Thursday, March 28, 2024

Officials bemoan Crop Over Water

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WHERE IS the pride in industry?

That’s the question being asked by business sector experts as a result of imported Crop Over Water, a new product marketed to promote Barbados’ 50th Independence anniversary.

The Barbadian-branded product, which is bottled by Crystal Caribbean Ltd in Trinidad under the direction of My Destination Weekend, was met with a backlash from Barbadians.

Noting that there were local manufacturers that could do the job, Barbados Manufacturing Association (BMA) executive director, Bobbi McKay said there was no need to mass-produce the product overseas. McKay said the appropriate local resources could be accessed by “asking a question” or carrying out an investigation. She said businesspersons were better able to guarantee the quality and consistency of locally made products, as well as create jobs.(LT)


Please read the full story in today’s Daily Nation, or in the eNATION edition.


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