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MADE IN BELIZE In an effort to focus on a better outreach to Belize’s private sector, BELTRAIDE made the strategic decision in 2014 to bring back on board a unit designated to meet the needs of Belize’s dynamic export sector. This rebirth saw the establishment of EXPORTBelize, a technical unit of BELTRAIDE that provides customized needs-based services in the areas of export promotion and development to foster an enabling environment which promotes diversification and competitiveness of Belize’s export sector. EXPORTBelize’s vision is to enable a dynamic and competitive export sector that is founded on principles of quality, innovation and customer orientation. The Core Services of this Technical Unit includes: 1. Ensuring quality and consistency is continuously met by encouraging exporters to benchmark their products and services to international standards; 2. Assisting enterprises in acquiring expertise, know-how, finances and systems necessary to enter export markets; 3. Identifying export opportunities, viable export markets and potential business (buyers, suppliers); 4. Promoting Belizean products and services.
The Made in Belize Catalogue provides an avenue to feature near export ready, export ready and exporting companies, high lighting their product lines and other key information about the company. The Made in Belize Catalogue introduces Belizean products to the world! This publication is in line with EXPORTBelize’s export promotion function and it is a valuable tool that we can use to market and promote products of Belize in regional and international markets. We want to create a name for Belize in the global marketplace, focusing on quality, uniqueness and creativity. The distribution of this catalogue will be far reaching and will be accessible by Diplomatic offices, business support organizations, distributors and other key contacts that can certainly open the doors for new and expanded procurement in Belize.
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BELIZE IN NUMBERS
Land Area: 8,867mi2 Population: 398,050 Labor Force: 172, 086 GDP Real Growth: 2% Inflation: 1%
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BELTRAIDE OVERVIEW Providing tailored services to local and foreign investors seeking to capitalize on investment and to link investors to opportunities in Belize; this is done by maximizing investment in key niche areas under the various priority industries in Belize.
Providing demand driven and value-based programs to cultivate a cadre of well trained, marketable and self-sufficient workforce in Belize.
Providing customized needs-based services to micro, small and medium sized enterprises to facilitate their competitiveness and growth.
Fostering an environment that promotes diversification and competitiveness of Belize’s export sector through export development and export promotion.
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CONTENTS MADE IN BELIZE
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BELIZE IN NUMBERS
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BELTRAIDE OVERVIEW SME FEATURE AMARABI SEASONING & MARINADE
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AGRICULTURE 6
3R Farms Limited 7 ASR-BSI 8 Banana Bank Agco Limited 9 Bel-Car Exports & Imports Co. 10 Cayo Grain & Agro Supply Limited 11 Finca Chocolat Ltd. 12 Wes-Bel Produce 13 Circle R Products Ltd. 14 Little Belize Exporters Company Limited 15 Maya Mountain Cacao Limited 16 Toledo Cacao Growers Association 17 Santander Sugar Limited 18
AGRO-PROCESSING 19 Belize Marketing & Development Corporation Belize Chocolate Company Caribbean Chicken Caribbean Premier Products Limited Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory Citrus Products of Belize Ltd. Country Meat Products Ltd. Fruit Processors Ltd. Hot Mama’s Belize Ltd. Ix’Cacao Maya Belizean Chocolate
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Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods Ltd. 30 Naledo 31 Naturally Belize Coconut Products 32 Northern Grains Cooperative 33 Quality Poultry Products 34 TexBel Farms 35 Western Dairies 36
RUMS & LIQUERS
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LIGHT MANUFACTURING
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Cuello’s Distillery Limited L&R Liquors Limited Travellers Liquors Ltd.
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Caribbean Paper Company 42 Chemical Specialities of Belize 43 Green Care Products Limited 44 Femagra Industries 45 Polystructure 46
FORESTRY 47 Hummingbird Furnishings Bull Ridge Company Ltd Medina’s Furniture Company Ltd.
FISHERIES & MARINE
Caribbean Shrimp Ltd. Fein Catch Ltd. Northern Fishermen Cooperative Limited Royal Mayan Shrimp Limited 4 Hands Shrimp Farm Limited
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ENERGY 57 Belize Natural Energy (BNE)
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SME FEATURE
AMARABI SEASONING & MARINADE Wanting to produce something that would make cooking more easy for all persons, whether experienced or in-experienced in the kitchen, she started Amarabi Seasoning & Marinade- condiments free of MSG for all types of meats. These condiments are rich in flavor and easy to apply… so easy that the slogan is, “Just add meat!” Amarabi Seasoning & Marinade is a unique blend of freshly picked herbs and spices that are traditionally found in Belize, the home country of owner, Laura Raymond. Amarabi Seasoning & Marinades comes in six different flavors: original, rosemary, coconut oil base, chili with coconut oil base, cumin, and curry. These are all sold in supermarkets, butcher shops, and tourist shops around Belize.
Laura worked with the Small Business Development Centre Belize (SBDCBelize) which provides customized needs-based services to micro, small and medium sized enterprises, enabling them to be competitive and grow their businesses. SBDCBelize assisted Laura in designing her label and logo and acquiring machinery; with this support, she was also able to learn about the WEAmericas Accelerator, teaching her the importance of a solid business plan and allowing her to access world-class management education, invaluable networking opportunities and access to finance. In 2018, BELTRAIDE held its competitiveness month where Laura Raymond was named its first Female Business Ambassador 20182019. Laura hopes to assist other aspiring business women to build, grow and market their businesses. Her motto to them, “Being diligent and consistent are the keys to being a successful business woman!”
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture remains an important sector to the national economy. The small-scale farming sub sector produces mainly food for local consumptions and hence significantly contributes to Belize’s food security. The new emerging commodities of grains, pulses, livestock, poultry, fruits and aquaculture among others, offer great opportunities for investment and enterprise development for both the national and international export markets.
