1	About Nutmeg & Mace The Nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans Houtt) belongs to the family Myristicaceae, with 18 genera and 300 species. Myristica is the largest genus, with 72 species
2	About Nutmeg & Mace/2 Currently, global trade in nutmeg (and mace) is differentiated by its geographic origin: Indonesian nutmeg (and mace) is referred to as East Indian Nutmeg while Grenadian nutmeg (and mace) is referred to as West Indian nutmeg The species Myristica fragrans Houtt. is grown in Grenada
3	About Nutmeg & Mace/3 World production of nutmeg is estimated at 10,000 – 12,000 MT per year with major producers being Indonesia and Grenada as second largest in the world. Indonesia produces some 75% of world demand, while Grenada produces 20%
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11	Table 3.3.1 Annual Income (Nutmeg + Mace) (Based on 2000 Market Price)
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37	The Processing Industry Highly labour intensive, employing many unskilled and a few experienced workers. With the exception of one unit operations, there is an absence of mechanical aids or machinery for handling and processing the crop. The processing tasks are manual, tedious and repetitive. The processing operations are discontinuous, necessitating excessive handling, bagging and unbagging.
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54	The Nutmeg Industry in Grenada The majority of the production within Grenada’s Nutmeg Industry can be derived from the production of four companies: Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association (GCNA) W&W Spices Noelville Ltd De La Grenada Industries
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57	Products Privately owned W&W Spices opened its modern mechanized plant in the parish of St. Andrew’s in January 2002, producing wholesale products - essential oils from various spices (nutmeg and pimento oils) and oleoresin – as well as a line of retail ground and pre-packaged spices. . In 1990, Morne Delice Nutmeg Syrup became the first Caribbean food product to receive the Grand Gold Medal. In that year also, another La Grenade product was recognized by these quality experts. Monde Selection presented La Grenade Liqueur with its Gold Medal. In 1992, the La Grenade and Morne Delice products passed out of "cottage industry" category when a modern food processing plant was commissioned. La Grenade Liqueur Morne Delice Nutmeg Jam and Jelly Morne Delice Nutmeg Syrup de La Grenade Guava Jam and Jelly Market – Local, Regional and international with a 50-50 spilt between local and overseas. US Distributors are located in Florida.
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64	New and Potential Products in 2004 – also for the US market GNOplus – a pain relieving cream Soaps Therapeutic/Aromatherapy Massage Cream Insect Repellent
65	NOELVILLE LTD. “NUT-MED” In July 2000, a new product was launched, NUT-MED INSTANT PAIN RELIEVING SPRAY, and has found exceptional acceptance on the local and overseas market. Our mission is to continue with the development of more indigenous agri-based products. Launched in 20 July 2000, Nut-Med has sold over 100,000 bottles in the last 3 years. The ingredients of NutMed are Nutmeg Oil, Mace Oil, Menthol, Wintergreen (Methyl Salicylate) and Cocount Oil in alcohol base.
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