ChatBout - the CB Group eZine - September 2014

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THE CB GROUP NEWSLETTER 03 09 12

CB PAN CHICKEN HEATS UP EAT SMART, WIN BIG CERTIFIED SAFE

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welcome cb pan chicken heats up

road hog hits the road during “up in smoke” tour

eat smart, win big

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certified safe

caribbean passion lasagna tips for getting a better night’s sleep

give love, give blood

Caribbean Broilers Career Builders Clearly Better Choice Brands Creating Bonds Corporate Backbone And now - Chat Bout!

In two months’ time, our November edition will mark ONE year since we’ve launched our new CBG e-Zine and newsletter, proudly dubbed, Chat Bout.

When we dreamed up a monthly publication, the goal was to keep you “in the know on a timely basis”. We envisioned a publication coming out at the beginning of the month, which told you all the good things that had recently happened and all the exciting events you could look forward to.

As you would have seen, we’ve struggled with the “timely basis” side of that equation with the e-Zines being distributed towards the end of the month on average. No one likes old news and we apologize for this!

I’m happy to report that the early kinks have been worked out. Starting with the next edition, you should see a marked difference. We aim to have the newsletters reach your hand within the first week of the month.

welcome

As with most things, there’s a lot more that goes on behind the scenes than people realize and so while we look forward to more informative, engaging and timely editions, I do want to pause to say thank you to the team that works diligently to put this publication together each month.

Alicia Bogues and Kereen Cole from the Marketing Team, Tanneithia Findley from the HRD Team and our marketing partners - Sarah, Danielle, Stephanie, Gabrielle, Kristina, Lyndsey and Joni! We appreciate all the time and effort you put into this and look forward to many more!

Cheers,

ML Chief Operating Officer

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Light showers didn’t stop Portmore residents from having a great time at the recent CB Pan Chicken Championship at UDC Car Park. The day was jam packed with tasty pan chicken prepared by the East’s most talented chefs and served with freshly baked National Hardough bread and thirst quenching drinks from Pepsi and Red Stripe.

There were plenty activities for the kiddies: from face painting to snapping pics in our cool photo booth, and of course, incredible performances by Lubert Levy, Krushal and I-Octane.

around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken

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around the brand in 30 days — cb chicken

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ROAD HOG HITS THE ROAD DURING ‘UP IN SMOKE’ TOUR In August, we took our one-of-a-kind, mobile smoker on a tour of select customers’ parking lots. There, we had expert grillmaster, Sean Levy, cooking up some mouthwatering, country style ribs in a super comfortable lounge complete with music and drinks flowing all day long.

Don’t take our word for it! Check out scenes from our ‘Up in Smoke’ tour, which included a fun stop in the Second City: Montego Bay.

around the brand in 30 days — copperwood pork

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The beginning of any school term can be a challenge for parents and guardians trying to find creative ways of nourishing their children at school without breaking budget.

Here are three meal ideas that cost a total of $250 or less, and are healthy and convenient to prepare: 1. Sandwiches: Pack a balanced and filling meal using the following ingredients: ● - 2 slices whole wheat bread ● - 2 slices Caribbean Passion Bacon ● - 2 slices lettuce ● - 2 slices cheese ● Total cost: $190

3. Leftovers: Make a one pot meal from last night’s dinner.

You can use this idea as a guide for making lunch without feeding the kids junk food: ● - 1 cup cooked rice ● - ¼ cup leftover Caribbean Passion Smoked Chicken ● - ½ cup steamed vegetables (or mixed vegetables) ● Total cost: $230

2. Pasta Bowl: Pasta is a good lunch option and you can add a variety of ingredients to keep kids interested. Here are a few ideas: ● - 2 cups pasta ● - ¼ cup mixed vegetables ● - ¼ cup Caribbean Passion Chub Ham (diced) ● Total cost: $200

around the brand in 30 days — caribbean passion

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Newport Mills Adopts Innovative Storage System Until recently, large warehouses were considered the only safe storage for soybean meal.

This option, however, requires handling by bob-cats and frontend loaders, and calls for many persons to dig and sweep. In an attempt to find a safer and better organized way to store the product, Newport Mills set out to find a different method.

A combination of US, French, Jamaican and Dutch engineering has created one of the world’s first facilities where soybean meal is stored in silos or massive containers. Built for large scale inventory, each of the two silos at Newport Mills can store up to 2 million pounds of the product. Using the practice of First In-First Out, the company is able to guarantee the freshest soybean meal to customers without spoilage or contamination.

This groundbreaking storage has already started to attract attention from overseas, with visitors from the Dominican Republic and The Netherlands coming in to look at the way Newport Mills constructed its modern facility.

