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Allison Debbie Turner 6 TURNER INNOVATIONS LTD. ST. ELIZABETH, JAMAICA Turner Innovations Ltd. is the producer of the patented Sorrel Harvesting Machine, the first machine of its kind in the world to facilitate the mechanical stripping of the difficult-to-remove red caylics flesh from the sorrel plant. This groundbreaking invention will improve the lives of farmers and agricultural producers, and increase the production capacity and output of sorrel, a plant known for its medicinal value. Backed by grant funding, the company recently launched a food-grade higher yield model of the machine in October 2014. They are currently accepting orders and preparing to distribute machines worldwide. 1-876-965-5078 Hellen French 5 MOUNT PLEASANT FARM CHOCOLATIERS BULL BAY, JAMAICA Mount Pleasant farm chocolatiers organically farms Jamaican cocoa and uses an artisanal approach to process the cocoa into premium fine eating chocolate bars, natural cocoa butter, natural cocoa powder; chocolate spreads, sauces, and cocoa nibs. Their products are sold islandwide in wholesale and retail outlets, as well as online through their website. Hellen actively engages community farmers in an effort to help revive Jamaican cocoa farming and to educate others on organic and sustainable farming practices. The farm also offers eco-tourism experiences and fun chocolate making training classes for tourists, hobbyists, children, companies and other groups. 1-876-750-0563 / 1-876-854-5604 Kerry-ann Parker 6 EAT TO LIVE JAMAICA KINGSTON, JAMAICA Eat To Live Jamaica (ETLJ) distributes high quality green grocery primarily to businesses, such as restaurants and hotels, via online orders. By buying in bulk they are able to pass on value to their clients in both the quality and price of the produce. With a deep desire to create positive change in the threatened agriculture industry, eighty-five percent of their goods come from Jamaican farmers. Their strategy is based on scale, as well as efficiency for the customer, and their vision is to improve the livelihoods of their suppliers through well coordinated activities and innovative storage methods. 1-876-836-3704 See Also: Andrea Johnson Serra Trading Company Pg. 24 Felecia Williams Real Farm Freshness Market Delivery Service Pg. 25 Michael Movery Coco Browns Gourmet Sau