CGA Caribbean

What CGA Caribbean does

CGA Caribbean LTD is a Trinidad and Tobago-based manufacturer of coconut-derived consumer products, operating since 1937 from its headquarters and manufacturing facility on Eastern Main Rd, Laventille, Port of Spain. The company organizes its portfolio around multiple sub-brands: cooking oils under Simply Natural and Nariel; Constance Estate expeller-pressed infused coconut oils in Garlic, Chilli, and Lemon flavors; the Marigold vegan butter and Hostess spreads lines; bath and body soaps across the Duet, d'OR, Every, and Purist lines; and the Cedros Bay premium skincare sub-brand, which produces facial oils (Bakuchiol, Squalene, Vitamin C, CBD Alternative), cleansers, moisturizers, lip care, body scrubs, and gift sets made with organic virgin coconut oil sourced from Cedros, Trinidad. The catalog spans 90+ SKUs across cooking, bath and body, skincare, gift sets, home care, and wholesale categories.

CGA Caribbean operates a multi-channel distribution model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce through its own cgacaribbean.com website (with self-serve purchasing, account registration, and a wholesale category for bulk orders), marketplace sales through Amazon USA under merchant ID A34TW47VJDED67 for international customers, domestic shipping within Trinidad and Tobago via TTPOST at a flat rate of TTD$30 for up to 25kg, and worldwide international shipping calculated at checkout. Pricing is denominated in Trinidad and Tobago Dollars with unit prices ranging from TTD$15 for individual soap bars to TTD$590 for premium gift sets, operating on a pay-as-you-go billing cadence with a 14-day return policy for unused items.

The company employs 51-100 staff and serves health-conscious consumers in Trinidad and Tobago seeking natural, vegan, and cruelty-free personal care and food products, gift shoppers, and wholesale buyers in the Caribbean region. The primary customer segments are health-conscious consumers using coconut oils for cooking, vegan baking, and natural skincare routines, supplemented by gift set purchasers and wholesale retailers. The company has no publicly disclosed funding, no subsidiaries, no parent company, and is privately held under Trinidadian corporate law, with its recent strategic activity focused on the August 2025 Cedros Bay launch in Barbados (its first international retail expansion), November 2024 product launches in the CBD Alternative Facial Oil and Sensitive Skin Soap categories, and participation in the TTMA Awards and Clean Green Agribusiness sustainability framework.

Name

CGA Caribbean

Legal name

CGA Caribbean LTD

Website

https://cgacaribbean.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CGA Caribbean LTD is a Trinidad and Tobago-based manufacturer founded in 1937 that produces coconut-derived cooking oils, bath soaps, and the premium Cedros Bay skincare line. The company serves health-conscious consumers, gift shoppers, and wholesale buyers through DTC e-commerce, Amazon USA, and regional shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Laventille

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through cgacaribbean.com website. Products include coconut cooking oils, infused oils, vegan butters, Cedros Bay skincare line, soaps, and gift sets. Self-serve purchasing model for individual consumers.
2. Marketplace Sales: Sales through Amazon USA marketplace. Shop available at https://www.amazon.com/s?marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DE&merchant=A34TW47VJDED67
3. Wholesale Products: Wholesale products category available for bulk orders to retailers and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CGA Caribbean manufactures and sells coconut oil-based products across three main categories: cooking oils and vegan butters (Simply Natural, Nariel, Constance Estate Infused Oils, Marigold), bath and body soaps (Duet, d'OR, Every, Purist), and the premium Cedros Bay skincare line featuring facial oils, cleansers, moisturizers, lip care, and soaps. All products are made in Trinidad & Tobago using organic virgin coconut oil sourced from Cedros.

Product overview

CGA Caribbean is a coconut products company based in Trinidad and Tobago offering a diverse portfolio centered on coconut-derived products. The core offerings span three main categories: (1) Cooking Products including Simply Natural and Nariel Coconut Oils, Marigold Vegan Butter, and Constance Estate Infused Coconut Oils (Garlic, Chilli, Lemon flavors); (2) Bath & Body Products including Duet, d'OR, Every, and Purist soap lines made with Caribbean coconut oil; and (3) The Cedros Bay premium skincare sub-brand featuring facial oils (Bakuchiol, Squalene, Vitamin C, CBD Alternative), cleansers, moisturizers, lip care, body products, and gift sets. All Cedros Bay products are all-natural, vegan, and cruelty-free, made with organic virgin coconut oil from Cedros, Trinidad. The company also offers gift sets combining products across categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cedros Bay: All-natural, vegan & cruelty-free skincare line made in Trinidad & Tobago with organic virgin coconut oil from Cedros. Products include facial oils, cleansers, moisturizers, body scrubs, lip balms, and soaps. Free from synthetic ingredients.
• Constance Estate
• Simply Natural
• Nariel
• Marigold
• Hostess
• French Maid Garlic
• d'OR
• Duet
• Every
• Purist

