Angostura expands reach into 170 countries
Monday 14 December 2020
Angostura cocoa bitters on display at Angostura House during a product launch on July 29. PHOTO BY VIDYA THURAB -
TRADE and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon said Angostura Holdings Ltd has met and surpassed its initial projected reach in the global beverage market.
Speaking at the Angostura Champions Award ceremony on Saturday evening, Gopee-Scoon said during the period January to November, Angostura bitters alone accounted for $179 million worth of exports or 85 per cent of the company s total exported products.
In addition to the cocoa bitters launched only in July, Angostura has further diversified its product line with White Oak Watermelon and Sorrel flavoured rums.
Near-death survivor cops Angostura Champions award
Sunday 13 December 2020
Winner of the 2020 Angostura Champions Award Elizabeth Aleong collects her cheque from Minister of Trade and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon, and Angostura Holdings Ltd chairman Terrence Bharath. - PHOTO COURTESY ANGOSTURA HOLDINGS LTD
TWO years ago, Elizabeth Aleong was unable to walk or talk after suffering a bilateral stroke.
After several months of intense therapy, she was able to walk onto the stage of Angostura Holdings Ltd on Saturday night to claim the title Angostura Champion 2020 for her work with special needs children.
She received a trophy and $50,000 which will be channelled into her organisation.