- To develop a harmonious and environmentally conscious organization
- To utilize innovative management and manufacturing practices
- To produce excellent quality products
- To consistently meet our shareholders’ expectations
Our journey began in 1937 in the backyard of our founder, J.C. Roberts, who created his first product — a dishwashing soap. His entrepreneurial vision soon expanded into margarine production, sparking the foundation of Roberts Manufacturing Co. Limited in 1944 in Barbados, under the leadership of Sir Kenneth R. Hunte. Sir Hunte went on to serve as Managing Director until 1983, setting the stage for a legacy of growth and innovation. By 1949, our beloved brands Glow Spread and Mello Kreem were launched, quickly earning recognition locally and regionally. Since then, Roberts Manufacturing has continued to thrive, thanks to the loyalty of our customers and the dedication of our people.
From humble beginnings to becoming one of the Caribbean’s most successful food manufacturing companies, we remain committed to quality, innovation, and service — values that guide us as we look toward the future.
Roberts Manufacturing Co. Limited operates from a 21-acre complex at Lower Estate, St. Michael in Barbados, producing shortening, margarine and cooking oil products. These products are sold in 15 countries and counting across the Caribbean. Roberts Manufacturing Co. Limited employs some 196 persons and is a private limited liability company jointly owned by Proven Group Ltd of Jamaica and Ansa McAL Trading Limited.
Thanks to you, our incredible customers, Roberts Manufacturing Co. Limited has grown to become a very successful company from very humble origins.
In 1937 the company began in the backyard of the house of its namesake, Mr. J. C. Roberts, who formulated dishwashing soap as his first product then later found interest in margarine. Mr. Roberts’ efforts and entrepreneurial spirit attracted the attention of Sir Kenneth R. Hunte and on March 24, 1944, Roberts Manufacturing Co. Limited was formed. Sir Hunte was appointed as Managing Director – a position he held until his retirement in September 1983. In 1949 Glow Spread and Mello Kreem were launched and quickly gained recognition locally and regionally.