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welcome A New Day Starts With the Dawn. We have been blessed with a new day in a New Year. We must commit to make them the best ever. We have been given a new beginning. Let it start with dreams of what we wish for ourselves and our family; dreams for our friends and associates; dreams for our job in which we live and move and have our being; then through them all, dreams for the wider community. Dreams will be transformed into reality if they are propelled by our wish and capacity to see them acted on in a workable time frame. Dreams written down in a time frame are thereby transformed into goals. Work on our goals through specific steps and they will become ‘dreams come true’. CBG has been dreaming big dreams. Such dreams are being transitioned into reality. Each and everyone needs to be part of the propelling force that will ensure that our thinking, coupled with positive and appropriate acting, will put us up front amongst the biggest and the best. We each have been assigned jobs in the overall scheme of things and we must do them in sync so the engines of growth can work efficiently and effectively. Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. Over the years I saw CBG striving to do what was necessary. I saw them transform into what was possible. This year they are transitioning to what many thought was impossible. It’s a transition propelled by the power of positive thinking. The fact that it has never been done before does not mean it can’t be done. Who would have thought that one day we would have had the most modern poultry processing plant, backed by a grow out facility second to none? Who would have thought that we would have become the biggest pork producing facility in the Caribbean? Who would have thought that we would have morphed into the biggest commercial egg producer in Jamaica? Who would have thought that we would have diversified into agricultural exploits to become one of the biggest Sea Island cotton producers; arguably amongst the biggest distributers of onions, Scotch Bonnet peppers and other agricultural produce whilst contemplating other things? It all started with a dream. As the songs says, “Happy, happy talk, 1
talk about the things you would like to do; you’ve got to have a dream, if you don’t have a dream, how are you to have a dream come true?” So here we are. It’s not where you are coming from but it is where you are going that is ultimately important. Don’t be sorry for your past. Be hopeful for your future May your dreams come true and success be with you in all you do. Welcome in the New Year by counting your blessings and being thankful for all you have. Wishing you happiness and many more blessings for the year ahead. May the coming year find smiles and happiness and everything kind. Dr. Keith Amiel Head Corporate Affairs
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Pop-Up in Black River What was originally slated to be PAN 2019 Regional 2 in St. Elizabeth was cancelled due to torrential rainfall that September. We were all disappointed and decided we had to go back. For the past 3 years St. Elizabeth has welcomed us to host our PAN Regional staging’s, showing us lots of love and support in numbers. So it was only right that after the cancellation, that we go back to show our appreciation for their understanding. We fulfilled our promise to the people of Black River with our PAN Pop-Up on Saturday, December 7, at Independence Park, St. Elizabeth. Gates opened at 12pm and patrons came out for a family fun-filled day, a belly full of laughter and great entertainment. Entry was free and approximately 1600 patrons shared the day with us. Despite the rain running folks under the shed, the fun went on as Emcee Dufton “Duffy” Shepard hosted various activities so that many patrons could walk away with prizes courtesy of CB Chicken. As the sun came back out, the grills were re-lit and everyone enjoyed delicious PAN chicken and Bad Dawg Sausages. Wild Rides had 4 rides along with face-painting for the kids. To top off the day’s event, there were performances by Artistes Munga, Kukudoo, and St. Elizabeth native Jay Smith. Needless to say it was great way to kick off the Christmas Season. 2
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T’was a sweet, sweet ham season And just like that, the festive season has come and gone. Families and friends indulged in their favourite dish of the holidays - ham! Holidays and ham go hand-in-hand for most consumers. And for five weeks leading up to Christmas Day, our promotion teams were in stores island-wide promoting our line of smoked leg and picnic hams. It’s safe to say that customers enjoyed the ham samples prepared by Patsy Lyn Caterers and Kevin Smith and often expressed that the flavour and texture of our ham were better than that of the competitors. Now that it’s January, remember that ham is not just for the Christmas season. Our chub hams are super convenient for quick sandwiches and easy pastas!
