Bamboola for Britain

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Food & Drink

Saturday, 29 January 2011 06:55

By caribarena news

Cassava growers have been told to expect a major boost in sales this year. Caudley George of Heritage Food recently returned from the United Kingdom, where a number of wholesalers and supermarkets specializing in Caribbean food expressed interest in regular supplies of cassava bread, known locally as bamboola and bammy.

Other Caribbean islands have their own name for this product.

In addition to the cassava bread, samples of Antigua & Barbuda yam, sweet potato, scotch bonnet hot pepper, and the ever-popular local seasoning pepper were accepted with great interest. Quite naturally, the question of frequency and availability was brought up, and the interested parties were assured of regular supplies.

Pleased with his successful visit and the possibility of increased production with export potential, George said local farmers will be given the chance to participate in this initiative as part of the government's import substitution policy where nationals are encouraged to grow more and eat more of what is grown.

Antigua & Barbuda is in its 30th year of independence, and as part of the celebrations, activities including full-scale food promotion have been planned. This is expected to significantly increase agriculture's contribution to the economy.

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It is envisaged that a number of farmers will be asked to plant on a contractual basis to supply the produce, as well as the Agriculture Development Corporation at Diamond Estates. The Barbuda Council's department of agriculture has also been asked to contribute.

Production of the bamboola and bammy has already begun, and the product is being sold at the Market Place. The Central Marketing Corporation (CMC) will soon be retailing the cassava bread at its store as well.

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