3R FARMS LIMITED 3R Farm Limited is a mixed farming operation with 720 acres of land with various crops and livestock. The business was launched in 2005 and has facilities in Jenkins Creek in the Southern Stann Creek, Swasey River and Trio in the Northern Toledo District in Belize. Since 2012, 3 R Farm Limited has been emphasizing product diversification and vertical integration as key components of our risk management strategy. We have diversified from a one-dimensional livestock company, to citrus, grain, and cacao production. These operations have been developed over a period of thirteen years and have been fine tuned to a high level of efficiency. The overarching vision has always been driven by product diversification and vertical integration. 3 R Farm Limited’s goal is to develop its cacao operation into a consistent supplier of, quality cacao beans to our clients.
While we strive to meet production goals, this must be tempered by the need for environmental consciousness and sustainability. Important to note is that we maintain as much of the native forest as possible, especially the tropical hardwood species found in the area. We therefore seek like-minded trading partners to properly develop this approach to business development. Address: 100 Sunrise Avenue, Independence, Stann Creek Contact: Wilbert Ramclam Phone: (+501) 610-1943 Email: wramclam@hotmail.com Products: Livestock, Citrus, Grain, and Cacao production
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ASR-BSI Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) has its roots in the Corozal Sugar Factory (CSF) Ltd., established in 1938. Tate and Lyle PLC, in 1963, acquired the CSF and renamed it Belize Sugar Industries Limited and four years later, in 1967, opened the sugar factory at Tower Hill, Orange Walk. The original Corozal Sugar Factory, located at Libertad Village, was closed in 1985 and production was consolidated at the Tower Hill Sugar Factory. Following the strategic investment in October 2012 by American Sugar Refining, Inc. (ASR), BSI has benefited significantly from investments to improve factory performance and to increase the production capacity for direct consumption sugars. BSI is a sustainable and innovative company committed to growth, continuous improvement, the community, and the environment in which it operates.
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Address: Tower Hill, P.O. Box 29, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk Contact: William Neal Phone: (+501) 322-2150 or (+501) 610-9774 Email: infobelizesugar@asr-group.com Products: Plantation White Sugar, Demerara Sugar, Raw Bulk Sugar, Molasses Export Markets: EU, Canada, U.S., CARICOM
BANANA BANK AGCO LIMITED Located 4 miles from the George Price Highway on Valley of Peace Road, Banana Bank Agco has four thousand lush acres of land for row crop production located at latitude 17° 17 ‘36 “N, longitude 88 ° 48’ 11 “W. As of today, Banana Bank Agco is constantly increasing its development with a self-productive facility that dries and also stores its own corn. Banana Bank Agco strives to maintain excellent relationships with their customers by providing quality products for human consumption.
Address: Mile 47 Western Highway, Belmopan, Cayo District Contact: Martha Galdamez Jaegar Phone: (+501) 670-7220 / (+501) 632-5873 Email: martha@bbagco.com Products: Yellow Corn, White Corn & Soybeans Export Market: Guatemala
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BEL-CAR EXPORTS & IMPORTS CO. Bel-Car Export and Import Company Limited is a Belizean owned, operated and registered company that was incorporated in 2000. BelCar is exporting grains with great investments being made in producing and providing value added corn, corn grit and corn meal to the export market. The company applied for and was granted a Special Export Processing Zone status in 2010.
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Address: Route 20 East, Box 578 Spanish Lookout, Cayo Contact: Otto Friesen Phone: (+501) 823-0318 Email: otto@belcar.bz Products: Black Eyed Peas, Red Kidney Beans, Small Red Beans, Refined Cornmeal, Corn Grits, White Corn, Yellow Corn, Whole Grain Cornmeal, Corn Gluten, Black Beans, and Crude Degummed Soybean Oil Export Markets: Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East
CAYO GRAIN & AGRO SUPPLY LIMITED Cayo Grain & Agro Supply Limited has a stateof-the-art facility that reflects the company’s approach to adding value to its agricultural products by cleaning, classifying, polishing and packaging quality products, with the use of modern technology. CG & AS Limited wants to stimulate regional trade, increase employment, diversify exports and produce more value-added agricultural goods to increase foreign exchange, all consistent with the policies of the Government of Belize’s agricultural sector and emerge as an imperative regional food supplier. Address: Mile 54 George Price Highway, Cayo Contact: Gilbert H. Canton Phone: (+501) 822-2279 Email: cayograin@btl.net or gcanton@valleyofpeacefarms.com Products: Corn (white & yellow), Soybeans, BlackEyed Peas, Light Red Beans, Red Beans and other edible beans Export Markets: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago
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FINCA CHOCOLAT LTD.
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Finca Chocolat Ltd. was Founded by 4 Belizeans in 2015 and is located on San Felipe Road in the Toledo District. They have available primarily trinitario but also a bit of a mixed bag. Seeds have been chosen over a couple generations for vigor, disease resistance and early production. They have approximately 220 acres in cultivation with 110 acres planted in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The total farm is 515 acres. They intend to plant 100+ acres in 2018 and 2019 with any remainder to be planted in 2020.
