Marketing & National Importing Board

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Using a little to achieve a lot

Most of Grenada’s agricultural produce is for the domestic Grenadian market. Our farms produce several types of fruit and vegetables, and many more in different varieties. Our fresh produce range from temperate stone fruits and staple vegetables to exotic tropical fruits. The agricultural industry accounts for over a third of employment in Grenada. A host of rural communities rely heavily on business created by local agricultural enterprises. It sits in the top three of Grenada's industries, keeping close company with construction and tourism. Grenada is also a significant producer of melons, limes, lettuce, pumpkin, gungo peas, sweet corn, avocados, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes and shallots. It is also a major producer of exotic tropical fruits such as mangoes, papaws, soursop, mammy apples, sugar apples, star apples and carambola. More than 70 per cent of Grenada’s exports go to the United States and European Union. Bananas being the MNIB’s largest export commodity. Grenada's fruit and vegetable industry is a leading example in using a little to achieve a lot. As responsible custodians of our natural resources, growers are increasingly adopting sustainable farm management practices and earning a strong reputation as safe food producers. Our clean, green organic approach is recognised around the world. Grenada enjoys the advantage of being able to supply export and domestic markets all year round.

Eat Well, Stay Healthy

Most of the plantations in Grenada have been cultivating Cocoa, Banana, Nutmeg and other spices for export as the island's main source of foreign exchange for hundreds of years. Europe being the largest purchaser of nutmeg and the United Kingdom holding the title for bananas. Mr Fitzroy James (General Manager of the Marketing & National Importing Board) is responsible for securing fresh fruit and vegetables from farmers throughout Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique for export and local consumption. Bananas have always been popular both as an export crop and a staple diet. It has invaluable nutritional benefits, rich in fiber, vitamins, potassium and low in calories. Other produce available are mangoes, watermelons, sweet potatoes, yams, plantains breadfruit, pumpkin, cauliflower etc. Consumers are offered a variety of freshly prepared snacks and local juices at their Young Street, St. George's retail outlet.