Western Union 0318
Recently, pioneering World Foods brand Tropical Sun hosted the UK’s African and Caribbean media and promoters at the headquarters of Wanis: the UK’s leading distributor of African and Caribbean food and drinks brands, including Tropical Sun.
Organised in collaboration with ethnic communications agency Rich Visions, the event was a UK media milestone, bringing together an unprecedented number of influential African and Caribbean executives, journalists, presenters and personalities.
1 of 11
Tropical Sun Luxury Tropical Hamper
2 of 11
Members of Team Tropical Sun
3 of 11
Presentations by Team Tropical Sun
4 of 11
Mavis Amankwah of Rich Visions
5 of 11
A tour Wanis Warehouse
6 of 11
A tour Wanis Warehouse
7 of 11
Capable Cook and Daughter
8 of 11
For the love of Tropical Sun
9 of 11
Marfo Children Care Foundation in Ghana
10 of 11
Miss Caribbean UK 2017 'Queen Elizabeth' Williams
11 of 11
Tony Fairweather of Fairweather Productions
The event’s primary focus was detailing the 22-year history of Tropical Sun Foods, beginning with the brand’s origins, moving through product development and culminating in community collaboration, and amongst others the brand’s work within BAME communities, including their Classrooms for Jamaica, Marfo Children Care Foundation and Sickle Cell UK projects.
Attendees were served with international food made with Tropical Sun products including Jerk Chicken, Jollof Rice and Spiced Bun ‘N’ Cheese.
Following presentations by the brand’s Directors, Marketing Director and Brand Manager, media were invited to ask questions, give feedback, put forward ideas and given a tour of the warehouse. The event was brought to a close with warm and productive conversations between brand representatives and media members.
AdSense In Article
Wanis was founded in 1964 with the launch of a small trade-only food store in North London. It represents Tropical Sun and many other renowned brands including PA Benjamins, Carib, Honeybun, Seprod and Tropiway.
Tropical Sun was founded in 1996 when it began importing a few specialist ingredients and daily essentials for the UK’s thriving ethnic communities. 22 years on, its range boasts over 450 products including drinks, sauces and seasonings from sunshine countries including Jamaica, Nigeria, USA, Thailand, Ghana, Barbados and more.