica and the Caribbean — the producer of authentic seasonings, condiments and sauces, joins the KGN Kitchen family as a sponsor of The Emporium, to be renamed The Eaton's Emporium. Distributed by Caribbean Producers Jamaica (CPJ), Eaton's celebrates their 25th anniversary this year and continues to be dedicated to [...]
Her Worship, the Mayor of Kingston, Angela Brown-Burke (right), tries her hands at backgammon under the tutelage of organiser Knolly Moses (second right). The Mayor took on Marian Ross (left) of Sterling Asset Management, while India Crotty of Caribbean Producers Jamaica looks on. (Photo: Marlon Reid) THE first staging of the Kingston International Backgammon Tournament, [...]
From left: Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited's (CPJ) Tom Tyler shows off the test kitchen at the CPJ processing plant to Henry Graham, Jamaica Pig Farmers' Association; Valdence Gifford, Sweet River Abattoir; and Neville Grant of Green Rover Farms yesterday. - Photo by Janet Silvera The US$2.3 million state-of-the-art Sweet River Abattoir project in Westmoreland [...]
Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes (centre) was joined by Miss Universe Jamaica 2011 Shakira Martin (eighth from left) and the Miss Universe Jamaica 2012 finalists for a photo-up. Kingston became the 'universe' last weekend — the result of Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes jetting in from her ultra-luxe Trump Tower in Manhattan. as the [...]
The new CPJ building under construction on Lady Musgrave Road. Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited (CPJ) is setting up a "Wine University" to teach the staff of its customers all about the grape. The "certified training programmes" will focus on increased awareness of and interest in CPJ's wines, said business development manager David Lowe. This [...]
CPJ's wines on display. The company enjoys a corporate tax holiday due to its listing on the Jamaica Stock Exchange junior market. CARIBBEAN Producers Jamaica (CPJ) Limited posted profits of US$2.6 million ($223 million) for the nine-month period ended March 31. The earnings were US$728,000 more than the same period last year, much of that [...]
CPJ's merchandiser/sales assistant Jermaine Graham made his Mother's Day selection - the two new wines from the Yellow Tail Brand: The light, perky fizzy Moscato and the bright and vibrant off-dry Rosé. (Photos: Chris Reckord) The most important job in the world is parenting, and Mum is usually the boss in the parenting department [...]
