EUROPEAN BOOST FOR CARIBBEAN RUM
April 1st, 2012
BY MICHAEL KOSMIDES
The Caribbean rum industry will receive a multimillion Euro boost after the European Commission signed three financial agreements with the Caribbean Forum of African Caribbean and Pacific States, identifying the sector as a priority for assistance. Senior sources from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) told just-drinks the regional run industry will be supported with EUR7.7 million out of a EUR46.5 million agreement finalised on Wednesday (April 18) that will help, for instance, remove technical barriers to trading Caribbean rum. The programme ...
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