Guyana showcases agro-processing ability at AgroFest 2026 in Barbados

The Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) was in Bridgetown for AgroFest 2026, promoting Guyanese products for three days.
AgroFest 2026, which concluded on Sunday, was held at Queen’s Park under the theme “Innovation Driving Profitable, Sustainable Agriculture”. The festival features a range of displays, including crafts, local produce, agro-processing and research.
GO-Invest, in a social media post, stated that the Guyana Hub at the event attracted hundreds of visitors, offering value-added food products, beverages and handcrafted items that highlight Guyana’s growing agro-processing and creative sectors.

In another statement on Facebook, GO-Invest said it welcomed Barbados PM Mia Mottley to the Guyana Hub. She was accompanied by Barbados’ Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Shantal Munro-Knight, and President of Suriname, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons.
The booth also received a visit from the President of Barbados, Jeffrey Bostic, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Kevin Greenidge. The officials engaged with the Chief Operations Officer of the Guyana Office for Investment, Tebogah Christian, and the Director of Export and Trade, Kibbyann Chester-Harding.
According to the agency, AgroFest provides an important platform for Guyanese agro-processors, manufacturers and artisans to connect directly with consumers, distributors and business stakeholders in the Barbadian market. Emphasis has been placed on building brand awareness, understanding market preferences and fostering discussions that could lead to long-term trade relationships.
Ahead of the festival, more than 50 Guyanese business proprietors participated in a Business-to-Business (B2B) engagement session facilitated by the Guyana Office for Investment at the Accra Beach Hotel. The session connected Guyanese producers with Barbadian distributors and business representatives to discuss market access, distribution channels and potential partnerships.
Participants also received insights into regulatory requirements, consumer trends and logistics.
Meetings were also held with regional trade partners, including the Caribbean Export Development Agency, to discuss programmes, access to finance and technical support for exporters. Discussions focused on strengthening export readiness and improving competitiveness.
GO-Invest said its participation at AgroFest 2026 reflects the importance of regional platforms in advancing intra-CARICOM trade and supporting small and medium-sized enterprises. The agency continues to work with public and private sector partners to promote Guyanese products and facilitate engagement opportunities aimed at sustainable trade growth.