Chat Bout - The CB Group eZine - October 2017

October 2017 – #47

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PAN fires up in rainy Portland

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Team ‘Red Hills’ is the Nutramix Double Six Champion

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Netherland’s Nuscience visits Jamaican Farmers

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welcome

pan in portland

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#jfdf2017 official media launch

bad dawg sausages gets 2 more locations team ‘red hills’ is the nutramix double six champion

register now for uwi5k

high school scholarship award ceremony

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Welcom

As we go through life, it will teach us lessons we will never learn in the classroom. The emotions we have to learn to control, the pains we have to deal with and the joys we have to share are but a few. Life is all about the experiences we share and the number of persons we can impact in a positive way.

This issue of the ChatBout will inform you of the many and varied activities the group is involved with and will help to shape our opinion on the contributions we continue to make to our employees and the country as a whole.

By the time you read this, we would have already completed a number of events leading up to what can now be best described as “CB Week”.

This is when we normally have our CB Group UWI 5k fun run, Jamaica Food and Drink Festival and the now famous PAN Finals.

Before we get there however, the Regionals for PAN would have been completed, the Nutramix Double Six Championship would have been completed, and our managers’ retreat, which is expected to be a blast this year, would have been behind us too. The final touches for our 3rd staging of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival and the PAN Finals will be taking place, and we will be looking forward to what promises to be another great series of events.

As we plan and execute these events, we want to make sure that we all play our part in ensuring that the CB Group is showcased in a positive way. However, at the end of the day it’s not about how much profits or sales the company made, it will be about the number of lives we touch by way of scholarships, giving persons a chance to become entrepreneurs and our contributions to Jamaica.

As the saying goes, the longest journey starts with the first step.

We are planting the seeds for a brighter tomorrow and we can all feel proud to be a part of this great company.

God Bless

G Channer

welcome

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firesup in rainy Portland

Waterboots were the order of the day, evening and night! Though rain was a new staple on the PAN menu in Portland, the home of jerk, our PAN men and women were determined to let their PAN chicken take the spotlight. 35 men and women from Kingston and St Andrew, St Mary, St Ann, Trelawny, St Catherine, St Thomas, and Portland trudged to Folly Oval in Port Antonio, home of last year’s Regional 2 for the 2nd staging of #PAN2017.

Patrons took the stage for dance competitions, sponsor trivia and lots of giveaways while others cheered with their umbrellas. By evening, artistes Jamiel, Jermaine Edwards and Agent Sasco got the crowd hyped, performing their hits.

With no surprise it was Sasco, aka Assassin, who brought a renewed energy, reaffirming his place in dancehall as one of the best stage performers.

By the end of the night, our PAN competitors took the spotlight where comedian and emcee Dufton Sheperd announced the winners and runners-up who each received cash and other prizes courtesy of our PAN partners.

A big congrats to them all for securing their spot in the Grand Final!

around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken

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Kingston & St Andrew 1st

Jamie Martin

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Shermaine Nelson

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St Ann 1st

Juney Raffingston

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Eric Beaver

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St Mary 1st

Lance Fairweather

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Kareen Johnson

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Trelawny 1st

Jason Franklyn

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Donald Williams

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St Catherine 1st

Janice Scarlette

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Meisha Wright

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Portland 1st

Carole Maxwell

2nd

Oneil Skeen

St Thomas 1st

Tatrice Palliston

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2nd Kerisa Wright

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Grand Final: Sunday October 29 Half Way Tree Transport Centre Bring your family and friends and come support!

To our PAN volunteers,

BIG UP!

You are all troopers and the event would not be a success without you!

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around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken

General Foods L iguanea is the

#knowyourpork

CHALLENGE

Winner!

Results are in!! standing

store

score

1st

General Foods Liguanea

71% over target

2nd

Sovereign Supermarket

37% over target

3rd

Progressive Ocho Rios

19% over target

4th

Progressive Portmore Pines

15% over target

Congratulations to our #KYP stores and the hardworking merchandisers, butchers, sales teams and all others involved!

