CGA Caribbean

Our Story is tied to the Soil of the Caribbean... CGA Limited is proud to be the only indigenous manufacturer of soaps, edible oils, margarines and shortenings for over 80 years. Our story is tied to the soil of the Caribbean. Just like the coconut tree, a symbol representing leisure and shade for some and a core for us. We are a private company located in Trinidad manufacturing soaps, edible oils and fats. Everything we do is done in the region using Caribbean materials, knowledge and experience. We provide both direct and indirect employment across the region. From the coconut tree comes copra, the dried kernels of the coconut which contains over 65% oil. Weve been pressing oil from copra since 1937. That was the year estate owners from across the islands, from varying backgrounds, came together to form an association. A year later they commissioned a central mill in Laventille where all copra could be brought and processed. While we might no longer be an association, our locatio...