Address: San Felipe Road, Toledo Contact: David Santilli Phone: (+501) 610-0341 or (+501) 747-0408 Email: dsantilli@fincachocolat.com Product: Fine Flavor Belizean Cacao Export Market: Worldwide
WES-BEL PRODUCE Wes-Bel Produce is a small, family run business with a focus on high quality food products. We pay keen attention to detail to ensure that our customers are always satisfied. Clean, safe food has always been a high priority for us and we look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence. We offer legumes in various sizes - from 1 pound retail sized packages to 2200 lb. totes. Our beans are branded under our brand name - Granny’s Beans, and have become a success locally because of the consistent high quality; at your request we can also do private labeling. Our product offerings include Red Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Small Red Beans, Cranberry Beans and Black-eye Peas. Address: Mile 65 George Price Highway, Cayo Contact: Randall Friesen Phone: (+501) 824-3737 or (+501) 671-3737 Email: randall@wes-bel.com Products: Red Kidney Beans, Small Red Beans, Black Beans, Cranberry Beans, Black-Eyed Peas Export Markets: U.S., Jamaica 13
CIRCLE R PRODUCTS LTD. Circle R Products Limited is a prominent producer of high-quality black-eyed rice and beans, free of GMO. Circle R mechanically processes and packages its food products in its factory in northern Belize, which are available both nationally and internationally.
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Address: Blue Creek Village, Orange Walk Phone: (+501) 323-0860 Fax: (+501) 323-0068 Email: sales@circlerproducts.com Products: Rice and Beans
LITTLE BELIZE EXPORTERS COMPANY LIMITED Little Belize Exporters Limited is a company located in the northern region of Belize. Established in 2006, the company concentrates on the growing, cleaning, and packaging of fresh papayas for export. Their goal is to provide customers with the best quality of fresh papayas and strives for customer satisfaction.
Address: Camp 28, Little Belize Community, Corozal Contact: Ana Valencia Phone: (+501) 610-5218 Email Address: littlebelizeexporters@yahoo.com Product: Papayas Export Market: U.S. 15
MAYA MOUNTAIN CACAO LIMITED Maya Mountain Cacao Limited (MMC) sources and processes premium cacao from Belizean farmers for makers of fine chocolate products. Its model creates an exceptionally high-quality cocoa bean and a sustainable source of income for farmers, while contributing to reforestation efforts and promoting sustainable and organic agricultural practices in Belize. 16
Address: 13.5 Miles San Antonio Rd. Toledo Belize Contact: Emily Stone Phone: (+501) 630-9206 Email: Emily@UncommonCacao.com Products: Fermented and Sun-Dried Cacao, Organic Cacao, Specialty Cacao Export Markets: U.S., Europe
TOLEDO CACAO GROWERS ASSOCIATION The Toledo Cacao Growers Association (TCGA) is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1984 and seeks to improve the socio-economic standard of its members through a diversified system of production which incorporates sound ecological practices. The TCGA became the first certified fair-trade Cacao producer in Central America in 1993. It is comprised of 180 members and governed by a 9-member board of directors. The association’s main services to members includes providing technical support in cacao production through trainings, farm visits, farm demonstrations and offers quality Mayan origin fine flavor cacao beans. Address: George Price Street, Punta Gorda, Toledo Contact: Orlando Coc Phone: (+501) 670-6874 Email Address: tcgabze@gmail.com Products: Fermented and Sun-Dried Blend Cacao Beans 17
SANTANDER SUGAR LIMITED The Santander Sugar Group is a Belizean company that has been in operation since 2016 with the largest agricultural-industrial development encompassing sugar cane production, harvesting, milling and bagasse co-generation via modern milling facilities with state-of-the-art equipment in Belize. It continues to strengthen its position for success with continued injection of capital, job creation and community well-being at the forefront. This group of companies is built on integrity, that promotes sustainable development through principles, values and team-work with responsibility towards our environment.
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Address: Meditation Area, Cayo Contact: Beverly Burke Phone: (+501) 600-1020 or (+501) 675-1020 Email: bburke@santandersugar.com Product: Sugar Export Markets: U.K., U.S. and the Caribbean
AGRO-PROCESSING
Belize’s agro-processing industry is quickly booming as national producers are quickly making the transition from simply producing the traditional primary commodities of sugar, citrus, bananas, marine and raw forest products, to producing and manufacturing high-quality value-added goods. Belize has placed itself on the pathway to increase its agro-processing industries such as: rum & liqueurs, pepper sauces, poultry and even chocolate products, which fits neatly in line with the longheld economic principle that, “the closer one gets to the final consumer, the greater the benefits, profits and returns�.
BELIZE MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Company Overview: The Belize Marketing and Development Corporation (BMDC) is a statutory body of the Government involved in the development of cottage industries. The BMDC is currently packing and packaging honey from small producers and beekeeping cooperatives.
Address: 117 North Front St., Belize City, Belize Contact: Silverio Marin Phone: (+501) 227-3409 Email: admin@bmdc.bz Products: Honey and Rice Export Market: U.S. 20
BELIZE CHOCOLATE COMPANY Belize Chocolate Company established in 2007, is a family owned bean to bar, craft chocolate manufacturer, based on the island of Ambergris Caye. The company processes organic cacao that are directly trade cacao beans from small family farms in the Toledo district of Belize. They produce a range of 70% dark chocolate with inclusions of milk and white chocolate, handmade truffles and bonbons, chocolate beauty products and other value added chocolate merchandise. The business has grown to include online shopping and national wholesale and 2 chocolate boutiques- one in San Pedro, the other in Caye Caulker.
Address: Barrier Reef Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Contact: Chris Beaumont Phone: (+501) 226-3015 Email: chris@belizechocolatecompany.com Products: Craft Chocolate Bars, Truffles, Body Products, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Butter Export Market: U.S. 21
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN Caribbean Chicken Limited is committed to the production of safe and healthy food products, continuously improving product quality, customer satisfaction, concern for the welfare of its staff, stakeholders and the protection of our environment.
