Support Yourself Belize!

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On Monday I went shopping with my mother and brother, and I realized that BELIZE MAKES A GOOD AMOUNT OF PRODUCTS!! In third form at Saint Catherine Academy, we had a field trip to Verena's Inc and that was when I discovered that this Belizean-owned company produced ketchup and BBQ sauce. They also produce dish washing liquid, fabric softener and laundry soap. I was amazed and impressed by this, so I went home and insisted that my parents only buy VERENA'S KETCHUP!

What sense does it make to buy imported ketchup, BBQ sauce and other products when they are being produced locally? When we buy imported products, we are throwing our money out of our economy! Do you understand what that means? Money that could continue circulating around in Belize and that can begin growing and multiplying is being sent to America, Europe and Asia. We are making other countries richer when we could be supporting ourselves!

I love Verena's ketchup. It is just as good as, if not better than, Heinz and other imported brands. Thankfully, getting Belizeans to buy Marie Sharp pepper is no issue, but there are more products offered by Belizeans. Besides the ones previously mentioned, jam, olive oil, concentrate, jelly, seasoning, juices, and so many more are produced locally.

Now, Belizeans! Next time you go grocery shopping, look for the label that says "A product of Belize". I urge you to support YOUR people and buy locally-made products. You are not only helping Verena's Inc or Marie Sharp, you are helping your country and ultimately yourself!