SM Jaleel & Company Ltd, also known as SMJ, is the largest manufacturer of non alcoholic drinks in the English speaking Caribbean.
SMJ's blow molding facility is the largest in the Caribbean where they manufacture their own PET bottles in different shapes and sizes for their numerous products.
Jaleel’s factory moved into The Otaheite Industrial Estate in South Trinidad, and this remains the headquarters of the Company.
SMJ was awarded the Cadbury-Schweppes franchise for the manufacture and distribution of Schweppes soft drink products throughout the Caribbean Market.
The launch of SMJ’s flagship brand Chubby, a carbonated range of soft drinks targeted to children 4 to 9 years old in a special patented PET package.
Launch of Busta soft drink range in PET bottles Guyana Beverages was incorporated for distribution of all SMJ brands.
SMJ’s plant was opened in Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, producing carbonated soft drinks in PET bottles.
The Chubby and Busta brands were bottled in St. Lucia to supply the islands in the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean, Dominica, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Grenada, St. Kitts and Antigua.
The Fruta Kool Kidz brand was launched in Tetra Pak packaging in a 200ml pack, which focused on offering a range of juice drinks to kids between the ages of 4 and 11 years old.
Mohammed Abdul Aleem and Partners started operations to bottle and distribute Chubby in Damam Saudi Arabia, and for export to other Middle Eastern countries.
SMJ acquired Trinidad Fruit Juice range of brands from Co-Operative Citrus Growers’ Association (CCGA).
Locations SM Jaleel's headquarters reside at the Otaheite Industrial Estate in South Oropouche, Trinidad and Tobago.