Each member of the General Foods Liguanea team will receive a 42� Smart TV. AND they will get their very own ROAD HOG PARTY!

Congratulations also to Sovereign Supermarket for Most Improved Sales and Progressive Portmore Pines for Best Pork Display Both stores will receive trophies, plaques and tickets to both Pork Palooza and PAN finals!

around the brand in 30 days — copperwood

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Official Media Launch

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around the brand in 30 days — jfdf

CB family, friends, foodies… it’s that time of year!

We are proud to announce our 3rd annual staging of Jamaica Food & Drink Festival. For the first time, an official media launch was held on September 12th at Victoria Pier, smack in the heart of Downtown, right on the waterfront with the sunset as the beautiful backdrop.

CBG’s Alicia Bogues, JTB’s Chairman John Lynch and Mayor of Kingston Delroy Williams all took centre-stage to share their anticipation of what has become the Caribbean’s #1 food festival and to reaffirm their commitment to making Kingston a truly global culinary destination.

Sponors, chefs, partners and media tuned in and indulged in the night’s gastronomy concocted by Gairy Bowes, as well as Ashebre’s Oji Jaja and Kayter’s Alexa Von Strolley.

Follow #JFDF2017 to check out this year’s exciting lineup!   @jafoodanddrink around the brand in 30 days — jfdf

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Gets

more ons! locati Now at

St Jago Shopping Centre Spanish Town Coming soon

Portmore Pines 8

around the brand in 30 days — bad dawg

Latest issue now available Volume 2, Issue 2 is now on

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Read up on some of the exciting things happening on Jamaica’s food scene while supporting Jamaican chefs, business owners and industries!   @ i n d u l g e t he m a g

around the brand in 30 days — bad dawg

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Nutramix Experts Undergo Training in Beef Cattle This summer, Newport Mills’ livestock experts Patrick Craig and Andre Williams headed to Manhattan, Kansas to undergo a 2-day workshop training on applied reproductive strategies in beef cattle.

Topics mainly covered artificial insemination, nutrition, genetics and pregnancy synchronisation.

The team also visited beef and dairy farms with the main aim to get as much information as possible on Total Mixed Ration (TMR)—which refers to how dairy animals are fed, as they are not sent to pasture to eat grass as is done here in Jamaica.

There were practical sessions on reproductive tract scoring, ultrasound examinations, synchronisation planning and semen collection, quality and handling.

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around the brand in 30 days — nutramix

Netherland’s Nuscience visits Jamaican Farmers

Organized by Drink Real Milk (DRM) partner Nutramix, two animal nutritionists from the Nuscience Group in the Netherlands, Sylva Van Doremaele and Teus Van Os recently paid some of our local Nutramix farmers a long promised visit.

The Nuscience team extended valuable advice and recommendations in the rearing and care of the animals, as well as about the improvement of their facilities and farming

practices. Overall, the team was very impressed with the animals and conditions at several of the locations they audited.

The Nuscience Group is a key partner for feed manufacturers worldwide and a global player in animal feed, nutritional concepts and feed additives in the animal nutrition industry.

around the brand in 30 days — nutramix

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Team ‘Red Hills’ is the Nutramix Double Six Champion With the final Regional taking place in Montego Bay, Isaiah Brown and Desmond Bucknor of the Winning Team ‘Classic’, and the Runners Up - Samuel Grant and Dexton Daley of Team ‘Strike Force’ locked in their positions for the Finals.

On September 16th, Regional Winners and Runners Up gathered at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios for the big showdown. The afternoon began with an open tournament, and winning team ‘Red Hills’ landed a spot in the Finals as 2 Regional Teams were no-shows.

Emcee Duffy hosted the tournament for its last staging of 2017, and a much-excited crowd drew closer.

