Graduation and Tour
As a member of the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC), Seprod has benefitted from alliances promoting the use of USAbased soybean oil. The SBO Masters Program, a first of its kind for employees and customers, widened the knowledge of the product and understanding of the full supply chain and sustainability claims of its participants.
Participants from various sectors eagerly participated in a trade mission to Indiana USA. During the visit, they toured Corteva Agriscience, experienced a high oleic demonstration at Gainbridge Fieldhouse home of the Indiana Pacers and observed operations at Bunge and Sheller Farms. The Gainbridge Fieldhouse caterers, who use high oleic soybean oil for over 600 events annually, incorporated this into their lunch menu, demonstrating its practical applications. The itinerary also included visits to the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Beck’s Hybrids, Cox Farms, and
a BBQ Reception at Howell Farm. These engagements provided invaluable insights into soybean production, processing, and industry best practices.
Indiana Soybean Alliance Chair Kevin Cox, a farmer from Clay County, welcomed the third class of graduates from the Soybean Oil Masters Program. “You have joined an elite group of only 1,000 graduates from around the world. Your region has shown a particular dedication to soybean oil knowledge and growth, “he said. The Jamaican participants created much excitement at the graduation ceremony, where they felt honoured to receive a
certificate of completion. This event underscored the educational and developmental achievements of the program.
The collaboration between Seprod, CPL, and USSEC anticipates a profound impact on the Jamaican industry, fostering expertise, innovation, and international partnerships. The commitment to excellence and continuous improvement highlights Seprod’s motto, “Made by Seprod, must be good.”
SEPROD & BRYDENS GROUP
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS ’ HIGHLIGHTS
MAIN TAKEAWAYS
• SEPROD GROUP, THROUGH A.S. BRYDENS, PURCHASES 44% OF CPJ SHARES
This acquisition was secured by A.S. Bryden in a $5.2-billion transaction on the week ending July 12, 2024. A.S. Brydens is expected to increase its stake overtime.
• SEPROD TARGETS TOURISM MARKET AFTER CPJ BUY-IN
With the recent acquisition of the 44.8 percent of shares in Caribbean Producers (Jamaica) limited (CPJ), Seprod will be tapping into the hospitality services market.
CPJ, a food and beverage distributor, primarily services hotels and resorts in Jamaica and st lucia.
• SEPROD TARGETS LATAM FOR EXPANSION
Seprod is focusing on Central America and countries in Latin America for our latest expansion. This is to ensure that our growing group continues to expand into a global player.
We are already testing our products and also have contract-manufacturing arrangements with companies already in the LATAM market
Our footprint into Latin America should be evident within 24 - 36 months, said Pandohie at our recently concluded agm.
ERNST & YOUNG (EY) ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Our chairman, PB Scott, was named the Master winner of the Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year Jamaica Award.
By virtue of this win, Scott will be among 52 other participants vying for the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year in Monaco later this year.
EY World Entrepreneur of the Year boasts visionary founders, transformative CEOs and business leaders from around the world in the ultimate global competition for entrepreneurs. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of intrepid leaders
whose vision and innovation create long-term value and build a better working world.
P.B’s Previous Awards:-
2023 - Awarded Jamaica’s second highest civilian honour, Order of Jamaica (OJ), for exceptional contributions to economic development and outstanding leadership in the business sector
2017 - Awarded the Order of Distinction, Commander Class (CD), for his contributions to business development in Jamaica and the Caribbean
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First Row, L - R: Dahlia, Euton, Shannette
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Second Row, L - R: Remayla, Akaylia, Clivette, Osric, Charmaine
Third Row, L - R: Shadae`, Petal, Lass-Annea, Annica, Claudine, Afrecika
Fourth Row, L - R: Wavion, Shana, Andrew, Abigail, Miguel
Our beloved Monster Milk has inked a two-year partnership with Illumination and Universal Studios to promote Monster Milk with the world renowned minions. To mark this “Scary Good” collaboration, we invited employees to dress in their Best Minions Outfit and launched our real life Monster Milk Mascot.
The Art of Taking Exams Workshop
As 123 grades 10-13 students of the Denham Town High School prepared for their CXC Examinations, the Seprod Foundation partnered with Dr. Karla Hylton of the YES Institute to host a workshop entitled “The Art of Taking Exams”.