Products and services

• Cedros Bay Skincare Line All-natural, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare line made in Trinidad and Tobago with organic virgin coconut oil from Cedros. Includes facial oils, cleansers, moisturizers, body scrubs, lip balms, and soaps, free from synthetic ingredients.
• Simply Natural Coconut Oil Coconut oil for cooking, baking, and food preparation, manufactured in Trinidad & Tobago.
• Nariel Coconut Oil Coconut oil brand for culinary uses including frying, cooking, and recipes.
• Marigold Vegan Butter Plant-based butter alternative for cooking and baking, manufactured in Trinidad & Tobago.
• Constance Estate Infused Coconut Oils Expeller-pressed infused coconut oils available in Garlic, Chilli, and Lemon flavors. Suitable for sauces, dressings, marinades, roasts, grilling, curries, sautés, and pasta dishes. No preservatives, no cholesterol, rich in antioxidants.
• Duet Soap Line Bath soap line marketed toward men, including Extreme Pure (with oats and coconut oil for active lifestyles), Active Clean (crisp scent with germ protection), and Fresh Energy. All vegetable-based, vegan, and made with coconut oil in Trinidad and Tobago.
• d'OR Soap Line Beauty soap line under CGA Caribbean's bath and body product category.
• Every Soap Line Bath soap line offering products for everyone and all skin types.
• Purist Soap Line Bath soap line under CGA Caribbean's bath and body category.
• Coconut Bowls Hand-carved coconut bowls sold as soap dishes, smoothie bowls, or decorative items.
• Wholesale Products Bulk product offerings for retailers and businesses purchasing CGA Caribbean products for resale.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TTPOSTminorOthersLocal postal service carrier partnership for domestic shipping within Trinidad and Tobago. Shipping takes approximately 5-7 business days at a flat rate of $30 TTD for up to 25kg.
• Amazon USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketplace listing on Amazon USA enabling international sales to customers outside Trinidad and Tobago.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Body Shop: Global natural and ethically sourced personal care retailer/manufacturer. Overlaps with CGA Caribbean's bath, body, and skincare categories with similar 'natural ingredients, ethically made' positioning, though at much greater scale and retail footprint.
• Dr. Bronner's: Established family-owned natural soap and personal care manufacturer whose core products (castile soaps, body care) rely on organic coconut and palm oils. Comparable to CGA Caribbean's bath & body and skincare categories, though at vastly greater scale and with global retail penetration.
• Shea Moisture: Large natural and ethically sourced personal care brand (now under Unilever) selling bath, body, and skincare products. Comparable to CGA Caribbean's clean-beauty positioning and Caribbean-heritage narrative, though with mass-market distribution and a much broader product range.

Direct peers

• Tropic Skincare: UK-based natural skincare and personal care brand selling direct-to-consumer and through consultants. Comparable to CGA Caribbean in natural, plant-based positioning and multi-channel (DTC, ambassador, retail) distribution of bath, body, and skincare.
• Kreyòl Essence: Haitian-founded natural beauty and wellness brand using Haitian castor oil and similar tropical oils in skincare and haircare. Comparable to CGA Caribbean as a diaspora-rooted Caribbean natural-beauty CPG with a single-origin ingredient narrative and premium positioning.
• Viva Naturals: North American brand specializing in coconut oil (and other oils) for culinary and beauty use. Comparable to CGA Caribbean's Simply Natural/Nariel cooking oils and coconut-oil skincare SKUs, with strong Amazon USA presence similar to CGA's marketplace channel.
• Pure Fiji: Fiji-based manufacturer of coconut oil-infused skincare, body care, and gift sets. Directly comparable to CGA Caribbean's Cedros Bay line — both are island-origin brands selling virgin coconut oil-based beauty products domestically and internationally through wholesale and DTC.

Regional players

• Luxe Beauty & Body Co. Caribbean-region boutique manufacturer of natural soaps, body butters, and skincare using local oils. Comparable to CGA Caribbean's bath & body and Cedros Bay lines as a regional natural beauty peer, though with a smaller product range and primarily local distribution.
• Island Essentials (Caribbean Soaps / Tropical brands): A cluster of small Caribbean-based natural soap and coconut oil skincare producers (e.g., SunSea, Tobago Cocoa Estate). Comparable to CGA Caribbean in regional positioning, single-island origin narrative, and wholesale-driven distribution to hotels and gift shops.

Emerging players

• Coco & Eve: Tropical-themed beauty brand built around coconut oil and coconut-derived ingredients (e.g., tanning, haircare). Comparable to Cedros Bay in positioning coconut-oil beauty to global consumers, though focused on a narrower product mix and primarily sold via DTC and Amazon.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJISbQnKkxnpv11UGjus1fA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CGALTD
• Instagraminstagram.com/cgacaribbean
• TikToktiktok.com/@cga.caribbean
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cgacaribbean

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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