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Address: Blue Creek Community, Orange Walk District, Belize Contact: George Kornelsen Phone: (+501) 671-0590 Email: info@caribbeanchicken.com Products: Whole Chicken with Giblets, Whole Breast, Whole Legs, Turkey
CARIBBEAN PREMIER PRODUCTS LIMITED Caribbean Premier Products Limited is a family owned business that specializes in the packaging and distribution of Belize’s finest juice-based non-carbonated beverages. Founded in August 2007, Caribbean Premier’s main objective is the manufacturing of beverages, plastic bottles, purified water and agro-processing. Its aim is to deliver delicious, nutritious and affordable quality products, including non-carbonated beverages, frozen novelties, purified water and natural juices. It’s flagship brand, “Cool Delight”, has arguably become the leading “dollar market” product now demanded by consumers in Belize.
Address: 963 Forest Drive, City of Belmopan, Cayo Contact: Kahlil Salazar Phone: (+501) 822-2200 Email: kahlil.salazar@gmail.com Products: Drinks and Novelties
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CHE’IL MAYAN CHOCOLATE FACTORY Che’il Mayan Chocolate Factory is owned and managed by Julio and Heliadora Saqui, a Mayan couple, working with and sourcing their cacao beans from small farmers. These grains are received from small farmers who are housed in a concrete building where they are processed to become chocolate. Che’il produces chocolate bars, cocoa powder, cocoa tea and Maya Che’il coffee
Address: Mile 15 South Highway (Maya Center), Stann Creek District Contact: Julio Saqui Phone: (+501) 626-4578 or (+501) 637-6521 Email: juliosaqui@gmail.com Products: Chocolate Bars, (dark and milk), Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Tea, Cocoa Butter and Hot Chocolate Mix
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CITRUS PRODUCTS OF BELIZE LTD. Citrus Products of Belize Ltd. is Belize’s first citrus processor that provides concentrated juices, premium non-concentrated juices and citrus byproducts to private label industries at home and abroad. Its operations incorporate the exuberant citrus plantations of Belize with modern processing and packaging facilities. In addition to juice processing for bulk distribution, CPBL also have a state-of-the-art packaging line for its own brand labels of concentrates, single-strength juices, juice blends and bottled spring water by Valley Manufacturing Company Ltd (VMC).
Address: Pomona Village, Stann Creek Contact: Nick Usher Phone: (+501) 522-2055 Email: nusher@citrusproductsbelize.com Products: Citrus Valley Squash, Caribbean Pride Tetra Pack, Caribbean Pride 350 ml & Citro Pulp Export Markets: Caribbean and Central America 25
COUNTRY MEAT PRODUCTS LTD. Country Meat Products Limited is a high standard meat slaughter and production center located in the north of Spanish Lookout, in Cayo District of Belize, dedicated to serving the entire country with the best meat products available in the market. Country Meats ensures absolute excellence in every step of production, from slaughter to carving, to packaging and produces an endless range of the best clean cuts of beef, pork and lamb. Its procedures in food safety and production are inspected and approved by the Agricultural Health Authority of Belize (BAHA). Address: Box 574 Emerald Trail, Spanish Lookout, Cayo, Belize Contact: Rudy Plett Phone: (+501) 823-0420 Fax: (+501) 823-0102 Email: rudy@countrymeatproducts.com Products: Meat and Processed Beef, Pork and Lamb 26
FRUIT PROCESSORS LTD. Established in 1997, Fruit Processors Limited is a privately owned company located in southern Belize in the Stann Creek District. Fruit Processors are the producers of “Glorious Belize” Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. Its company is 100% owned by Belize’s that produces all natural coconut oil by using coconut in the sun through a cold- pressed process.
Address: 7 Miles Southern Highway, P.O. Box 45, Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District Contact: Jacqueline Haylock Phone: (+501) 522-3144 Fax: (+501) 522-3107 Email: jacquelinehaylock@gmail.com Products: Coconut Oil, Coconut Water Export Markets: Jamaica and Barbados
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HOT MAMA’S BELIZE LTD. Hot Mama’s Belize Limited is a registered brand name for a small company in Belize that specializes in the production of hot habanero pepper sauces, tropical fruit jellies and spices for both the national and international markets. In Belize, the Hot Mama’s brand is a household name and its line of products are enjoyed by many Belizeans as a complement to their daily meals. Nestled among the rolling hills in the Cayo District, the company has grown from the vision of Howard and Wilana Oldham being suppliers of hot, gourmet, habanero pepper sauces, and tropical fruit jellies to discerning customers all over the world. They offer private labeling and a variety of packaged sizes to suit your needs (from glass bottles in 3 sizes, to pallet sized plastic tote packs).
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Address: Mile 60 George Price Highway P.O. Box 453, Cayo Contact: Wilana Oldham Phone: (+501) 824-0444 or (+501) 610-1624/615-1648 Fax: (+501) 824-3649 Email: admin@hotmamasbelize.com or accounts@hotmamasbelize.com Products: Habanero Pepper Paste, Habanero Sauces and Tropical Fruit Jellies Export Markets: U.S., Guatemala, Mexico and Barbados
IX’CACAO MAYA BELIZEAN CHOCOLATE Ix’Cacao Maya Belizean Chocolate, established in 1985, has a farm-to-bean process in making chocolate products. It is a small family operation that produces Mayan chocolate products made from organic cocoa pods that is grown and harvested on their farm. Ix’Cacao preserves and promotes Mayan culture and history through its chocolate manufacturing process.
