I made this product because… the recipe is a family favourite which had become popular with friends and family. I saw it as an opportunity to create a business.

My major challenge is… finding a stable supply of raw materials, locally, so as to keep a consistent, totally Jamaican product.

This issue remains, and managing the raw material inventory is… an ongoing priority. By keeping a close relationship with suppliers, I am able to acquire supplies when needed.

The product became available to the public in… mid-2015, but gained popularity after Continental Baking Company’s Jamaican Made Christmas Expo.

The Peanut and Cashew Brittle are available at… Loshusan Supermarket (Barbican), John R Wong (New Kingston), The Jamaica Pegasus Gift Shop, The Craft Cottage, Things Jamaican, The Alchemist Pharmacy, and by order.

The response to the products has been… Wonderful! A large part of our business success is due to word of mouth.

Our core customers are… retailers, and there is a growing interest for corporate gifting.

I plan to grow the business to become… a staple in the Jamaican confectionery market.

My first breakthrough came when… a local supermarket chain became interested in the products.

Jamaicans should support my product because… I strive to maintain the highest quality product from locally sourced ingredients.

My product is successful because… the priority is quality and consistency.

If I knew then what I know now… I would have done more research on maintaining a steady supply of raw material.