Use local mangos, pineapples in manufactured foods, urges writer

A Trinidad and Tobago resident is urging local food manufacturers to embrace the use of the nation's abundant mangos and pineapples in their products. The writer believes there is a significant consumer appetite for these tropical flavors, particularly in markets like the US and UK. A recent successful introduction of a mango-flavored drink by a local coffee chain is cited as evidence of this demand.

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bakeries and food manufacturers (e.g. ice cream and drinks manufacturers) should try to incorporate our mangos and pineapples into their products

The author also raises concerns about the widespread use of artificial flavors in manufactured food items, questioning their long-term health effects. The piece prompts reflection on whether these products are rigorously tested to meet international food safety standards, suggesting that manufacturers may prioritize cost-effectiveness over consumer well-being.

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There’s a major consumer demand in the US and UK for mango and pineapple flavours.

This call to action highlights a potential avenue for economic growth by leveraging local produce, while simultaneously advocating for greater transparency and safety in the food manufacturing industry.

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Sometimes l wonder if these artificial flavours that are manufactured in a lab by people in white jackets make people sick when you get older, because the human body can’t take it anymore.