This notable innovation is yet another example of how Newport Mills is leading the way in transforming our local farming sector.

around the brand in 30 days — nutramix

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BAD DAWG TAKES OVER PORTMORE Bad Dawg invaded the Sunshine City for back-to-back events with a stop at the CB Pan Chicken Championship on Saturday, August 23 and a visit to LIME Skool Aid, the following day. Portmore residents got on real bad, wasting no time digging into our juicy bad dawgs. Check out the photo highlights of all the fun we had during our time at UDC Car Park and Jamworld.

around the brand in 30 days — bad dawg

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EAT SMART, WIN BIG! Smart Eggs hosted an in-store promotion with Caribbean Passion to inspire the public to make better diet choices in order to promote a healthier lifestyle. Brand ambassadors visited participating Progressive Grocer locations across the island to speak with customers about our products and encourage them to enter the Eat Smart, Live Smart competition for a chance to win one of five iPod Shuffles.

Following a month long competition, which began on July 28th and ran until August 25th, five lucky persons: Robin Delisser, Raymond Peterkin and Charlyn Burgess, all from St James, Trelawney’s Roumell Roper and Latoya Virgo of St Ann, were named contest winners and are now the proud owners of sleek iPod Shuffles.

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around the brand in 30 days — smart eggs

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Creating Bonds

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Our New Chicken Houses: Imagination Farms Over the last few months, the CB Group has been busy working on the construction of 10 new chicken houses at its flagship property, Imagination Farm. CB has always been a forwardthinking organization and this special project continues to build on that legacy. The company was the first in Jamaica to construct and own solid-sided poultry houses, and now, its hit another important milestone with 70,000 baby chicks placed in the first two buildings at Imagination Farm.

CB’s hardworking teams, led by Audley Raymore, Eaton Barrett, Hubert Blair, Wilfred Lopez and Cheryl Watt, committed countless man hours to this project. With Imagination Farm complete, the CB Group proudly shows Jamaica and the world, its creativity, its boldness and its undeniable determination to become the best agricultural company in the Caribbean.

our community — our new chicken houses: imagination farms

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Certified SAFE! The results are in and CB’s Arnold Road Processing Plant, Free Town Distribution Centre and Copperwood Farms Bodles Operations were all ISO 9001:2008 and GMP/HACCP recertified. Additionally, the CB Egg Farms and Caribbean Broilers Grow-Out successfully completed their first surveillance audits by SGS, the international certification body.

As further evidence of its continued improvement, CB is delighted that five more farms: L. Beckford, E. Garib, R. Ramsahai, J.G. & R Gordon and the company’s very own Imagination Farms Ltd., have all been added to the certification list. The Group now proudly boasts 19 internationally certified farms, representing another big step towards its goal of ensuring all its facilities are up to global standards, including contract growers.

our community — certified safe

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CB Hands Out GSAT Scholarship Awards.

Just in time for the start of school, the CB Group hosted its annual GSAT Award Ceremony on Thursday, August 28 at the Knutsford Court Hotel. In its on-going effort to give back to its employees, the company awarded scholarships to 26 children of its staff members.

The 12 new and 14 existing awardees will each receive full tuition and book grants valued at $20,000 for the 2014-2015 academic year. During the event, Velton Gooden Jr., who will be attending Wolmer’s Boys School, was named the Most Outstanding GSAT Scholarship Recipient, after achieving a 95% average.

The CB Group congratulates all the GSAT awardees and wishes them the very best in their studies.

our community — certified safe

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C BIG B UPS - Birthdays - Staff Movements - A Day in the Life Of‌

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1. Curline Whyte, Kimani Madhoo 2. Ivyrene Carr, Joseph Small 3. Dwen Gordon, Dervin Thompson, Adrian Forrester 4. Fabian Grierson 6. Verley Foster, Robert Hunt, Oshane Lewis, Conroy Bartley 8. Ramon Rennie, Duhaney Alistair 10. Howard Anderson, Lorna Scott, Sharine Bonner 11. Astley Thompson 12. Wayne Nunes 13. Garfield Wallace 14. Newton Gurrell 16. Ingrid Cha, Debbie Barrett 17. Glasford Johnson, Kennisah Prehay-Brown, Latoya Thompson, Andre Salmon 18. Angella Quarrie-Mullings, Elgin Fowler, Sancha Patterson, Lamar Douglas, Andre Reid 19. Jomaine Natty, Warren Lee 20. Henrich Black, Carlene Stubbs, Marlando Stewart 21. Abendigo Smith, Jason Clarke, Floyd Burton, Shannon Haldane 22. Christine Forreston, Nicollette Watson 23. Kenrick Mattis 24. Christopher Stephenson, Angela Moreno-Palacios

Staff Movements

A very warm welcome to the newest members of the CB Family!