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A Year of Nutramix Supporting Youth In Agriculture In 2019, Nutramix acknowledged our Youth In Agriculture. We began that year engaging twelve remarkable youngsters in the agricultural field, to help us educate and empower our country’s future farmers. Their stories of successes and defeats could be heard on the radio, through TV interviews and read in the press. Soon after, Jamaicans of all ages were inspired by these youngsters who bypassed conventional careers paths. In an effort to continue this momentum, Nutramix partnered with The Jamaica Observer to provide a platform for other Youth In Agriculture to share their stories. As a believer of the initiative, The Jamaica Observer agreed to publish the stories each week until the end of 2019. So, the Nutramix team searched every corner of our island to unearth outstanding young other professionals who have planted their feet in the industry. Given the diversity of the agricultural industry, of course, not all 6
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the youngsters were farmers. Some pursed careers in honey production, financial consultation, agri-engineering, value-added production and agri-tourism. By the end of 2019, we gave 34 Youth In Agriculture the opportunity to share their stories. Every Sunday, their faces were on the cover of the career section and their stories amongst major local and international stories. Along with the radio play, they received mentorship opportunities to help grow their businesses. We associate the success of this YIA initiative to their willingness to inspire, educate and empower their fellow generation. Visit @farmnutramix to revisit the stories of our 2019 Nutramix YIA ambassadors. 7
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Friday, December 20th was the day to celebrate the hard working members of the Hill Run & White Hall Team, and what better place to do so than under the stars at Unique Occasions in Marlie Mount Old Harbour. The night was filled with wholesome music from the local resident disc jockey that saw us grooving to the sound of some authentic reggae music, while sipping on our favorite drinks. The most captivating aspect of the night was the food… “IT WAS DELICIOUS”… hats off to the management of that venue. 2019 was a great year for us as a department and we really appreciated the management for such recognition. This was a fine way to end the year. We look forward to working with all members of the team in 2020. As I leave you all with some words that I find can motivate us in the new year from the book As a Man Thinketh by James Allen: “So you will be what you will to be; let failure find its false content in that poor word environment but spirit scorns it and is free”. 9
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Christmas Lyme Who said the fun would stop? Not the vybez location!!! There was no better way for us to pull down the shutters on a wonderful 2019 than with a Christmas Lyme with a karaoke vibes. On Saturday, December 14, 2019 the garage was transformed to create an atmosphere of a party; the red carpet was rolled out and the photo booth popped up to create wonderful memories. Food was flowing, after all, what would a Christmas party be without Caribbean Passion ham, Christmas cake and sorrel? There was excitement and fun caaan’t dun with our vibrant MC. We were thoroughly entertained by the likes of Shellodine and our very famous DJ grimy (aka mosquito). 2019 was truly a remarkable year and we look forward for a God filled, God bless 2020.
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Mingle & Jingle – A Day & Night Affair It was 2 weeks before Christmas and everyone at the CB Group Office was in the festive spirit. On Friday December 13th, our Group Office hosted “Mingle & Jingle”. It began with a delicious buffet lunch catered by our own Ms Jennifer Esty. Everyone raved about the sumptuous spread which included curried goat, jerk pork, gungo rice & peas, home-style
mac n’ cheese and ham of course, complete with fruitcake and sorrel.
with the final prize being found at the door of Marketing.
The fun had only begun, as a Scavenger Hunt commenced. Imagine seeing people in a frenzy dashing from department to department, trying to figure out the head-scratching clues one after the other. After much running and laughter Demario Brown emerged as the victor,
Of course, the best was saved for last: The Sky Deck Experience. After an intercom announcement from CB Group Entertainment, everyone headed to Sky Dweller Ultra Lounge for an epic evening of food, dancing and vibes.
