Caribbean Agrifood Business Series – Satisfaction Survey 2025

Caribbean Agrifood Business Series - Satisfaction Survey 2025

Since June 2021, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and COLEAD host the Caribbean Agrifood Business Series to showcase the innovations and successes of Caribbean farmer-led businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). 

The series highlights the contributions of entrepreneurs, farmers, agripreneurs, and SMEs to business models that are economically, environmentally, and socially viable. Participants share their best practices, innovations, and technologies to help others embrace the opportunities offered by local, regional, and export markets.

From June 2021 to May 2025, 17 online Caribbean Agrifood Business Sessions were organised, covering foresight topics such as COVID-19 resilience, rebuilding tourism with increased linkages to agriculture, bioeconomy and green businesses, food safety and quality, improved production, trade, competitiveness, skills for entrepreneurship and successes from women-led and youth-led businesses.

More than 3,490 participants from across different continents took part in these sessions. They featured 61 inspiring entrepreneurs who showcased their businesses. Additionally, 40 experts brought their insights from policy, finance, academia and support to business development.

You can access the information regarding the Caribbean Agrifood Business Series on Agrinnovators.

In May 2025, a survey was conducted to assess participant satisfaction and identify areas for improvement to enhance the quality, reach, and impact of the series.

Despite a modest response rate (3.5%), the survey results reflect a high level of satisfaction, with 98% of respondents finding the sessions useful. The feedback revealed strong appreciation for the series’ relevance, quality, and value in showcasing entrepreneurial innovation and practical insights across the agrifood sector.

Respondents praised the sessions for enabling knowledge sharing, building networks, and inspiring business improvements, from adopting sustainable practices to strengthening market strategies. Many participants reported concrete follow-up actions, such as forming new partnerships, enhancing training efforts, and implementing lessons learned within their own enterprises and communities.

Looking forward, participants expressed strong interest in future sessions that address climate-resilient agriculture, financing opportunities, marketing strategies, and certified training. The feedback underscores a desire for the series to evolve into a more dynamic, inclusive, and action-oriented platform that continues to empower agrifood entrepreneurs and promote sustainable development across the Caribbean and beyond.

Check the Satisfaction Survey Report, in English, French, and Spanish below:

Satisfaction Survey Report in English

Satisfaction Survey Report in French

Satisfaction Survey Report in Spanish