Nathaniel Headley Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance September 1, 2014 Andrew Raymore Communications Coordinator Marketing September 8, 2014 Ryan Silvera Events & Promotions Coordinator Marketing September 8, 2014 Sylbum Thomas Export Manager Sales/Export September 8, 2014 Roland Lattery IT Application Programmer Information Technology (IT) September 15, 2014

26. Handrel Wheatle 28. Calvin Hines 29. Paul Blair, Michelle Hamilton 30. Oral Carib

cb big ups — september birthdays + staff movements

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…

ANGELLA MULLINGS

Trayer, Traying Department, Caribbean Hatchery 1. How long have you been a member of the CB Group?

I have been working with the CB Group for 18 years.

2. What section of the group are you in and what is your role?

I am based at the Hatchery where I work as a Trayer. I am responsible for sorting the eggs by checking the shell quality and shape, and looking for black spots. I also ensure that the point of the egg is turned down as this allows for good embryonic development; if it’s in the wrong position, the embryo could potentially die. Additionally, on Sundays, I work in the office: sorting pullet chickens and dispatching chickens to farm stores.

cb big ups — a day in the life of… Angella Mullings

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3. What is the best part about working at CB? I enjoy working in the office on Sundays and interacting with customers as they come in to collect their baby chicks.

4. Describe a typical day for you from the moment you arrive at work till when you leave.

Since I am a task worker, I don’t have a fixed schedule. I generally work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, usually starting by 7:00 a.m., and I go in on Mondays and Saturdays when the trailer arrives from the wharf. Once I get into work, I collect my equipment and trolley. I take them to my work station, where my supervisor provides me with my flock number for the day. Once the eggs arrive, I place them on a table and then put them in the tray, which holds about 165 eggs. I then transfer the trays to my trolley, which fits between 30-32 trays. Once the flock number has been placed on the trolley, I take it to the Incubator Room, where they are put in incubators for 19 days. My day ends at different times, depending on the work load, but I’m usually finished by 12:00 noon.

5. What gets you through a hectic work day?

Talking with my team members about current issues and reminiscing about the past.

6. What is your favourite CB product?

My favourite CB product is Smoked Chicken.

7. If you could be in another section of the group for a day, where would you go and why?

I would go to the Arnold Road location because I am interested in seeing the different stages of the chicken being processed and packaged.

8. What has been your most embarassing moment at work?

It’s very embarrassing to get to work early, wait on my flock number and everyone else gets theirs before I do. Once they get their flock number, they’re able to start working and all I can do is sit around and wait for my eggs to arrive.

9. Name your favourite chicken/pork dish.

Sweet and sour chicken with fried rice.

cb big ups — a day in the life of… Angella Mullings

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Carribean Passion Lasagna WHO SAYS COOKING LASAGNA NEEDS TO BE HARD? WITH THIS CARIBBEAN PASSION RECIPE, YOU CAN EASILY FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS AND BE ON YOUR WAY TO INDULGING IN A DELICIOUS MEAL IN JUST 20 MINUTES! PREP TIME: 10 minutes BAKE TIME: 10 minutes

HOW TO MAKE IT

WHAT YOU’LL NEED • 3 sheets cooked lasagna noodles • 1/2 cup marinara sauce • 8 Caribbean Passion breakfast sausages, removed from casing (minced meat) • ¼ cup Caribbean Passion jerked sausages, cut into cubes • 2 cloves minced garlic • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley • 1 packet grated Parmesan cheese • 1 packet grated Mozzarella cheese • Salt & Pepper

2. In a large skillet, cook minced meat and garlic for 1 minute.

recipe corner — caribbean passion lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 450° F.

3. Add marinara sauce and fresh herbs, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

4. Grease your mini oven containers.

5. Cut lasagna sheets in three.

6. Place noodles at the bottom of the container, start layering your cheeses, sauce and noodles. Repeat layers, and top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

7. Bake for 10 minutes until top is golden brown.

8. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh garden salad.

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Smart Eggs Quiche EGGS DON’T HAVE TO BE CONFINED TO BREAKFAST; HAVE FUN WITH THEM AND CREATE A TASTY, FILLING, SMART EGGS QUICHE THAT YOU CAN SAVOUR ANY TIME OF DAY! BAKE TIME: 35-45 minutes WHAT YOU’LL NEED • 6 Smart Eggs (beaten) • 1 pound Caribbean Passion bacon (cooked and crumbled) • 2 cups chopped, fresh, baby spinach (packed) • 1 ½ cups heavy cream • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese • 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust, fitted to a 9-inch glass pie plate • Salt • Pepper

recipe corner — smart eggs quiche

HOW TO MAKE IT 1. Preheat oven to 375° F. 2. Combine eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a blender.

