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Spice Isle Grenada company, NUTMED business capabilities enhanced by USAID funded Program |
 Over the years, traditional herbalists have used nutmeg as a medication for various health ailments. More recently, however, studies have revealed that both nutmeg and mace possess distinct medicinal properties. Noëlville Ltd, in consultation with specialists involved in the pharmaceutical and medical professions, carried out intensive research which resulted in the creation of NUT-MED. It is a blend of plant extracts including nutmeg, mace and menthol, which together with methyl salicylate provide a deep heating strength, by having a topical analgesic effect. NUT-MED is claimed to relieve tight sore joints, arthritic pains, muscle soreness, inflammation and to give instant relief to back pains. On launching, NUT-MED, Noëlville undertook an aggressive promotional campaign on radio, TV, trade shows and magazines. As a result, in just over 3 years on the market, NUT-MED has earned consumer acceptance and demand for this product continues to grow. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 09 July 2009 12:01 |
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Technology provides new frontiers for marketing and sales at CARIBELLE BATIK in St-Kitts with assisstance from USAID |
 Caribelle of St. Kitts produced its first batik in 1974. From humble beginnings, it is fair to say that Caribelle has become the Caribbean’s most sought after batik product. Visited by thousands each year, occasionally hosting the rich and famous, Caribelle has acquired an international reputation for fine products. Still using “Sea Island Cottons” their products last a lifetime. Absolutely distinctive in designs they become a great talking point whenever and wherever customers spot one of these garments being worn. |
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THE COAL POT, a small exotic soap company in Dominica making big impact with USAID Assistance |
 The Coal Pot is a small soap processing enclave owned and managed by women. This operation was formed less than five years ago with the help of an American Peace Corp Volunteer and several unemployed young women through a soap-making class. The Coal Pot soaps have only natural additives and are scented with pure essential oils from plants and flowers that grow in Dominica affectionately referred to as the Nature Isle. The “natural” theme is evidenced with the use of 100% pro-consumer and Bio-degradable inputs and printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks. The enterprise is located in Grand Bay a country village in Dominica. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 09 July 2009 12:04 |
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USAID Funded Program transforms Agro-processing Firm, FROOTSY in St-Lucia |
 Frootsy Food Ltd is a small agro processing enterprise located in Praslin, a fishing community on the east cost of St Lucia 25-kilo meters from the capital Castries. The enterprise produces Jams and Jellies, Confectionaries and Condiments. The enterprise was recruited after diagnostics were done on the company in April of 2002. At the time of recruitment the enterprise had an annual sale of less than EC$100,000 annually and although the company had a draft marketing plan it lacked the means of implementing it. Further the company was only supplying to the local supermarkets. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 July 2009 12:01 |
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