The National Agriculture and Trade Show is scheduled for May thirtieth to June 1st, and Belizeans from across the country are gearing up to offer amazing deals on their products. Booth space is in high demand—every slot available has eager vendors ready to grab it. But when applications come in too late, hopeful participants are placed on a waiting list, with the chance of getting in only if someone from the main list drops out. One of those hopefuls is Chef Tim August, known for his signature breadfruit fries. Breadfruit, a locally grown staple, is also a key ingredient in his new combo chip bags. Though his application missed the deadline, August believes his unique offerings deserve serious consideration for a spot at the show.
Tim August, Chef
“I should be there. This is where we showcase what we have in Belize, not only phones and auto and this and that. I want to go there and you see, I have my product right here. I want to showcase what we can do with our cultural produce in Belize as opposed to just having them fall under the tree and rot.”
Marion Ali
What do you do?
Tim August
“Right now, I have an ital mix here, which is a mixture of sweet potato, plantain, cassava, coco fries, but breadfruit season will be in by the end of May, so I’m sure that I’ll be able to have some breadfruit to showcase at the National Agriculture Show. I really want to do it because it’s taking traction and I really want more Belizeans to start eating breadfruit because it’s local, it’s cheaper and it’s here in abundance. So we need to start using it more.”
Marion Ali
“But why would spacing not be an issue for you?
Tim August
“Well, I have a food truck, which is only 18 foot, and I’m sure that there’s a lot of grounds, but because of the sectioning and this and that, that they did, I believe, you know, they’d want to see if somebody else would come out, so they could put me in.”