― 14 agro-processing companies launched new products
(DPI)
Guyana’s local market has expanded with over thirty (30) new products from fourteen (14) different agro-processors hitting the shelves of the ‘Guyana Shop’ which is operated by the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC). The new products include seasonings, sauces, honey, wine, flour and soap.
The Guyana Shop has been in existence for over 30 years; it was re-opened in October 2013 to support local entrepreneurs by providing a platform through which local agro-processed goods may be marketed. Since its establishment, there have been vast changes in the agro-processing industry resulting in the production of over 200 local products.
Pakaraima Flavours’ Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup
With the increase in persons interested in agro-processing, the GMC has not only assisted agro-processors but is continuously working to develop value-added products from packaging to raw materials sourcing, labelling, as well as scientific assessments to improve the shelf life, taste and quality of products.
The corporation has also assisted entrepreneurs with the processing of business registration and acquiring food manufacturers’ license.
Some of the products available at the Guyana Shop
Below is a list of the agro-processors and their newly released product.
| Local Agro-Processors | Newly Released Products |
| 1. Pomeroon Oil Mills | Five different Fragrance Scented Coconut oils (JUV) |
| 2. Luke’s Manufacturing | All Purpose Seasoning, Hot Sauce, Honey, All Purpose Sauce |
| 3. Anne’s Products | Fruity Chinese Sauce |
| 4. Guyana School of Agriculture | Breadfruit Flour |
| 5. GT Wines | Red wine, Jackfruit, Aunty Desmond, Plum |
| 6. Ambrosial Products | Mauby Concentrate 10oz |
| 7. Pakaraima Flavours | Pakaraima Sun Dried Tomato Ketchup 360ml, Pakaraima Salad Dressing 360ml;Rupununi Essence Facial Cleanser (liquid), Rupununi Essence Facial Cleanser (Soap) |
| 8. Morning Glory | Molasses Flavored Rice Cereal |
| 9. Eat to Live | Assorted jams, Grind Seasoning and Pepper Sauce |
| 10. OYONO Products | Cassava Cassareep |
| 11. Sun Crest Farms | Rainforest Honey |
| 12. Dieka’s Products | All Purpose Seasoning, Chicken Seasoning, Chowmein Seasoning, Cook Up Seasoning, Fried Rice Seasoning, Fish Seasoning, Garlic Powder. |
| 13. Ambrosial Products | Mauby Concentrate, Meat and Fish Seasoning |
| 14. Green Diamond | Carambola Fruits, Plantain Flour, Cassareep, Cassava Bread, Pepper Sauce;Power Mix: a powdered protein mix |
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, Pakaraima Flavours held a sample session in the FoodMaxx Supermarket at the Giftland Mall. The exercise aimed to introduce their products to the public while garnering their view on the condiments.
All these products and more can be found at the Guyana Shop located in Georgetown at the corners of Alexander and Robb Streets, Lacytown.
