It all started with United Estates Limited (UEL), an Industrial and Provident Society registered on August 1982 with offices located at Bybrook, Bog Walk in the parish of St Catherine, approximately 26 miles from the capital Kingston, Jamaica. UEL was an agro-industrial enterprise that owned a processing facility and agricultural lands. In 2001, came the birth of Trade Winds Citrus with it the movement of the Tru-Juice Premium Quality and Freshhh Fruit Drinks, into mainstream Jamaica.
UEL - Awards (United Estates Limited)
Over the years United Estates Limited (UEL) has earned various awards both for achievements in exports and the local agro-industry. Awards achieved included:
1988 : Jamaica Exporters Association - Member J$10M Exporters Club
1989 : JAMPRO Award - National Champion Exporter (Fresh Foods)
1990 : JAMPRO Award - Champion Export Farmer (National)
1991 : Jamaica Exporters Association - Member J$20M Exporters Club