GIGA is… Industry. GIGA is… Global Standards. International Food Science Center Moving Bajan Producers from Home Kitchens to World Markets. The revival of Barbadian industry
based organization.
is underway. It’s a movement built
This certification is the essential
on GIGA (Green Industrial Gateway
foundation, or “stamp of legitimacy,”
Advantage)—a national vision,
that is now unlocking access to local
championed by Export Barbados
supermarkets and global export
(BIDC) for investing in the advanced
routes. It is the prerequisite that allows
machinery, technology, and world-
the Center to guide our entrepreneurs
class infrastructure our producers
through the HACCP (Hazard Analysis
need to compete.
Critical Control Point) process, a
For years, our most innovative entrepreneurs were trapped by
“godsend” for any producer with global ambitions.
the limitations of a home-based operation—kitchen size, manual processes, and an inability to scale or meet international criteria. That era is over. In March 2025, the International Food Science Center (IFSC) officially achieved Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from
“Our products are of the quality and the taste... that can compete on international markets. The IFSC provides the expertise to get them over the finish line and onto the global stage.” Dr. Carol Hull-Jackson, Chief Food Science Consultant – Safety and Quality, IFSC
the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a globally recognized, US-
GIGA is... Technology Integrated with Safety. The GIGA vision is built on investing in
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Time
high-tech hardware. As Dr. Hull-Jackson explains, GMP certification is critical.
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GMP focuses intensely on equipment suitability, maintenance, hygiene,
Drastically Reduces Production Costs & Provides the Documentation & RecordKeeping that Buyers Demand
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Simplifies Export Approval
sanitation, allergen control and training among other procedures. It ensures that
By achieving this, the IFSC can now expertly
our advanced technology—from automated
guide manufacturers through their own
bottling lines to efficient, natural gas-
HACCP plans, helping them identify and
fired heating facilities—is used safely and
control all potential hazards. This is how
sanitarily.
we maintain the authenticity of “Made in Barbados” while proving our products meet
This integration of tech and safety:
the most stringent global standards.
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GIGA is… Quality Control.
Guarantees a Consistent, Safe Product