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Episode # 12. April 02, 2011
Eric Reid - A Discussion on the Cocoa Industry
Musical Prelude – In My Condition by ‘Shake’ Keane Every Episode is starts with a brief review of global matters that are of interests to the Caribbean and its Diaspora.
This is a discussion with Eric Reid, the President and CEO of SPAGnVOLA which is a Maryland, United States based chocolate company. With Eric is the former Chief Agriculture Officer Lennox Daisley. Both men introduced themselves by giving a description of their academic background, career and interest in the cocoa industry. In addition, Eric comments briefly on the racial tension that exists in the Dominican Republican and Lennox Daisley responds either directly or adds important information regarding his proposal for a developed cocoa industry in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The interview with Mr. Reid can be heard here.
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