Address: San Felipe, Toledo Contact: Juan Cho Phone: (+501) 742-4050 Email: ixcacaochocolate@gmail.com Products: Chocolate Bars (dark and milk), Cacao Powder, Cacao Nibs, Cacao Beans (roasted) Export Markets: U.S. and Canada 29
MARIE SHARP’S FINE FOODS LTD. Marie Sharp’s Fine Food’s is a family owned company that was established since 1981. The company strives to create all natural products using only the finest ingredients and the most freshly picked vegetables and fruits. Presently, the company exports to over 20 countries around the world and continues to embark on new projects in innovation, consistent quality and superior customer service. Address: 1 Melinda Road, Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek Contact: Jody Williams Phone: (+501) 532-2087 or 610-1233 Fax: (+501) 522-3504 Email: marketingmsff@gmail.com Products: Habanero Pepper Sauces, Specialty Sauces, Fruit Jams, Jellies, Marmalades and Spread, Squash/ Juice Concentrates Export Markets: U.S., Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Japan, Costa Rica, United Kingdom, South Korea, China, Singapore, Norway, Holland, Switzerland, Ireland, India, Malaysia, Lebanon, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Germany, Austria and France 30
NALEDO Naledo, makers of Truly Turmeric, a whole root yellow ginger paste for use in drinks and cooking. Truly Turmeric uses the whole root, no powders, to ensure the natural compounds remain potent and intact. Naledo combines whole turmeric root with cold-pressed coconut oil, fresh lime juice, and sea salt. The company is committed to being a better business by providing delicious products that are healthy, sourced and sustainably produced and that employs young Belizeans to positively impact the communities of the Toledo District.
Address: Punta Gorda Town, Toledo Contact: Umeeda Switlo Phone: (+501) 722-0405 Email: switloumeeda@gmail.com Products: Whole Root Turmeric Paste - regular and with black pepper Export Markets: Canada, Bahamas and U.S. 31
NATURALLY BELIZE COCONUT PRODUCTS Naturally Belize Coconut Products (NBCP) provides a line of natural and organic skin and hair care products. NBCP makes products that helps in reducing protein lost and nurtures the hair, heals damaged tissue of the skin and scalp and supports natural chemical balance of the skin. Naturally Belize Coconut Products aims to provide all-natural quality coconut hair and skin products for the Belizean community at affordable prices.
Address: 20 Jaguar Avenue, City of Belmopan, Cayo Contact: Lorcia Moore Phone: (+501) 604-5302 Email: naturallybelizecoconut@gmail.com Products: Coco-Shea Hair & Body Butter, Coco-Tea Hair & Body Oil, Coco-Mint Hair & Body Oil, Earth Angel Facemask, Earth Angel Face & Body Scrub, Shu Fly Bug Repellant
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NORTHERN GRAINS COOPERATIVE Northern Grains Cooperative is an agricultural cooperative that produces a variety of value-added soy and corn products through sustainable agricultural farming practices. Northern Grains Cooperative prides themselves in offering quality products for the national and international markets.
Address: P.O. Box 25 Blue Creek, Orange Walk, Belize Contact: Peter Dyck Phone: (+501) 671-7161 Email: northerngrainscoop@yahoo.com Products: Soybeans, Corn, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil 33
QUALITY POULTRY PRODUCTS Established since 1975, Quality Poultry Products (QPP) is the leading poultry plant in Belize and the main distributer of turkey products. The company maintains a healthy relationship with more than 130 broiler/shareholder farmers and also operates its own retail/wholesale point of sale in every major city in the country. Quality Poultry continues to make significant improvements to ensure that its products continue to meet and exceed the highest standards of food quality control. With retail stores throughout the country, Quality Poultry is committed to offering high quality bird products to its customers, while operating in a manner that is respectful of the environment. Address: Route 20 East, Spanish Lookout, Cayo Contact: Raymond Barkman Phone: (+501) 823-0113 or 610-4496 Fax: (+501) 823-0248 Email: raymond@qualitypoultryproducts.com Products: Processed Chicken and Turkey Products, Chicken and Turkey Parts. 34
TEXBEL FARMS TexBel Farms is an integrated, processed and farm operated company that produces coconuts and its bi-products of: water, gels, oils, mulch, tropical fruit juices using persian limes, valencia oranges, soursops, pineapples and passion fruit. This company was founded in 2013, owning three farms in Belize (1’214 hectares). TexBel is one of the largest producers of valencia oranges and white marsh grapefruits in Belize who operates under the Global GAP certification for its citrus, a sustainable agriculture and quality label qualifying its products for export. From its farm to its plant, TexBel processes fruit immediately after harvest using the best technologies available, guaranteeing freshness all the way to their consumers’ table. Texbel can also make custom formulas for its clients assuring supply at stable prices. Phone: (+501) 671-2250 Email: lester.cabral@texbelfarms.com or eccleston.irving@texbelfarms.com Products: Coconut Water, Whole Coconuts, Coconut Nuts, Dehusked, Bi-products, Fresh Whole Persian Limes, Lime Juice, Pineapples Juice, Soursop Juice, Passion fruit Juice, Watermelon Juice, Juice Mix, and Pulp. Export Market: U.S. (Texas)
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WESTERN DAIRIES Since 1967, Western Dairies has been committed to supplying exceptional quality products to customers and consumers in a reliable and environmentally sound manner. All of its dairy products start with fresh whole milk that is brought in daily from their farmers. Their products include: milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, ice cream, fruit flavored drinks and purified water. With the headquarters in Spanish Lookout, Western Dairies have trucks to distribute its products to all districts in Belize and branches located in Belize City, San Ignacio and Orange Walk, employing over 220 Belizeans. For Western Dairies, it is a pleasure to serve as they continuously seek to upgrade and enhance with quality assured products.
