Caribbean home cooking gets a convenient new twist with the United States launch of Grace Caribbean Traditions, the first full range of frozen meals to capture the robust flavours of Caribbean food, without the hassle of hours in the kitchen.

The Grace Caribbean Traditions range includes four popular Caribbean favourites - Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas, Jerk Shrimp, Curried Chicken and Curried Mutton, all with white rice. The meals are ready to eat after five minutes in the microwave.

"Many people are going to be surprised by the authenticity of these meals. We've captured the flavours and essence of Caribbean home-style cooking and made it convenient as a frozen meal. The reward is that once you put the meal on the plate, you know that this is the real thing - from the spices to the consistency of the gravies that accompany each meal," said Ricardo Bryan, regional business manager - United States of America, Grace Foods.

While Caribbean nationals living in the U.S. will easily welcome the new products, the Grace Caribbean Traditions meals should also find favour with some of the millions of Americans who visit the Caribbean each year and who are eager to relive the taste of the islands.

Grace Caribbean Traditions meals will be available in Caribbean stores and leading supermarket chains, and are distributed by Calip Dairies (718-518-8700) and Tree of Life, Inc. (904-940-2496). For more information please visit www.gracefoods.com.

About GraceKennedy

GraceKennedy is the Caribbean's leading food manufacturer and distributor. The Grace brand spans a range of quality products in categories such as beverages, fish and meats, canned vegetables, condiments and sauces and general grocery items. Grace Tropical Rhythms fruit drinks, Grace Coconut Water, Grace Sodas, and Grace Caribbean Mixes are among the brand's most popular products.

GraceKennedy, which started in Jamaica in 1922 as a small trading concern, is now a dynamic corporation, growing from a privately owned enterprise to a public company listed on the stock exchanges of Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.