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The strengthening Bahama’s tourism sector bodes good news for U.S. food exports to CBATO’s top market in the Caribbean.

The Bahamas source 90 percent of its consumer-ready products from the United States creating an environment of opportunity for U.S. suppliers of retail products in practically all product categories.

Over the past 11 years (2004-2013) U.S. exports to the Caribbean Island Basin of consumer-oriented products and fish products have averaged over 10 percent annual growth.

Over the past 11 years (2004-2013) U.S. exports to the Caribbean Island Basin of consumer-oriented products and fish products have averaged over 10 percent annual growth.

Biotech regulation has been virtually non-existent in the Caribbean. That may change in the years ahead as twelve Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries move forward with UN Biosafety Frameworks.