On April 16, the students sat in a comprehensive session designed to equip students with the necessary strategies for exam success.
I am happy for this session today. It has helped me to be more confident in doing my upcoming exams.
- Head Girl, Denham Town High
- Deputy Head Boy, Denham Town High
Girls in ICT Day
On April 25, in celebrating Girls in ICT Day, The Seprod Foundation partnered with Arel Limited to empower girls at the St Aloysius Primary. Through this initiative, we
introduced the girls to the exciting world of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and highlighted the vast opportunities available in this field.
Representatives engaged the students with interactive sessions, sharing their experiences and insights to motivate the girls to explore and pursue careers in ICT.
I didn’t know girls could be engineers, so seeing a female engineer was cool.
- Grade 4 Student
Read Across Jamaica Day
Read Across Jamaica Day is observed islandwide and encourages children to build a healthy habit of reading. This year, volunteers from the Seprod Group read to students at the Edward Seaga Primary, Union Gardens Infant, North Street Primary, Tarrant Primary, Seaforth Primary, and Linstead Primary. This experience was really great, I now know the meanings of some of the key terms that they use to ask the exam questions and the best ways to answer them.
In addition, through a partnership with the Jamaica Trade Board, we engaged in this initiative at St. Aloysius Primary and St. George’s Primary schools. Representatives from the Seprod Group and Jamaica Trade Board not only read to the children but also shared a PEP activity relating to trade with Grade 4 students in preparation for their PEP exam.
The Seprod Foundation also donated books to each of the schools that our volunteers visit.
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University Computing Challenge (OUCC Jamaica) and Awards Ceremony
Seprod Foundation partnered with the American Friends of Jamaica and National Organizers, Halls of Learning to make OUCC Jamaica available and accessible to all students in Jamaica. The challenge tests students’ problem-solving and computational skills from Grades 4-13 and covers a wide range of topics in computer science and programming which encourages the students to think critically and creatively.
This year over 500 students participated in round 1 of the challenge, 105 of which made it to the in-person finals of the challenge. All the challenge finalists also benefited from an exciting robotics workshop, which introduced them to robotics. 51 top-ranking students, from primary and secondary schools across Jamaica attended the awards ceremony on June 14, 2024.
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STUDENTS PARTICIPATED
Code Jamaica Expo: WRO Jamaica Future Innovators + Veggie Mania Challenge
George Headley Primary School emerged as the standout performer at the inaugural Code Jamaica Expo featuring the Future Innovators category of the World Robot Olympiad Jamaica (WRO Jamaica), a project based robotics competition and exhibition. The competition is part of Code Jamaica suite of programmes organized by Halls of Learning and supported by the Seprod Foundation, Musson Foundation and the American Friends of Jamaica. The Kingston-based primary school ‘Tech-Titans’ A team secured the top prize, while the B team took third place. Reach Academy’s ‘Thunderbolts’ team placed second.
The WRO Jamaica Future Innovators encourages students to develop project based robotic solutions addressing real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 9 teams participated showcasing their robotic solutions for real-world problems centered around this year’s theme of Earth Allies: Sustainable Future and Force of Nature. Each team researched and constructed functional robots tailored to address specific societal challenges.
The Code Jamaica Expo also featured the Veggie Mania Championships where students used real-time coding to programme their robots to compete in head-to-head missions. Robo Swans of St. Hugh’s Preparatory clinched the championship!
I have never seen anything like this, it was cool. I am excited to go back to school and work on my coding to be better for next year.
- WRO Future Innovator Participant, Clan Carthy Primary School
On May 2nd, 2024, the Health and Wellness Services Department launched their “Reset My Mental Health” Challenge. This initiative saw the Seprod Group joining forces with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Our Hi-5 Commitment Boards and Wellness Walks were big hits among the employees.
Employees were encouraged to affix their handprint on the boards created and invited to join our wellness walks in support of mental health awareness.
It is still being predicted that
THE 2024 HURRICANE SEASON WILL BE VERY ACTIVE
THE INTENSELY ACTIVE HURRICANE SEASON PREDICTIONS ARE BASED ON:
The extremely warm sea surface / water temperature across the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The water temperature (82 F) at the start of this season is what we typically see around August. Warm sea temperatures provide energy to fuel the intensity of the hurricanes.
The extremely warm air temperature across the region. Rising, hot air will produce more storms.
2024 ATLANTIC TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES