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around the brand in 30 days — nutramix

In the end, it was brothers, and chicken and crop farmers Cleveland Beech and Phillip Beech of Team ‘Red Hills’ who walked away with the Grand Champion title and cash prize of $250,000 plus give a ways in feed and baby chicks!

Congrats also to the Runners Up who fought a hard fight - ‘Strike Force’s’ Samuel Grant and Dexton Daley who also left with cash and giveaways.

A BIG thank you to all the volunteers for 2017!

See you next year! around the brand in 30 days — nutramix

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October – November Appointments

BIRTHDAYS Derrick Ward

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Kimberlyn Coleman

&Promotions

Terrey Jones

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Trevor Carnegie

Kirk Phillips

Garfield Carr

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Kay-Dian Edwards

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Dennis Arthurs

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Beverley Scobie

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Daniel Gordon

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Michael Gillespie

Garth Channer

Craig Plunkett

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Romaine Johnson

Shelly-Ann Francis

Stanford Hamilton

Angella Marks

Garean Castley Michael Morgan

Kayon Plummer

Verona Quarrie

Kevaun Nathan

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Kirk Bennett

Derval Pinnock

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Monique Edmond

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Andrena Mcanuff

Patrice Dawkins

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Demmar Anderson

Krishna Cameron

Andrea Jennings

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Dominic Pearson

Michael Marshall

Ashley Perry

Corene Henry

Owen Spence

Shyvaughn Brown

Joan Daley

Cassandra Taylor

Jodeany Martin 6

Paula Plummer

Michael Guyah

Daigicion Williams

Jennifer Blackwood

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Leana Tomlinson Hartley

Kenneth Brooks

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Oral Cole

Kristine Cammock

Gilmore Simpson

Marvin Hazzard

Howard McKenzie

Shevelle Beckford

Nigel Johnson

Wayne Walker Garfield Salmon

Anthony Archibald

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Roland Shaw Stanley Henry

Michelle Rose

Melrose Coore Sadie Brown 24

Donovan Taylor

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Jason Steele 25

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Adrian Campbell

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Allan Morrison

Sharon Mccalla

Michael Drummond 13

Ricardo Campbell

Hines Romar

Ancell Raffington

Kenrick Hunt

Delvin Bolton 14

Marva Bernard

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Melrose Clarke Richard Clarke

Kevin Burgess

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Andre Miller

Curtis Castle

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Howard Spence

Geromme Nelson

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Marcia Doyley-Barrant

Theresa Pennant

Andrene Crawford

Toyloy Austin

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Sachel Christian

Joseanne Mccalla

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Ferron Stewart

Norma Crawford

Mark Haskins

Yukhari Vassell 12

Henrick Black

Donald Amiel

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Orlando Stephenson

Carla McCarthy

Elvis Grant

Yanique Henry Network Coordinator in IT

Crosby Pinnock

Annmarie Pryce

Donia Nembhard

Newport Mills Ricano Phillips Dispatcher in Distribution

Tyrone Cooper 9

Lorna Scott Akeem Buchanan

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Markland Laing

Ferris Harriott

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Bryan Dryden

Everton Scaffe

Wayne Osbourne

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Group Office Carole Small Credit & Collections Supervisor

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Majorie Maragh

Omari Soares

cb big ups — birthdays + staff announcements

cb big ups — birthdays + staff announcements

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Creating Bonds

in Our Communities

Register for CB Group UWI 5K Now! We look forward to celebrating our 6th anniversary of the CB Group UWI 5k and Smart Eggs Kids’ K! Since its launch in 2012, we’ve awarded over 200 scholarships to first time University students who have been able to fulfill their dreams because of you! We appreciate your support and we know you will continue to give to this great cause.

Some can only dream of pursing a higher education because of their financial circumstances, the cost of a University education is just out of reach for so many Jamaican families. But with the dedication and contributions from so many like you, we have an ability to make a real impact on the life and future of these students, who despite their challenging circumstances continue to work hard and succeed.

Last year’s event was a resounding success and we are working toward making this year’s event even better.

Why you should do this?