Address: Center Road Spanish Lookout, Cayo Contact: Armando Estrada/ Frank Freissen Phone: (+501) 823-0112 or 610-0434/622-0774 Fax: (+501) 823-0206 Email: armando@westerndairies.com Products: Milk (fresh, low fat), Butter, Cheese, Cream, Yogurt, Sour Cream, Fresh Cream and Ice Export Market: Grenada 36
RUMS & LIQUEURS
CUELLO’S DISTILLERY LIMITED Cuello’s Distillery, based in Orange Walk Town, and has remained focused on creating quality spirits for several decades. Cuello’s Distillery is a family-owned business with roots that go back 60 years in the country. Since then an array of rum has been added to the product line to meet market demands. The next generation of Cuello’s took over in 2009 and have been pushing the brand’s distribution and visibility ever since. Address: 65 Main Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk Contact: Froila Cuello Osorio Phone: (+501) 322-2183 or (+501) 322-2978 Email: mainoffice@cuellosdistilleryltd.bz Products: Cuello’s Colored Rum, Caribbean Gold Rum, Caribbean White Rum, Caribbean Coconut Rum, Caribbean Trafalgar Gin, Caribbean Green Stripe, Caribbean Imperial Brandy, Caribbean Czar Vodka, Caribbean Anise, Caribbean Strong Rum, and Cuello’s White Rum 38
L&R LIQUORS LIMITED L & R Liquors, LTD. was established by Osvaldo Cuello. In April 16, 1996, the first batch of blended Old Master Spirits produced were Extra Dry Gin, Anise & Peppermint Liqueur, Anisette Liqueur, Silver Rum, Coconut Rum, Gold Rum, and Overproof Rum. Fast forwarding to 2019, new products are added to the array of spirits, offered to the Belizean market. Those include: Hyper Premium Vodka, Extra Mature Rum, Na’ lu’um Cakao and Banana Liqueurs. L & R Liquors Ltd. is Belize’s youngest distillery; even so, it possesses authentic spirit. The distillers take pride in their art and have acquired expertise for three generations. The company encourage responsible consumption of its products. Address: 19 Main Street, Orange Walk Town, Orange Walk Contact: Raul Cuello Phone: (+501) 322-2042 Email: lrliqs@gmail.com Products: Old Master Gold Rum, Old Master Silver Rum, Old Master Coconut Rum, Old Master Extra Mature Rum, Old Master Anise & Peppermint Liqueur, Old Master Anisette Liqueur, Na’lu’um Cakao Liqueur, Na’lu’um Banana Liqueur, Hyper Premium Vodka 39
TRAVELLERS LIQUORS LTD.
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Travellers Liquors Limited is the largest, oldest and most successful Belize drink company since 1953. Travellers constantly upgrades their distillery which assists in enhancing the quality of manufactured spirit. In addition, the use of innovative techniques and new technologies assure the production of the finest rum available today. Travellers Liquors Ltd. offers a diverse range of quality products for both national and international markets. Travellers has won over 9 gold medals for best rum around the world.
Address: Mile 2.5 Phillip Goldson Highway, Belize City, Belize Contact: Magali Gabb Phone: (+501) 223-2855 Fax: (+501) 223-5307 Email: magaligabb@gmail.com Products: 1 Barrel Rum, 3 Barrel Rum, 5 Barrel Rum, Don Omario Vintage Rum, Kuknat Coconut Rum Export Markets: U.S., France, and Jamaica, Netherlands, Canada
LIGHT MANUFACTURING
Light Manufacturing refers to manufacturing activity that is less capital intensive and that uses moderate amounts of partially processed materials to produce, fabricate, assemble, or disassemble items that are mostly geared for end users. While still a relatively small sector in Belize and has historically focus on supplying the local market, there has been a gradual expansion of the basket of goods produced by light manufacturers; this basket has expanded to include manufactured goods such as: textiles and apparel, wood products, paper and printing products, chemicals and plastics and non-metallic mineral product.
CARIBBEAN PAPER COMPANY
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Caribbean Paper Company commenced in 1997 but not in its own facilities facility. This was until 2011 converting tissue paper, toilet paper, napkins and paper towels. In 2014, Caribbean Paper began using its own raw materials to manufacture its papers using recycled paper and virgin pulp instead of importing raw materials. Its papers are traded in national and international markets under various brands. Caribbean Paper prides itself in quality products and proper hygiene.
Address: Mile 13 George Price Highway, Belize Contact: Edgar Alvarez Phone: (+501) 615-2995 Email: commercialcaribbeanpaper@gmail.com Products: Toilet Tissue, Paper Napkins, Kitchen Paper Towels, Brown Paper Hand Towels, White Paper Hand Towels, for House Hold and Institutional Export Markets: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Dominica, Guatemala, Suriname
CHEMICAL SPECIALITIES OF BELIZE Chemical Specialities of Belize is a family-oriented company that manufactures Belizean formulated products and conducts wholesale distribution of imported products. Chemical Specialities uses only natural, herbal raw materials in the manufacturing process of its products.
Address: 521 Buttonwood Bay Boulevard, Belize City, Belize Contact: Eugene Lizama Phone: (+501) 223-5659/3635 Fax: (+501) 223-1035 Email: citruschem@btl.net Products: Citrus Power, Mayan Secret Vapor Gel, Aromatherapy Oil, Maya Secret Healing Oil, Mayan Secret Cough Syrup 43
GREEN CARE PRODUCTS LIMITED Green Care Products Limited is a Belizean-owned company dedicated to providing sustainable and technologically innovative “Green Products� and services to hotels, restaurants, industrial sectors and homes in Belize. GCPL has as its vision to provide all homes in Belize, the Caribbean and Central America with cleaning products that respect the environment in the guaranteed premise of the functionality and quality of the products. Address: #1 Sibun Street, City of Belmopan, Cayo Contact: William Usher Phone: (+501) 822-3518 or (+501) 662-3518 Fax: (+501) 822-3518 Email: william@greencleanbelize.com Products: Green Clean Brand (multipurpose cleaner, disinfectant and deodorizer, septic cleaner) and Kleena Brand (floor, bathroom, kitchen, glass and tile cleaners). Export Markets: Caribbean Community (CARICOM) 44
FEMAGRA INDUSTRIES Femagra initiated operations in May of 1986 as a manufacturer of household chemical products in Belize. Currently, the company manufactures bleaches and disinfectants for the retail / household market and industrial sectors. Over the years, the product base has been expanding and now includes distilled white vinegar. With great demand for its products, Femagra does not only sell nationally, but exports to Jamaica as well.
