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Through virtual reality operations, patrons of the Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances Ltd (CFF) booth at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) EXPO Jamaica were immersed into a simulated experience of computer-generated visuals that would allow users to interact with a specific environment whilst inhaling the scents that are directly associated with it.

PRESIDENT of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood and Aswad Morgan, chairman of the organising committee of Expo Jamaica 2023, on Thursday evening both welcomed the Government of Jamaica’s (GOJ)sponsorship of the “largest trading show in the English-speaking Caribbean” through the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC).

Expo Jamaica, which will close today, was officially declared open last Thursday, April 27, by Prime Minister Andrew Holness — who was the keynote speaker — at the National Indoor Sports Centre. The venue has been used, along with the National Arena, over the last four days to house some 230 exhibitors occupying 348 booths.

The 54th staging of Television Jamaica’s Schools’ Challenge Quiz was supported through sponsorship by the Delect Foods brand, a subsidiary of the Derrimon Trading Company Limited. For the finals, the teams and supporters enjoyed delectable dishes such as the Delect Corny mac and cheese, a fusion of your traditional macaroni and cheese with a Jamaican favourite, corned beef.

As a proud sponsor of Schools’ Challenge Quiz, the Delect team served patrons on the terrace grounds of TVJ as they eagerly watched the teams from Calabar and St Jago High School go head to head, where St Jago was ultimately crowned champion of the season.

Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances Ltd (CFF) is continuing to provide support to the End Time Basic School, an early childhood institution based in the Pennwood Place community of St Andrew.

As their primary early childhood beneficiary for the last six years, CFF – a company under The Derrimon Trading Group, and supplier of flavours and fragrances for beverage, baking, confectionary and ice cream manufacturers across the Caribbean – has assisted the institution at various points in the year, donating seasonal treats for the children, contributing to infrastructural development, furniture repairs, event sponsorship and providing toiletries.

Coconut milk is a must-have for many Caribbean households and is most commonly used in traditional dishes such as rice and peas, stew peas, as well as our favourite soups and baked goods. Packed with nutrients and a great source for healthy fats and energy, coconut milk also adds that rich and unique flavour to any meal at any time of the day.

Manufacturing and Distribution is typically a male-dominated industry the world over, making Jamaica no different when it comes to female representation and authority within the field.

Monique Cotterell is disrupting the norm in Jamaica’s manufacturing industry. She is the executive director, head of human resources, and company secretary at Derrimon Trading Group, one of Jamaica’s largest manufacturing and distribution companies.

Manufacturing and distribution is typically a male-dominated industry the world over, making Jamaica no different when it comes to female representation and control within the field. Monique Cotterell is disrupting the norm in Jamaica’s industry, however, as executive director, head of human resources, and company secretary at Derrimon Trading Group, one of Jamaica’s largest manufacturing and distribution companies. As a woman in her field, with over 24 years of experience, Cotterell has seen several developments as it relates to gender equity in her field, but there is always room for improvement. In her experience, “There has been a prevailing misconception that women are not designed to lead or should not lead.

Jamaican distribution company, Derrimon Trading Company Limited (DTL) has seen strong growth in the business in 2022 through diversification and expansion in spite of the many challenges encountered throughout the year.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, DTL reported having consistent growth despite the many challenges experienced in the various markets and spaces in which the company operates. There were increases in profit, consolidated total assets and revenue for 2022.

Derrimon Trading Company Limited reported having consistent growth through diversification and expansion for the financial year ended December 31, 2022.

For the twelve months, Derrimon Trading reported total consolidated assets of $15.4 billion which represents a 33.6 per cent growth over the $11.5 billion reported for the similar period ending December 31, 2021.