• Making a difference for Jamaica-6 years and counting • Your child/family member can benefit • Do your part in nation building through Youth Development

our community — register now for uwi5k

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Nutramix Ballers in the New Kingston Business League You heard ‘bout the Nutramix football team?

Oh! You neva’ know?

The Nutramix football team is competing in the New Kingston Business League that kicked off on August 21 with the First Round. Their first match was against the Ministry of Health and Nutramix won with 2 - 1, both goals being scored by David “Finey” Ryman.

Their second match against Ministry of Finance & Planning at Liberty Park Football Field ended in nil all.

But the team got back to business giving Auditor’s General Dept 1-0 on September 6.

Upcoming matches: Sept 25 against JPSCo Oct 5 against Myers, Fletcher & Gordon Be sure to tune into your next ChatBout to keep posted on the League!

Congrats to team Nutramix!

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our community — nutramix ballers in the new kingston business league

Newport Mills Goes Retro A fun retro party marked the end of August for folks at Newport Mills. It was an evening of oldies but goodies, great vibes, dancing and of course food and dominoes!

Remember, let us know if you have any fun times you wish to share in the ChatBout!

our community — newport mills goes retro

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High School Scholarship Award Ceremony It was a proud afternoon for all the CB Group parents who watched their children walk on stage to collect their muchdeserved awards. The ceremony, held at The Knutsford Court, saw both returning Scholarship Holders from as far back as 2011, and 2017 Awardees.

We congratulate all these young men and women who are no doubt our country’s future industry shakers and leaders. Congrats also to parents who play such a vital role in guiding our youth. We salute you.

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our community — high school scholarship award ceremony

our community — high school scholarship award ceremony

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and tid-bits

Chippenham Bacon and Egg Tortilla Pies Ingredients: • 4 flour tortillas • 1 tsp olive oil • 1 small onion, sliced • 2 Caribbean Passion bacon slices, chopped • 8 Chippenham Eggs • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved • Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, to serve • Mixed salad leaves, to serve

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200°C. 2. Microwave each tortilla for 15 seconds or until warm.

Place each over an upside-down 10cm- ramekins or ovenproof dishes. Pleat tortilla edges to form upside-down tart cases. Hold with your hands for 10 seconds to help hold the shape. Place ramekins on a large baking tray.

3. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes or until tart cases are just golden and firm. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Remove from ramekins and place upright on a greased baking tray.

4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bacon. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.

5. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C. Divide ½ the bacon mixture between tortilla cases. Carefully crack 2 eggs into each tortilla case. Top with tomatoes. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until egg whites are almost set.

Sprinkle with remaining bacon mixture. Bake for a further 4 to 5 minutes or until egg whites are just set. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with salad leaves. recipe corner — bacon and egg tortilla pies

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Easy Grilled Buffalo Wings Ingredients:

Directions:

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1. Place 1 cup of the hot sauce, buttermilk, and garlic powder in a large

1 ½ cups mild to medium hot sauce

resealable plastic bag and stir to combine. Add the wings and seal

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½cup buttermilk

the bag, pressing out any excess air. Shake bag well so wings are

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½ tsp garlic powder

coated evenly, then let marinate in the refrigerator.

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3 lbs chicken wings, separated into 2 pieces and wing tips discarded

2. Heat an outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F). When the grill is ready, use tongs to rub the grate with several layers of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil.

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Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill

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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

in a single layer so they’re not touching. Cover the grill and cook,

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Blue cheese dressing,

flipping the wings occasionally with tongs, until they’re no longer

for serving (optional)

pink at the bone and the skin is slightly charred in spots, about 25

Celery sticks, for

minutes total.

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serving (optional)

3. Remove the wings from the marinade then place them on the grate

4. When the wings are almost ready, combine the remaining ½ cup hot sauce and the melted butter in a large bowl and set aside. Add the cooked wings to the bowl and toss to coat.

5. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, if desired.

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recipe corner — easy grilled buffalo wings

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Oct29@12NOON

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