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Norwegian cod exporters Anette Valderhaug and Geir Molværsmyr pose on the Norway-themed photo set at "A Tasteful Exchange: Norway Meets Jamaica" food event hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council.
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September 27, 2024

BUSINESS SOCIAL

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) hosted “A Tasteful Exchange: Norway Meets Jamaica” at ROK Hotel recently, showcasing its Saltfish from Norway brand. The event highlighted the deep culinary and cultural connections between Norway and Jamaica, emphasising the themes of health, sustainability, and the quality of Norwegian seafood.

Guests enjoyed a unique salt fish pairing experience, with innovative salt fish dishes prepared by resident chefs at ROK Hotel. The event was a testament to the rich gastronomic ties between the two nations, featuring a fusion of flavours that celebrated their cultural bond.

The event also featured distinguished guests from the food industry, the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and the National Fisheries Authority, highlighting the broader efforts to deepen the cultural exchange and enhance the appreciation of Norwegian salt fish.

Through this event, the NSC underscored its ongoing efforts to foster meaningful cross-cultural engagement and to celebrate the shared culinary heritage of Norway and Jamaica and to introduce new and innovative salt fish recipes. The Business Social now gives you the highlights.

Chef Volae Williams and Executive Sous Chef Dwayne Foster are decked in their Saltfish from Norway branded outfits..

Ørjan Olsen (centre), director for the Caribbean and Mexico for the Norwegian Seafood Council, takes a group photo with hospitality students Britanya McKenzie, Khysannia White, Kathryn Davidson, and Jeneil Valentine from the University of Technology, Jamaica..

Resident chefs of the ROK Hotel pose after a successful staging of the Norwegian Seafood Council’s "A Tasteful Exchange: Norway Meets Jamaica.".

A vibrant buffet display showcases Norwegian-Jamaican fusion dishes..

Salt fish and callaloo poppers with tomato-ginger chutney are served during the salt fish pairing experience at "A Tasteful Exchange: Norway Meets Jamaica" event..

Cellist Emily Elliott delivers a passionate performance alongside saxophonist Tafane Buchsaecab..

(From right)Sancia Bennett Templer, permanent secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce; Susanne Karine Gjønnes, counsellor for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Havana; and Dr Gavin Bellamy, CEO of the National Fisheries Authority, savour BBQ salt fish spring rolls with pineapple chutney during the salt fish pairing sxperience at "A Tasteful Exchange: Norway Meets Jamaica" at the ROK Hotel on Thursday, September 12, 2024..

(From right) Ørjan Olsen, director for the Caribbean and Mexico for the Norwegian Seafood Council, introduces Norwegian cod exporters Anette Valderhaug and Geir Molværsmyr to Sancia Bennett Templer, permanent secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce..

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