Food/Cooking
Bahamas Agriculture Health and Food Safety Authority (BAHFSA) Warning-Vienna Beef Products
May 22, 2019
On May 18, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that Vienna Beef Ltd, Chicago, IL, recalled about 2,030lbs of beef frank links due to the possibility...
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Sorbet company gets over $150,000 in funding through Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre
May 20, 2019
SBDC assists “Shiver” in accessing over 150,000 dollars in capital. The Access Accelerator Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) has assisted another small business with accessing capital. Shiver, a local sorbet and ice-cream brand, received access to $100,000 in loans from Royal Bank Bahamas (RBC), $50,000 in equity investments from Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund and $11,600 in grant funding from the Government of The Bahamas.
Founders and CEOs of the company, Melissa Darville and Elvis Percentie, described the news as exciting and another reason to be grateful.
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Chewy Chips Ahoy Recall
April 23, 2019
Mondelez Global LLC issued a voluntary recall for its red, 13 oz. packages of Chewy Chips Ahoy on April 16, 2019 due to the potential of an unexpected solidified agent in the product...
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The sin of intemperate eating
April 18, 2019
Bahamians love peas and rice. I do too, at least when it's cooked wholesomely. Many Bahamians love it so much that they eat it every day of the year, sometimes two and three times a day. Even on holidays and other festive occasions, many people [...]
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Bridging the Hunger Gap-BAMSI's Give Back foundation donates to the Lord's Kitchen
April 09, 2019
The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) donated twenty cases of local produce, fresh from its farm in Andros to The Lord’s Kitchen...
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Bridging the Hunger Gap-BAMSI's Give Back Foundation donates to the Lord's Kitchen
April 06, 2019
The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) donated twenty cases of local produce, fresh from its farm in Andros to The Lord’s Kitchen...
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Eat and drink your way through Nassau!
April 06, 2019
Food Tour Operator Island Food Tours partners with Goombay House Cooking Studio Nassau, The Bahamas Islandfoodtour.com...
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Vegetable Harves at Gambier Primary School
March 29, 2019
Harvest! Vegetables have been cultivated at Gambier Primary School Garden as a project of Office of the Spouse -- Mrs. Patricia Minnis, wife of the Prime Minister...
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BAIC Chairman announces Saturday's Mega Market; and a partnership with Environment to eliminate single-use plastics
March 22, 2019
The Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC) will hold a Mega Market, Saturday, March 23, 2019 on Gladstone Road in honour of the corporation’s 37th year said Chairman...
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AML Introduces Full Kosher Sections to Solomon's Fresh Market Locations
March 12, 2019
Solomon’s Fresh Market kicked off 2019 introducing a full kosher section to its Harbour Bay and Old Fort Bay stores. Shoppers can now select from high-quality kosher foods including frozen meat...
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BAMSI's New Refrigeration Container to extend produce shelf life
March 01, 2019
New Chilling Container to reduce spoilage and wastage by more than 40 per cent...THE Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) continues to build economic capacity with the recent engagement of a refrigeration transport container...
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BAMSI Joins the Frontline in the Fight Against Hunger
February 19, 2019
ALONGSIDE its mission to revamp its business model and build financial strength through best business practices and a streamlined operation, the management and staff of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute...
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Doris Johnson Senior High School preparing students for tourism industry with new, state-of-the-art kitchen
February 18, 2019
Doris Johnson Senior High School is preparing students for careers in the country’s tourism and hospitality industry...The school’s science laboratory, old, run-down, and infested with termites, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art industrial kitchen...
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Cracking Open The Poultry Market
February 04, 2019
BSGC says gov’t support is key...If The Bahamas is to ever meet its own 150 million-pound demand for white meat, close co-operation between the government and the poultry industry is vital...
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BAIC's Farmers Market is Back!
February 01, 2019
After a brief hiatus, The Bahamas' Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) "Farmers Market" will return to Gladstone Road on February 2nd, 2019; during the hours of 8:00am-3:00pm...
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A. F. Adderley's Anyah Coke wins New Providence Junior High School Young Chef Competition
January 29, 2019
Anyah Coke, a student of A. F. Adderley Junior High School, is the winner of the New Providence District Junior High School Young Chef Competition...
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Report on Opening of 2019 Pop-Up Farmers Market
January 22, 2019
We are pleased to announce that the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) Re-Opened its 2019 Pop-Up Farmers Market for the second year at Gladstone Road on Saturday, 19 January...
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2018's Last Pop-Up Farmer's Market at Gladstone Road to be 'Customer Appreciation Day'
December 07, 2018
The last Pop-Up Farmers Market for the year at the Gladstone Road location will be on Saturday, December 8, and will be ‘Customer Appreciation Day...’
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Minister Pintard Encourages Agricultural Pursuits at St. John's College
December 05, 2018
The Hon. Michael Pintard, Minister of Agriculture & Marine Resources, gave encouraging address to students during an Official Launch celebrating CARDI Day...
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Consumers reminded of meat import regulations
November 29, 2018
Residents were on Wednesday, November 28, reminded that importation of meat is limited to 50 pounds for private consumers...The reminder came during a joint press conference between the Departments of Agriculture, Environmental Health and Customs...
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