In 1980, in Belize, Central America, Marie Sharp came up with some recipes for sauces, jams, and jellies while experimenting with fresh Habanero peppers, vegetables, and fruits from her farm. She was overwhelmed with positive feedback and encouragement when neighbors and friends tasted them. That was when she decided to turn it into a family business.
Initially, Marie Sharp started their production in a small kitchen with help from relatives and an employee. With a determined business frame of mind, it has grown to over 20 employees in their factory in Stann Creek, Belize, manufacturing for the local and international markets.
Marie Sharp’s family-owned business takes great pride and honor in producing products with the highest quality, living up to their slogan, “Proud Products of Belize.”
“Produced in the fertile foothills of the Mayan Mountains in Stann Creek Valley, Belize Central America. All our products are organic, farm-to-bottle, utilizing, hand-harvested, sustainably sourced vegetables and fruits. We hand chop freshly picked whole carrots, onions, garlic cloves, prickly pear and all our ingredients to make the finest product for you.”
From humble beginnings in a small Belizean kitchen, Marie Sharp turned her passion for peppers into a global brand. Over four decades later, her family-owned company stands as a proud Belizean success story—celebrated worldwide for its authentic flavor, innovation, and dedication to quality.
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