Caribbean Molasses Company (Jamaica) Limited operates an inventory consisting of the commodity item, molasses. Molasses, a thick, dark-coloured syrup, derived as byproduct from making sugar has many uses, however, Caribbean Molasses procures, store and distribute molasses at Fermenters’ Grade as the primary input material for the rum making process.
Caribbean Molasses Company Ja. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Spirits Pool Association. Its main function is to procure good quality fermentable grade molasses to satisfy the needs of the Rum Industry. The company is in effect owned by the distillers and operates on a not-for-profit basis.