Carmeta Fraser

The Carmeta's brand is a worthy tribute to the memory of the late Mrs Carmeta Fraser, pioneering food innovator, cookbook author, and Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) alumna. From the 70s to the early 90s, this former Government Senator and President of the National Organisation of Women (NOW), heralded the invaluable potential of non-sugar agriculture in Barbados.

A woman before her time, she worked diligently to combine available agro-processing and food science technologies with local culinary expertise. Her unique flair for food promotion inspired a generation of enterprising new food artisans while promoting nutritious, affordable dietary choices for Barbadians.

Carmeta's brand was primarily established by BADMC through the need to utilise what local farmers were producing, by finding innovative ways to add value to these primary and very perishable products.

The Carmeta’s family of quality foods include: gluten-free flours and flour mixes, gluten-free cake, gluten-free frozen desserts and seasoned meats.

All of the dry goods and dessert products are made primarily from cassava, breadfruit and sweet potato; additionally the meats are sourced exclusively from Barbadian farmers, and manufactured by BADMC. Every product is created with great attention to ensuring that the customer gets the best of Barbadian food innovation and uses the best of what our local farmers are producing on their farms.

Pride and industry is the hallmark of creating a range of Cameta’s products that can hold its own even on international markets.

Carmeta Fraser, best known for her mantra “Eat what we grow. Grow what we eat!”.