Address: 1/2 Mile Hummingbird Highway, City of Belmopan, Cayo Contact: Liliana Molina Phone: (+501) 822-0409 Email: femagra@btl.net Products: Vinegar, Liquid Chlorine Bleach, MultiPurpose Cleaner and other industrial chemicals Export Markets: Jamaica 45
POLYSTRUCTURE
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Polystructure and Architectural Works Ltd. manufactures expanded polystyrene products for the construction industry. The company specializes in the fabrication of flooring and roofing systems with filler blocks and polystructure panels. Building aesthetics include window trims, moldings, columns, and brackets. Polystructure also carries thermal and acoustical rigid insulation sheets and with over 10 years of experience, the company has supplied small, medium and large construction projects and dealt with all major architects and engineers of the country of Belize. Polystructure aims to ensure that its products always satisfy the quality and price needs of its customers.
Address: 5 ½ George Price Highway, Belize Contact: Tessa Matus Phone: (+501) 222-4239 or (+501) 615-4806 Email: polystructure@gmail.com Products: Expanded Polystyrene Insulation Sheets
FORESTRY
HUMMINGBIRD FURNISHINGS Hummingbird Furnishings was established in 1987 and is Belizean owned. The company incorporates kiln, dried and treated mahogany into its frames with each piece being intricately hand woven with the finest materials and craftsmanship available. Hummingbird Furnishings prides itself on its unique blend of wicker, rattan, wood, bamboo and resin products made for domestic and commercial use. Hummingbird Furnishings continually strive to not only create beautiful works of art, but furniture that will last a lifetime. 48
Address: 54 Hummingbird Highway P.O. Box 268, City of Belmopan, Cayo Contact: Sahia Arnold Phone: (+501) 822-3164 Fax: (+501) 822-3993 Email: info@hummingbirdfurnishings.com Products: Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo, Wood, Upholstery and Resin Furniture for commercial and residential use
BULL RIDGE COMPANY LTD Bull Ridge Ltd. is one of Belize’s top exporter of sawn lumber. The primary exportable species include Mahogany and Cedar. 70% of total milled is exportable material, while the remaining 30%, including Mahogany and Cedar paneling, flooring, siding and moldings, are sold locally to maintain a healthy supply of hardwoods for Belizean manufacturers. In 2006, Bull Ridge Ltd. obtained exclusive timber rights to all forestry production within the Chiquibul Forest Reserve. Logging operations are conducted sustainably in compliance with a multi-year Sustainable Forest Management Plan and consecutive Annual Plans of Operation.
Address: Mile 61, George Price Highway, Georgeville Village, Cayo Contact: Rajiv Pacheco Phone: (+501) 824 -3255/2608 or (+501) 672-1023 Email: admin@bullridgebelize.com Products: Mahogany, Cedar & other hardwoods Export Markets: U.S., Caribbean 49
MEDINA’S FURNITURE COMPANY LTD. Medina’s Furniture is found nestled among the foothills of the Great Maya Mountain Range, in the Cayo District of Belize, Central America. The lush jungles of these mountains provide thousands of breeds of orchids, bromeliads, birds and other tropical wildlife finding refuge among rich and exotic woods. By the process of select cutting, theses exotic hardwood, mahogany, and cedars are made available to Medina’s, while at the same time never upsetting the balance of the rainforest. Medina’s Furniture is recognized for its attention to detail and quality finishes. 50
Address: #3 16 Street, San Ignacio, Cayo Contact: Johnny Medina Phone: (+501) 615-9161 Email: sales@medinasfurniture.net Products: Doors, Hardwood ceilings, Hardwood floorings, Kitchen cabinets and Granite Tops, Dining Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Bathroom Furniture, Office Furniture, Patio Furniture and Stair Cases. Export Market: U.S.
FISHERIES & MARINE
While there has been millions of dollars invested in Belize’s Fisheries and Marine industry and many infrastructural and other start- up hurdles crossed, the industry is still bedeviled by the reality of competing on a fierce global landscape. Despite these concerns however, entrepreneurs both local and foreign keep embracing the challenges; for example, the shrimp industry in Belize is in existence for over 39 years. There are a number of farmed species planted in Belize and these include but not limited to: pacific white shrimp, nile tilapia, cobia, spiny lobster and queen conch. However, investment opportunities lie in the farming of sea weed, sea cucumber, finfish, florida stone crab and their value-added products.
CARIBBEAN SHRIMP LTD.
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Caribbean Shrimp Ltd produces and processes premium quality and organically-raised white shrimp on their 260-acre farm in Ladyville, Belize. Located just minutes from the international airport and 30 minutes from the ocean port, their fresh and frozen shrimp can easily be shipped all around the world. Products are available in packages of 5lb boxes (10 individual boxes) in 50lb cases and 1lb retail bags (25 individual bags) in 25 lb cases. Visit their website to learn more www.caribbeanshrimp.net.
