About us
Who We Are
Founded in May 2011 with a staff complement of only five employees, Nations Choice Limited has experienced significant growth and development over the years. Today, the company employs approximately 301 team members across its various operational areas, including drivers, warehouse personnel, administrative staff, production teams, accounting professionals, and clerical workers. Management places significant emphasis on maintaining a safe, productive, and respectful work environment, particularly given the operational demands associated with food handling, cold storage, transportation, and distribution. Employees receive regular training in food safety, occupational health and safety requirements, customer service standards, and Company policies and procedures.
Nations Choice Limited has established itself as a major player within the food distribution industry, trading with 32 countries and maintaining an extensive customer base of over 4,000 clients. Its clientele spans several sectors, including hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, wholesalers, hospitals, schools, and government institutions throughout Jamaica. In 2018, Nations Choice Limited expanded its operations into manufacturing and currently distributes more than ten products under the Nation’s Choice brand. These include burgers, pickled products, ham, bacon, and a variety of smoked products, reflecting the company’s continued innovation and commitment to quality.
In addition to its commercial success, Nations Choice Limited remains deeply committed to corporate social responsibility and community development. The company works closely with Osbourne Primary School and has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to community support. Following Hurricane Melissa, Nations Choice Limited played a critical role as one of the major protein suppliers to World Central Kitchen, assisting in the provision of hot meals to displaced persons in western Jamaica.
The company also places significant emphasis on employee welfare and professional growth. Nations Choice Limited has maintained a relatively low employee turnover rate compared to industry standards, which management attributes to its commitment to employee development, ongoing training, competitive compensation, and a positive workplace culture. The company maintains an open-door policy and actively encourages in-person engagement among employees at all levels of the organization, from the Chief Executive Officer and senior management team to supervisors, administrative staff, drivers, and warehouse personnel. This approach promotes transparency, facilitates the timely resolution of concerns, and contributes to a harmonious work environment characterized by strong employee morale and effective communication.
For the past fifteen years, the company has encouraged employees to raise concerns promptly. Management addresses these concerns through discussion, appropriate investigation, and constructive engagement. This approach has fostered strong employee engagement, operational stability, and a collaborative culture that drives the company’s growth and success in Jamaica’s food distribution sector. Nations Choice Limited continues to be a respected and growing enterprise, making meaningful contributions to Jamaica’s food distribution sector while positively impacting the communities it serves.
Our Team
Meet the team leading our operations.
Donald McDonald
CEO
Oral Dacosta
Sales Director
Hubert Hinds
Finance Manager
Michael Ringrose
Credit & Collections Manager
Antwayne Campbell
Distribution & Facilities Manager
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Jodi-Ann Wilson
Human Resource Manager
Mark Palmer
Marketing Manager
Ainsworth McKoy
Standards & Efficiency Manager
Distribution
Our commitment to prompt service guarantees fast delivery to customers. We provide a reliable and consistent supply of premium frozen meats, vegetables, and seafood, boasting a substantial storage capacity of Five Million kg. To ensure consistent availability, we maintain an ample inventory, with a minimum equivalent to an 8-week supply for all our products.
With our dedicated fleet and
streamlined logistics, we pride ourselves on delivering your orders punctually
and with utmost efficiency. Our extensive distribution capacity ensures reach is facilitated by a
fleet of over 40 trucks, enabling us to deliver island-wide with exceptional
efficiency. We pride ourselves on our robust distribution network, ensuring
that all parishes receive deliveries at least three times per week, guaranteeing
freshness and quality with every shipment.
Processing
Our state-of-the-art facility processing facility is located in Swansea Clarendon. We offer a range of value-added protein that are cut, pickled, and smoked as well as Bacon and Burgers.
Our daily 24-hour operations are supported by a team of 50 dedicated individuals, committed to meeting our customers' unique requirements. Quality Control is important to us and all processing are done to the highest standards in alignment with industry operating standards.
Request a customization, and we'll ensure it's fulfilled to your satisfaction.
Packaging
We provide versatile packaging options tailored to our customers' preferences, including consumer packaging for retail sale, private-label and custom-branded products for select clients.