3. Layer spinach, bacon and cheese on the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the egg mixture on top.

4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the egg mixture is set.

5. Cut into 8 wedges and serve warm.

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Interesting Facts About Cellphones 1. The first cellphone call was made by former Motorola Inventor, Martin Cooper, on April 3, 1973. The phone weighed 2 pounds, took 10 hours to charge and only allowed for 30 minutes of talk time.

2. Voicemail first became available on mobile phones in 1986.

3. The first smart phone, the IBM Simon, was released in 1993 and featured a calendar, fax and touch screen.

4. To date, the bestselling, single cellphone model is the Nokia 1100, which has sold more than 250 million units.

5. The Sonim XP3300 is the Guinness World Record Holder for the World’s Toughest Mobile

Phone after surviving an 84 foot fall onto concrete without suffering operational damage.

6. The world’s most expensive cellphone, the iPhone 4S Elite Gold, costs USD $9,700,000 and is made from solid gold, platinum and more than 500 diamonds.

7. In cities across the globe, cellphone towers and antennas are cleverly designed to blend with the surrounding landscape and have been disguised as fake trees, clocks and drain pipes.

8. Nomophobia or “no-mobile-phone-phobia” refers to the fear of losing mobile phone contact.

Nomophobiacs experience great anxiety when they lose their phones, have no battery life, run out of credit or don’t have a network signal on their phone.

Source: www.express.co.uk & www.mashable.com

did you know? — interesting facts about cellphones

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Tips For Getting A Better Night’s Sleep Even though you’re going to bed early and getting in your 8 hours, you’re still feeling tired in the morning. Going through the work days are rough, with thoughts of quiet, relaxing naps constantly popping into your head. You can’t seem to figure out why you’re always exhausted but the problem may lie with how you’re sleeping. If you could use a little more energy during the day, step away from the caffeine, and try out a few quick tips to help you get a better night’s sleep.

1. Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day, including the weekends, to help your body establish a sleepwake schedule.

6. Create a comfy sleep environment. Fans, a cozy mattress and curtains to block out the sunlight, are just a few items you can use to make your room the ultimate sleep zone.

2. Don’t go to bed hungry or with a full stomach. Either way, you’re going to be uncomfortable and it’s going to affect your ability to fall asleep.

7. Beware of naps! They might seem like a great idea but naps can actually throw off your night time sleep. If you have to nap during the day, try not go over 30 minutes.

3. Use the same bedtime routine every night so your body knows when it’s time to relax and get some rest.

8. Turn off the gadgets. Research has found that artificial light from TVs, laptops and cellphones can prevent you from falling asleep.

4. Exercise regularly! Physical activity helps you to fall asleep faster and enjoy a deeper sleep.

5. Manage your stress. Write down a things to do list, ask for help or talk it out with a friend. If you’re stressed out, it’s likely to affect your sleep.

tid bits — tips for getting a better night’s sleep

~ Sources: www.mayoclinic.org & www.webmd.com

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We had a blast in Portmore and we’re excited to invade the 2nd city for the next CB Pan Chicken Championship: WESTERN REGIONAL ELIMINATION

S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 7 th 1 2 p. m. - 8 p. m.

EAT. LIVE. PAN

Dump Up Beach, Montego Bay. Hosted

by Pretty Boy Floyd with exciting performances by Agent Sasco, Cham and Goddy Goddy.

GRAND FINAL Sunday, November 23, 2014 12p.m.-9p.m.

The Waterfront | Downtown, Kingston

S a t u r d a y, September

T h u r s d a y, October

Copperwood Pork’s Up in Smoke Tour

CB Group’s Blood Drive: Give Love, Give Blood

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The CB Group will host its second Blood Drive “Give LOVE, Give BLOOD” on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica. We encourage our team members to come out in their numbers to support this worthy initiative.

Why Donate Blood?

What To Expect?

You don’t need a special reason to give blood.

You just need your own reason.

Come prepared.

- Have a light meal and plenty to drink.

- Bring your driver’s license or any other form of identification - Bring the names of medications you are taking.

- Some of us give blood because we were asked by a friend.

- Some know that a family member or a friend might need blood some day.

- Some believe it is the right thing we do.

Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. And you’ll feel good knowing you’ve helped change a life.

give love. give blood

Your gift of blood may help up to three people.

Donated red blood cells do not last forever. They have a shelf-life of up to 42 days. A healthy donor may donate every 56 days.

For more information please contact Alicia Bogues: Alicia.Bogues@mycbgroup.com

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