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“We have seven products available: pepper sauce, grated garlic, grated ginger, ginger and garlic paste, mixed pickles, and our pickled onions. It’s all organic…I decided why not do it for consumers and a lot of people have given a good response to the idea,” Primo shared.

This year, Marketplace Uncapped featured producers who have already had their products tested. Alicia James of

Body Essentials Organic Skincare Line shared that her hair oil has been a bestseller.

“Our products are licensed by the Food and Drug Department for manufacturing. So, you don’t have to worry about what you’re using on your skin. Body Essentials is a household name now,” she beamed.

At her booth with over 50 products was Sursattie Paul from Grove, East Bank Demerara under her brand, Fresh Packagers. From seasonings to pepper sauces to authentic snacks, she has been creating new products since her launch some 13 years ago.

“When you think about the kitchen, think about event as she expressed, “At this Uncapped, we get to interact with our old customers and we also get new customers.”

Meanwhile, Radhika Basdeo has successfully set up her business Basdeo’s Enterprise since all the spices we have for curry, stews, chowmein, and everything for the kitchen. For health benefits, we have sesame seeds, turmeric and chia seeds.”

Paul was elated at the opportunity to reach a wider audience through the she launched in 2021 and has achieved the Made In Guyana mark issued by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards. She offers dried salted fish, spices, achars, and split peas powder among other products on her local line.