S. M. Jaleel and Company

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SM Jaleel & Company Limited
Type Private
Industry Beverages
Founded San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago - 1924
FounderSheik Mohameed Jaleel
Headquarters South Oropouche, Trinidad and Tobago [1]
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Aleem Mohammed (Chairman)
Website www.smjaleel.net
Chubby soft drinks S.M. Jaleel's flagship product - Chubby Soft Drinks.jpg
Chubby soft drinks

SM Jaleel & Company Ltd, also known as SMJ, is the largest manufacturer of non alcoholic drinks in the English speaking Caribbean. Since inception in 1924 their portfolio of beverages are distributed to over 60 countries worldwide.

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Business Segment

SMJ’s products include a wide array of soft drinks, fruit juices, purified and flavoured water, energy drinks, and other fruit flavoured beverages.

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.

The company was also the first in the world, in conjunction with Reynolds Metals Company, to fill fruit juices in aluminum cans using nitrogen technology in the 1980s, thus eliminating the need for artificial preservatives in the product.

Currently, SMJ’s products are found in over half a million wholesale and retail stores worldwide, including Walmart and other international retailers. The company has more than 2000 employees in five continents.

History

S.M. Jaleel was founded in 1924 by Sheik Mohameed Jaleel, and was located at the corner of Keate and Prince Alfred Streets in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago with a 25 member staff.

History and Timeline

1930Jaleel Beverages

S.M. Jaleel’s factory moved to Sheik Mohammed Jaleel’s home at 7 Prince Alfred Street in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. The first product was launched, “Jaleel Beverages” and was distributed using traditional horses and carts.

1938Wonder and Applette Launched

Just before World War II “Wonder” and “Applette” brands were launched.

1938Joe Luis Punch Launched

When Joe Luis the world heavyweight champion, was brought to Trinidad by SMJ, “Joe Luis Punch” was developed in his honour.

1950Red Spot Launched

The renowned “Red Spot” brand was developed. Automated lines were introduced, and there were 10 trucks in the company’s fleet. Also in this year, SMJ’s factory was commissioned in Grenada.

1968Dixi Cola Launched

The “Dixie Cola” brand was launched.

1975Mr. Shaffikool Mohammed

SMJ sold to family member Mr. Shaffikool Mohammed.

1977Company’s founder dies

Sheik Mohammed Jaleel, the company’s founder, dies.

1980New Chairman Appointed

Dr. Aleem Mohammed took the position of Chairman and CEO of S.M. Jaleel & Co. Ltd. This year was also significant as S.M. Jaleel’s factory moved into The Otaheite Industrial Estate in South Trinidad, and this remains the headquarters of the Company.

1981Cole Cold Launched

Launch of the Cole Cold range of soft drinks in cans.

1982Pear-D Launched

Launch of Pear-D in cans, which was positioned as the flagship of the Cole Cold brand. Additionally, in this year SMJ was awarded the 7-UP franchise for Trinidad and Tobago.

1983Fruta Juice Drinks Launched

Launch of the Fruta range of juices in cans.

1984Jaliter

The 2L range of soft drinks was introduced under the name Jaliter.

1986Caribbean Cool Drinks Launched in the UK

Caribbean Cool drinks launched in the United Kingdom.

1987Capri Sun Franchised

SMJ was appointed Caribbean Franchise Holders for Capri Sun in 1L PET packaging.

1987Cadbury Schweppes Franchised

SMJ was awarded the Cadbury-Schweppes franchise for the manufacture and distribution of Schweppes soft drink products throughout the Caribbean Market.

1988Market shares jump

SMJ’s market share jumped from 1 percent to 30 percent in 18 months!

1992Distributing Pepsi

SMJ Beverages UK Limited was incorporated for the distribution of SMJ’s brands in the UK.

1993Chubby Soft Drinks Launched

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.

1996Exporter of the Year Award

SMJ cops five( 5) Prime Minister Exporter of the Year awards in Trinidad and Tobago, including largest exporter in the non-petroleum sector.

1997Busta Soft Drinks Launched

Launch of Busta soft drink range in PET bottles

1997Subsidiary in Guyana Incorporated

Guyana Beverages was incorporated for distribution of all SMJ brands.

1997Subsidiary in Barbados Launched

SMJ and Goddard Enterprises formed a joint venture to buy BIM Beverages in Barbados. The Busta and Chubby brands were bottled in Barbados by SMJ Beverages Barbados.

1999Subsidiary in Jamaica Launched

Jamaica Beverages Ltd. opens operations in Kingston and Montego Bay Jamaica, to distribute Chubby and Busta.

1999Red Spot Relaunched

Red Spot re-launched to commemorate 75th Anniversary.

1999Chubby Launched in Canada

SMJ signs a franchise agreement with Cott Corporation for Chubby.

1999Haiti Beverages Launched

Joint venture between SMJ and Culligan in Haiti for the distribution of Busta, Chubby and Fruta.

1999Chubby Launched in Brazil

Joint venture between SMJ and Empresa Brasileria de Distribuicao Ltda for distribution of Chubby in Brazil.

1999Chubby Launched in Mexico

Franchise agreement with Mundet S.A. de CV for Chubby in Mexico.

2000S.M.J. Beverages St. Lucia Ltd. Launched

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.

2000Viva Flavoured Sparkling Water Launched

The Viva range of flavoured sparkling waters was launched.

2000Innovation Award

SMJ won the Prime Minister’s award for Innovation in Trinidad and Tobago.

2004Fruta Kool Kidz Juice Drinks Launched

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.

2004Chubby Saudi Arabia Launched

Mohammed Abdul Aleem and Partners started operations to bottle and distribute Chubby in Damam Saudi Arabia, and for export to other Middle Eastern countries.

2006Oasis Premium Bottled Water Launched

Oasis premium bottled water was launched.

2007Fruta Juice Drinks in PET Launched

Fruta juice drinks were launched in plastic bottles using hot-fill technology.

2007Caribbean Cool Drinks in PET Launched

The Caribbean Cool drink range was re-launched in plastic bottles using hot-fill technology.

2008Fruta Juice Drinks launched in Tetra Pak Launched

Fruta was launched in 250ml Tetra Pak packaging.

2008SMJ Acquires Trinidad Fruit Juice Range

SMJ acquired Trinidad Fruit Juice range of brands from Co-Operative Citrus Growers’ Association (CCGA).

2009Tampico Drinks

SMJ was awarded the licence to produce Tampico juice drinks in the English-speaking Caribbean region.

2009Fruta Juice Drinks - 1 Litre Launched

Fruta 1L range was developed

2009Turbo Energy Drink

In 2009 SMJ entered the energy drink market with Turbo Energy Drink.

2009Chubby Launched in South Africa

SMJ distributes Chubby in South Africa.

2010Maaee Water Launched

SMJ Asia Limited was formed in India, producing and distributing the Maaee brand of water

2012SMJ Acquires Jamaica Citrus Growers Limited

In 2012, SMJ acquired the assets of Jamaica Citrus Growers Limited, a manufacturer of fruit juices in Jamaica that was in receivership.

Locations

SM Jaleel's headquarters reside at the Otaheite Industrial Estate in South Oropouche, Trinidad and Tobago. There are subsidiary offices in Jamaica, Barbados, Suriname, Guyana, St. Lucia, South Africa and Asia.

Products Manufactured and Distributed by SMJ

Juices & Juice Drinks

Carbonated soft drinks

Water

Energy drinks

Consideration for the Environment

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References

  1. "Global". SMJaleel.com. Retrieved 2018-07-24.