National Agro-Industrial Import Substitution Platform — Tomato Phase I
A strategically led platform to produce, process and export high-quality tomato products — reducing imports, retaining foreign exchange and building a resilient, food-secure future for Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Building food sovereignty and retaining value.
We can produce. We can process. We can retain value locally.
Food Sovereignty
Reduce dependence on imports and strengthen national food security through local production and processing.
Foreign Exchange Retention
Retain millions in foreign exchange annually by substituting imports with local value-added processing.
Job Creation & Farmer Participation
Create jobs across farming, processing, logistics and distribution while empowering local farmers and communities.
CARICOM Export Opportunity
Establish a competitive platform to serve regional markets and capture export opportunities.
Government Alignment
Aligned with national priorities for food security, economic resilience and sustainable agricultural development.
~50 Acres Anchor Landholder Committed
Land access secured to drive Phase I production. Strong agricultural experience and long-term commitment provide the foundation for farmer participation and outgrower development.
120 Acres Phase I Platform
Integrated production, processing and distribution platform delivering sustainable local production, value-added processing and domestic market supply.
An integrated value chain from farm to market.
A fully integrated platform designed to produce, process and distribute high-quality tomato products for the domestic market and CARICOM export.
Farmers & Production
- Anchor landholder (~50 acres)
- Farmer participation & outgrower network
- Good agricultural practices (GAP)
- Year-round production planning
Processing Facility
- Modern processing facility
- Sorting, washing, blanching & crushing
- Quality control & food safety
- Efficient, scalable operations
Value-Added Products
- Sauces, concentrates, juices & more
- Sustainable packaging solutions
- Consistent quality & brand development
- Higher value creation locally
Domestic Distribution
- Retailers, restaurants & institutions
- Reliable cold chain & logistics
- Local brands & consumer trust
- Strengthening food security
CARICOM Export Markets
- Access to CARICOM markets
- Competitive quality & pricing
- Export compliance & certification
- Growth beyond our shores
Food sovereignty. Foreign exchange retention. Regional growth.
A capital-efficient, impact-driven platform positioned to deliver strong financial returns while advancing national and regional development goals.
Capital deployed across agriculture, processing, distribution and working capital to deliver integrated value.
Equity capital will drive development, unlock concessional finance and create long-term, sustainable value.
Blended finance structure designed to optimise cost of capital, mitigate risk and maximise impact.
Attractive returns. Disciplined operations.
A phased approach. Clear milestones. Sustainable results.
Foundation & Setup
- SPV establishment
- Anchor landholder agreement (~50 acres)
- Detailed feasibility study
- Financing roadmap & term sheet
- Strategic partner engagement
Design & Financing
- Engineering & facility design
- Environmental & social assessments
- Secure financing commitments
- Offtake & supply agreements
- Operating model finalisation
Construction & Setup
- Site works & civil construction
- Equipment procurement & installation
- Farm development & planting
- Recruitment & training
- Commissioning planning
Commissioning & Ramp-Up
- Facility commissioning
- Production trials
- Quality systems implementation
- Market readiness
- Initial commercial production
Full Operations & Expansion
- Full scale operations
- Market expansion (regional & export)
- Process optimisation
- Value-added product development
- Phase II expansion planning
The team driving the national agro-industrial platform.
A proven leadership team combining capital expertise, governance, government engagement and agricultural stewardship to deliver long-term value for Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Jason Kehoe
Founder & Executive Chairman
Evergreen Global Holdings Ltd
“Responsible for establishing and leading Evergreen Global Holdings Ltd and sponsoring the Platform.”
Ian Jarvis
Executive Chairman
Agro-Industrial Platform
“Responsible for development of the integrated investment platform and investor readiness programme.”
Anchor Agricultural Partner
Landholder & Agricultural Steward
Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
“Provides agricultural experience, land access and commitment to long-term production.”
Charles Giles
Government & Stakeholder Relations
“Leads government engagement and stakeholder alignment to support platform development and growth.”
Evergreen Operating Team
Operations, Finance & Development
“Executes day-to-day operations, financial management and project delivery to drive results.”
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Local production. Local value. Global potential.
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