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If you live on an island in the Caribbean, you know that most of your food is shipped in and distributed by local food distributors and/or supermarkets. The products that are shipped most likely come weekly in 20’ or 40’ containers brought over on a cargo ship.  Each container is kept at a specified temperature depending on the contents ofRead more

Close your eyes and imagine yourself enjoying white crystal sandy beaches with a rum drink in hand. Imagine the serenity, peacefulness and ocean breeze of a 5 star resort.  Now open your eyes….you are at Zemi Beach Hotel House and Spa on the beautiful island of Anguilla.  Located at Shoal Bay East, this magnificent 6 acre ocean front resort offersRead more

Many islands in the Caribbean do not have brick and mortar food service distribution centers and rely solely on direct ship containers from the states.  Perhaps there is a food distributor on island but you are not completely satisfied with that company. If you find yourself in need of a company to direct ship products to you, what should beRead more

Where do the locals go for great food and a casual atmosphere in a sports bar setting?  Sharkey’s Bait Stand!    Good Sports…Good Food is their motto.    Chef’s Jaheme, Inez, Akim and Aisha serve up American and Tex- Mex from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week.    Owner Kelley McCormick wanted to open a restaurant that would appeal toRead more

A recent study shows that quenching the Millennial generation's thirst for adult beverages can build traffic, sales and loyalty for your restaurant, but success requires an understanding of the demographic's quirks. Here, Technomic senior director Donna Hood Crecca explains information associated with Americans between the ages of 21 and 34. Known as "Millennials," this generation numbers more than 68 millionRead more

Delicious top quality food, preparation and presentation.   Outstanding service.  That is what comes to mind after a visit to XO Bistro on the beautiful Caribbean island of St Thomas.  Owner’s Cindy Gallant and Tony Merrill have been in business for 13 years serving locals and tourists delicious creations such as the Crab Topped Mahi and the Bacon Wrapped and StuffedRead more

In most types of business, everything that your customers consume and employees use comes from elsewhere unless you are building your own equipment or creating a menu with items that you grow yourself.  Therefore, suppliers will always be an integral part of your operations.  A restaurant supplier in Antigua & Barbuda should be a broad line distributor to meet allRead more

When visiting the beautiful white sandy beaches on Anguilla, a must is a visit to Ocean Echo on Meads Bay beach. In business for seven years, owner Judy Hughes, and owners Wayne Hughes and Dillon Cadette, have always dreamed of owning their own business.  “We love the service industry and enjoy servicing and sharing with guests on a daily basis. Read more

Choosing the right food distributor in the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos may sound simple but it can be an overwhelming process. In the Caribbean region, it is even more challenging because there are multiple options and as a business owner, you need to determine which food distributor will meet all of your needs.   Running a restaurant or aRead more

Caribbean Food Distributor Service The food service industry is complicated and vast.  There are many steps and people involved to bring food from the stateside vendor to the island distributor and then to the customers who will ultimately consume the products.  Despite the complexity of the industry, For over 50 years, Merchants have been delivering fresh produce, meats, seafood, dry goodsRead more