BVC June 2015 - page 32

32 June 2015 - Business View Caribbean
to send our staff to the major food shows and event
catering conferences to keep us on the cutting edge of
the industry.”
Going for the Green
Green initiatives are a driving force in the company’s
expansion and remodelling efforts. They are currently
upgrading their main facility by installing a solar photo-
voltaic system that will cover approximately 30 percent
of the electricity demand. Other eco-wise solutions in-
clude a switch to LED lighting, and recycling of card-
board boxes, oil, plastic, and pallets.
Why such a high priority on going green? Leacock says
the reasons are two-fold: “First is the cost factor – cost
savings we are looking to gain, especially from the LED
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