Jamaicans definitely have a very special relationship with food. Our love of preparing and eating good food is culturally celebrated in poems, songs, wise sayings and folklore. Many people will travel far and wide just to partake in a fancy food festival or curry goat cook-up.

Food also has a major effect on our economy. Apart from the profits that food providers can make, other businesses can benefit from our fascination with food. If you’re planning an event and you want to encourage people to participate, just let it be known that free food will be available!

The benefits of the food industry

On the positive side, our country is experiencing a resurgence in the quantity and quality of food service professionals. When I was in school, over 20 years ago, it was not considered ambitious to take a home economics class, as you didn’t see how it could contribute to a lucrative career. Continue reading Food and your Finances →