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The Good, Bad & Ugly with The time has come for another check in with your performance goals. What better time than the new year?! As with any feedback process, the news you receive may not all be positive. So, what do you do if you get a low score in your 360 review? You are MORE than a SCORE For starters, understand that a low score does NOT define you. Rather, it is an indication of ways you can personally feel more fulfilled while at work, and help others at the same time. Once you accept that you are not a BAD PERSON, the real work can begin. Is it TRENDING? Next, ask yourself if there are any comments or feedback that you have heard before, whether in a previous review, or even from someone else outside of a work setting? Pay attention to those areas first and ask yourself if you may be contributing to that impression. Don’t Witch Hunt! It’s easy to want to know who said what. Resist this temptation. Reviews are anonymous so that each of us can have an honest way of expressing. Don’t compromise that by trying to hunt down who has a less than positive view of your performance. Commit to Change Don’t try to overhaul every negative comment. It is unlikely you will be able to reinvent yourself as a brand new person in 6 months. Rather, reflect on the feedback and ask yourself: what’s the smallest thing I can do that will make the biggest difference in this area? Once you’ve got it, commit to it. Celebrate the Strengths! You got positive feedback on SOMETHING. I know you did! Feel good about that and seek more avenues you can shine in that sweet spot. 14
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Not only is taking time off good for your mental and physical health, but it can also make you a better employee and help your career. 1. Vacations are good for your personal health Vacations make for great stress relievers. Even stress-related physical complaints like headaches and backaches can vanish for as much as five weeks after taking a vacation, according to a study from the University of Vienna. Multiple studies have also found that workers who take vacations are less at risk of heart disease. 2. Not working will make you a better worker Want to do better at work? An internal Ernst & Young study found that for each additional 10 hours of vacation time employees took, their year-end performance ratings improved by 8%. 3. Traveling can help your career Want a raise or promotion at work? Get out of town! Mega-travelers have been shown to be significantly happier than “homebodies,” or those who use little to none of their time traveling. According to the report, mega-travelers also have a greater likelihood of receiving a promotion, raise, bonus, or a combination of the three than those who simply stay at home. 4. Take off and stay off Remind your boss, colleagues, and clients of your planned absence, and brief whoever will be taking over your responsibilities while you’re away. That’s the easy part. The hard part is actually sticking to that plan and not giving in to the temptation of checking emails or voicemails. 5. Forget the “workcation” Project Time Off’s study found that 52% of workers opt against taking time off because they believe no one else can do the job. Others have reputations as “work martyrs,” and fear that their absence will create too much of a burden for their co-workers. 17
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Road Safety for 2020 and Beyond By Christmas Day of 2019, over 425 road fatalities have been recorded in Jamaica. Of the 425 deaths from 388 fatal crashes, the Road Safety Unit said motorcyclists, pedestrians, passengers in private motor vehicles, and drivers of private motor vehicles account for 83 per cent of road users killed to date. Males tallied 367 and 58 were females. Did you know? 훮훮 Road crashes can result in loss of three or four per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) from the economic cost associated with medical bills, loss of mobility and ability to work, and death. 훮훮 Distracted driving is estimated to be a factor in 25% to 50% of all traffic crashes.
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Helpful Tips for Road Safety Motorists: 1. Use seatbelts when driving and helmets when riding motorcycles and bicycles. Use appropriate restraints for children and toddlers, according to regulations. 2. Do not operate motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or while sleep deprived. 3. Avoid distractions: āā Do not use cellular phones while driving āā Do not eat while driving, as this can diminish one’s ability to maintain effective control of a motor vehicle. āā Do not play loud music; excessively loud music decreases motorists’ ability to concentrate on the road and hear essential warning sounds. āā Do not engage in distracting conversations while operating a motor vehicle. 4. Drive within the speed limit at all times. 5. Unless it is necessary, do not suddenly slow down or stop while driving on a highway. 6. Overtake only when it is safe to do so. 7. Look out for pedestrians, particularly children and the elderly. Pedestrians: 1. Use sidewalks. If none is available, walk on the shoulder of the road, facing the traffic. 2. Avoid distractions: āā Do not use cellular phones while walking where there is vehicular traffic. āā Do not use noise cancelling ear/head phones or play music excessively loudly while walking on the roads. These may decrease your ability to hear necessary warning sounds. 3. Cross the road only at designated points (intersections, overpasses, pedestrian crossings) 4. Increase your visibility by wearing brightly coloured clothes when out at nights. 5. Never run across roads. 6. Never play near or on roadways. 19
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Food: Too Good to Waste Reducing wasted food has social, environmental and economic benefits.
Take the EPA Challenge Keep Good Food from Going to Waste This challenge is designed to help you figure out how much food is really going to waste in your home and what you can do to waste less.
āā Wasted food is a social problem: In 2015 a world survey conducted by UNICEEF indicated that Central America (including Jamaica) had a high prevalence of food insecurity in households: Food Insecurity Moderate 49% and Food Insecurity - Severe 20%.
What you need: 1. a pen/pencil
āā Wasted food is an environmental problem: Food is one of the largest streams of materials in Western trash. Once wasted food reaches landfills, it produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
2. paper or printed worksheets 3. small garbage bags 4. a small scale (optional)
āā Wasted food is an economic issue: In 2019 the Food and Agriculture Organization reports that more than one-third of all food is wasted. At the retail and consumer levels food loss and waste totals billions of dollars.
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Weeks 1 &2: Measure how much food your family wastes in a week and record the volume and/or weight.
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Smart Storage: Store produce so it stays fresh longer. Leave refrigerated produce unwashed in its original packaging or wrapped loosely in a plastic bag. For a full Fruit & Vegetable Storage Guide, visit: https://www. seattle.gov/util/cs/groups/public/@ spu/@conservation/documents/ webcontent/1_037049.pdf Smart Prep: By preparing perishable foods as soon as possible, preferably post shopping, you’ll make it easier to serve snacks and meals later in the week, saving time, effort and money. Smart Saving: Eat What You Buy. This involves being mindful of leftovers and old ingredients that need using up. The “EatFirst” prompt can be used to designate an area in your refrigerator for leftovers and food that won’t keep long. Week 6: Measure and record your final weekly food waste amount. See how much food (and money) you saved compared to weeks one and two.
Weeks 3 -5: Try out one or more of the smart strategies below while continuing to measure how much goes to waste each week. Keep notes on what works to reduce food waste and what doesn’t. Smart Shopping: Make a shopping list based on how many meals you expect to eat at home before your next shopping trip. By buying no more than what you expect to use, you will be more likely to use it up and keep it fresh. 21
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Copperwood One Pan Pork Dish
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1 Copperwood Pork fresh pork stew tray pack
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3 Irish potatoes, diced 3 cup green beans 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 tsp Olive oil Salt and Black pepper 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, mix together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, chili powder, and pepper. Brush the pork stew with the marinade on both sides, reserving about a quarter of the marinade. 4. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and push the potatoes to one side. Place the pork and beans on the baking sheet. Season the green beans with salt and pepper. 5.
Return to oven and cook for 10 minutes. Open the oven and spoon the remaining marinade on top of the pork. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes. If desired, turn the oven up to broil the last 2-3 minutes to caramelize the top.
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CB Chicken & Caribbean Passion Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts
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4 CB Chicken breasts
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8–12 slices Caribbean Passion streaky bacon
2. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425˚F.
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
3. In a small mixing bowl combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
½ tsp sweet or smoked paprika
4. Rub each chicken breast with prepared seasoning mix.
½ tsp garlic powder
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¼ tsp onion powder For the Maple Glaze Syrup ¼ cup sugar free low carb maple syrup 2 tsp dijon mustard Fresh cracked pepper, for topping, optional Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish, optional
Wrap each chicken breast with bacon slices and transfer to prepared baking dish, seam-side down.
6. In a small mixing bowl whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard; whisk until well combined. 7. Brush each chicken breast with maple syrup glaze. 8. Crack fresh ground pepper over each chicken breast. 9. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes at 425˚F, or until done, and brush/ baste with the juices couple of times during baking. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165˚F. 10. If the bacon is not fully caramelized after cooking, place the baking dish under the broiler for 2 minutes to finish it off. 11. Remove from oven and let stand 5 to 8 minutes. 12. Spoon juices over chicken and garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
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Richard Graham Security and Compliance Coordinator Security and Compliance Shared Services Newport Mills
Audrie McNab Commercial Breeding Manager – Sows Live Production CB Foods Newport Genetics
Sasha Lewis People and Culture Services Manager People and Culture Shared Services Group Office
Gabrielle Rowe Business and Technology Specialist – Network Business and Technology Shared Services Newport Mills
Jhanel Spence Front Desk Administrator People and Culture Shared Services Group Office
Kemone Blake Accounts Payable Clarke Finance and Accounting Shared Services Group Office
Oliver Smith Technical Sales Representative Sales Livestock and Animal Feeds Newport Mills
Kenrick Hunt Assistant Accountant Finance and Accounting Shared Services Newport Mills
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