MORE THAN 140 FARMERS AT THE PRASLIN SEA MOSS ASSOCIATION WORKED TO FACILITATE A TEST SHIPMENT OF SUN-DRIED SEA MOSS.

Emanating from Export Saint Lucia’s recent mission to the United States, it was observed that growing consumer trends that encourage healthy eating presented an opportunity to export dried sea moss from Saint Lucia.

Through the guidance of Export Saint Lucia, the Praslin Sea Moss Association has capitalized on the opportunity, and shipped its first export to the USA. Having been put in contact with a buyer from the US, more than 140 farmers belonging to the association have worked expeditiously to facilitate a test shipment of sun-dried sea moss.

Export Saint Lucia CEO, Sunita Daniel, expressed her delight with the new venture. Daniel said: “The US market is a traditionally difficult market to access and when you get one foot in the door you dare not let the opportunity pass.”

President of the Praslin Sea Moss Farmers Association, Bonaventure Jn. Baptiste, said the main aim of the Association is to reduce poverty in the community of Praslin. He anticipates that the potential new market for the export of sea moss will help the association realize its goal.