Address: 1 Marage Plaza, Ladyville, Belize District Contact: Charles McIntosh or Heather McIntosh Phone: (+501) 225-3360 or (+501) 614-3360 Email: cmcintosh@btl.net or heather.mcintosh@caribbeanshrimp.net Product: Whole White Shrimp
FEIN CATCH LTD. Fein Catch Ltd. is Belize’s premier Tilapia Farm where its products are grown, harvested and processed for export. Fein Catch takes great pride in their operation. The entire management of the facility, combined with the expansions and renovations allow them to produce some of the finest restaurant quality whole fish, or fish fillets, anywhere.
Address: 3 Eyre Street, Belize City, Belize Contact: Mr. Troy Gabb Phone: (+501) 223-2767 Email: troy.gabb@yahoo.com Products: Premier Farmed Tilapia (whole fish and fillets) Export Markets: Guatemala and Mexico 53
NORTHERN FISHERMEN COOPERATIVE LIMITED
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Northern Fishermen Cooperative Society Ltd. was established 59 years ago in 1960. Thirty-six (36) fishermen from Caye Caulker came together and founded the first fishing cooperative in Belize, under the supervision of the then Cooperatives Registrar, Henry C. Usher. The Cooperative was a pioneer in deep-sea fishing, shrimp trawling and whole fish production, particularly demersals such as: grouper and snapper, stone crabs, live lobsters and almost any marine product that the fishermen could harvest for which there were commercial possibilities. Its greatest assets though are its members whom over the years has been given the means by their own organization, the Cooperative, towards sustainable production which has improved and increased their personal assets, ultimately being beneficial to and for the Cooperative.
Address: 49 North Front Street, PO Box 647, Belize City, Belize Contact: Robert Usher Phone: (+501) 224-4488 Fax: (+501) 223-0978 Email: norficoop@btl.net Products: Lobsters, Shell Meat, Wild Caught Pink Shrimp, Stone Crab Claws, Snappers, Fish Fillet Export Markets: U.S., Hong Kong and Mexico
ROYAL MAYAN SHRIMP LIMITED Royal Mayan Shrimp Limited, also known as Royal Mayan Shrimp Farms is a 400-acre shrimp farm that produces high quality shrimp products, destined for markets around the world. Its farm has been in operation for 20 years, assuring commitment to its valued customers/consumers to continuously provide satisfaction to them as they are valued treasures. Quality is of extreme importance to Royal Mayan Shrimp Limited and therefore, its team diligently works with customers to ensure that throughout the chain of custody, their high quality standards are preserved. Royal Mayan focuses on delivering a quality product from pond-to-plate.
Address: Big Creek, Savannah area Independence Village, Stann Creek District, Belize Phone: (+501) 533-3066 Contact: Alvin Henderson Email: alvin@royalmayanshrimp.com Product: Shrimp Export Markets: Guatemala, Mexico, Trinidad, Jamaica, U.S., Spain and France 55
4 HANDS SHRIMP FARM LIMITED 4 Hands Shrimp Farm Ltd. is a shrimp farm located in the Monkey River Area of the Toledo District in Belize. 4 Hands produces Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenueus Vannamei) in sizes ranging from 8grams-18grams, depending on customer request. 4 Hands prides itself in producing antibiotic free, clean testing shrimps.
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Address: 100 Sunrise Avenue, Independence Village, Stann Creek Contact: Wilbert Ramclam Phone: (+501) 580-1004 or 610-1943 Email: 4hands.shrimp@gmail.com or wramclam@hotmail.com Product: Shrimp Export Markets: Mexico, Jamaica
ENERGY
Access to affordable and reliable energy sources is critical to Belize’s national development. With the escalating volatility in global oil prices, sustained national development in Belize is contingent on improving our energy independence through the generation and production of domestic and renewable energy such as: biomass, hydro, solar and wind and energy. There are also excellent investment opportunities for efficiency interventions particularly in areas of lighting, cooling, equipment and appliances in the residential and commercial building sectors in Belize.
BELIZE NATURAL ENERGY (BNE) Belize’s premier energy company, Belize Natural Energy (BNE) has led the way in responsible exploration, production and marketing of oil and gas in Belize for the past 19 years. BNE is a fully integrated energy company with its operations spanning from geology and drilling, to LPG blending and oil crude sales. At BNE they understand that each employee is a steward of Belize’s cleanliness, as well as its corporate culture and policies establish responsible practices to safeguard the environment of Belize. 58
Address: Mile 3 Spanish Lookout Road, Cayo Contact: Anigie Ramirez Phone: (+501) 823-0354 Fax: (+501) 823-0415 Email: aramirez@bne.bz or info@bne.bz Products: Belize Centrifuged Light Crude: AP at 60°F of 41 - Specific Gravity at 60°F of 0.81 - Sulfur 0.9% - BS&W after Centrifuge <=0.05%; Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
EDITORIAL TEAM
Shahera Mckoy, Editor in Chief Nicole Zetina, Editorial Staff Amed Figueroa, Editorial Staff Diana Hernandez, Editorial Staff
CREATIVE TEAM
Rebeca Guerrero, Marketing & PR Officer
RESEARCH TEAM
Nicole Zetina, Export Business Advisor Amed Figueroa, Export Business Advisor Diana Hernandez, Export Business Advisor Renee Guerra, EXPORTBelize Intern
SPECIAL THANKS Shauna Arnold, Brand Coordinator, Bowen & Bowen Laura Raymond, Amarabiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seasonings The title is a registered trademark of BELTRAIDE. No part of this catalogue may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of the publisher. This Catalogue is a directory listening of local companies within Belize and the products they offer. It does not serve to certify any companies listed. Any inquiring party is recommended to contact EXPORTBelize or the companies directly.
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