AMAZON CARIBBEAN GUYANA Ltd. (often referred as AMCAR) was registered in 1986 and started operation in 1987 of processing of palm hearts and their export in cans and jars to France. Over the years it gained other overseas markets. The wild Organic Hearts of Palm can be found in supermarkets in Guyana, Europe and North America.

The product is 100% made in Guyana by Guyanese. Amazon Caribbean Guyana Ltd. is a Guyanese company, with 51% Guyanese ownership. AMCAR is not a subsidiary of a foreign company. It is established in Guyana and does not have subsidiaries in the country or overseas.

AMCAR was issued with its first Timber Sales Agreement (TSA number 01/90) in August 1990. The TSA was renewed in October 2013 and in February 2020. It will expire in February 2030.

AMCAR is certified (INTERNATIONAL FEATURED STANDARD) IFS FOOD Version 8.0 in 2024. IFS certification requires a yearly audit (announced and unannounced) from international specialized auditors. AMCAR has successfully passed IFS audits since 2010. It is equivalent to FSC 22000 and BRC. With this certification, AMCAR's Quality Management System is recognized worldwide.

AMCAR is the only company in Guyana to be certified ORGANIC. Organic certification requires yearly audits (announced and unannounced) from international specialized auditors. AMCAR has successfully passed audits every year since 1997. Its products are certified WILD ORGANIC HEART OF PALM and ACAI.

AMCAR is certified KOSHER since 2015

AMCAR exports WILD ORGANIC HEARTS OF PALM to Europe, North America, South America and Middle East.

Organic Heart of Palm from Guyana is the only Guyanese product present on every supermarket shelf in France.

AMCAR product is 100% MADE IN GUYANA.

AMAZON CARIBBEAN GUYANA LIMITED

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