Barbados’ food import bill reaches nearly $1 billion

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October 31, 2026

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Barbados continues to spend millions importing food.

Last year, that bill totalled $958 million, compared with $864.4 million the previous year.

The information was provided by Minister of Agriculture and Food and Nutritional Security, Dr Shantal Munro-Knight.

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