Employees of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) traded their desks for pan drums at the organisation’s recent wellness fair, taking part in the second staging of the Mini PAN Chicken Competition.

The friendly cook-off, powered by CB Chicken, combined creativity, teamwork, and plenty of flavour as participants went head-to-head for prizes and bragging rights.

Designed to promote a healthier lifestyle and employee engagement, a release from the organisers said it brought together staff from across the organisation for a day of learning, connection, and wellness-focused activities at the DBJ head office on Oxford Road in Kingston.

The highly anticipated cook-off, which was among the day’s highlights, challenged teams to create flavourful dishes using CB Chicken.

DBJ’s PR and Corporate Communications Manager Charlene Wong spoke about the ongoing partnership with CB Chicken.

“The Development Bank of Jamaica and CB Chicken share a common commitment to the well-being of Jamaicans, whether through the products and services we provide or the communities we serve. This partnership is a reflection of those shared values, and we are pleased to have CB’s continued support as we create meaningful experiences for our employees,” Wong said.

Now in its second year, the Mini PAN Chicken Competition brought an exciting culinary element to the event, as participants showcased their creativity using CB Chicken — transforming simple ingredients into flavour-packed dishes that highlighted both skill and innovation.

Samantha Fisher, assistant brand manager at CB Foods, said the partnership was a natural fit for both organisations.

“This is our second year partnering with DBJ on this initiative, and we’re excited to continue supporting a programme that encourages healthier lifestyles in such an engaging way. At CB Chicken, our mantra is Eat. Live. Love. Do Better., and we believe wellness goes beyond physical health — it includes the food we eat and the experiences we share,” she said.

This year’s staging also gave participants an opportunity to experiment with products beyond CB Chicken.

“Last year, we saw how creative the teams were with their dishes, so this year we wanted to elevate the experience even further by introducing Caribbean Passion Chorizo Sausages,” Fisher explained. “Our smoked pork sausage added another layer of bold flavour to the competition while showcasing a product that is versatile, convenient and ready in 1-2-3.”

Wong was pleased with how the day turned out.

“Overall, we had approximately 100 participants across the various activities, reflecting strong staff engagement and support. The support provided by CB Chicken for the cook-off segment of our wellness fair added tremendous value to the overall experience.

“Having a trusted Jamaican brand contribute not only the products and equipment, but quite literally the flavour, allowed us to offer our employees a more engaging and memorable event,” Wong said. “We are grateful for the continued support and look forward to what we hope will be a long and rewarding partnership.”