Why Agro Processing in Antigua and Barbuda
- As evidenced by the legendary quality of its signature fruit, the Black Pineapple, Antigua & Barbuda has the required soil type and traditions to grow exotic tropical produce for agro-processing.
- There are several niches within the sector such as nutraceuticals, spices and condiments, jams and jellies, juices and nectars that are all in great demand globally.
- With a growing tourism sector and expanding population, opportunities for fulfilling rising agro-processing market demand abound.
- Agriculture and its agro-processing derivatives are critical to the Government’s job creation and food security objectives.
- There is good potential for exporting to targeted regional and extra regional markets.
- Antigua & Barbuda has well serviced air and sea links as well as a suitable telecommunications infrastructure and proven marketing and sales experience to establish a distinctive agro-processing niche that caters to a global market