By Admin. Updated 11:56 a.m., Friday February 21, 2025 Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4)
Coreas Distribution Limited has announced that it is now Acado SVG Limited. This name change comes as part of a larger rebranding exercise undertaken by Trinidad-based Agostini Limited.
The Agostini Group has operations in 10 markets, clients in over 30 countries, and 3,500 employees. Agostini Group operations have traditionally been conducted through more than 20 companies, inclusive of legacy brands with strong community ties like Acado SVG (formerly Coreas Distribution Ltd).
This rebrand establishes a new shared logo and brand identity for companies in the region, unifying them under one visual identity for the first time.
Acado SVG (Coreas Distribution Ltd) became a part of the Agostini Group in 2015 through a joint venture with Goddard Enterprises of Barbados. As part of the rebranding, Acado SVG will share the Agostini Group logo in a warm orange.
The logo features four leaf-like shapes, representing employees, partners, customers, and communities. They come together to create a spark of innovation and growth—the driving force behind the group. The name Acado comes from their “can-do attitude,” which has allowed companies within this sector to reach across the Caribbean with their products.
Speaking of the rebranding initiative, Acado SVG CEO Jimmie Forde said: “We have been part of the fabric of St Vincent and the Grenadines for over a hundred years. Our roots are deep here, and even though our name has changed, our business remains the same. As part of the wider Agostini Group and specifically its Acado companies, this rebrand strengthens our position for future growth and reinforces our regional identity. We will honour our rich legacy in unique ways moving forward, and importantly, our consumer-facing retail stores will remain unchanged.”
Acado SVG stated that this new chapter underscores its position as part of a wider regional presence and builds on a 170-year legacy. It also demonstrates the value of strong partnerships with the common purpose of improving lives through the building of strong, sustainable, and innovative businesses that serve as the benchmark for success. Acado SVG also said that they are more than just a business. They are a staple and an experience, and their brands create moments of delight and satisfaction, adding value to the everyday experiences of their customers.
The Acado group consists of the following companies: Caribbean Distribution Partners Limited – Acado Limited, CDP Trinidad Limited – Acado Trinidad Limited, Desinco Limited – Acado Guyana Inc., Coreas Distribution Limited – Acado SVG Limited, Hand Arnold – Acado Distribution, Hanschell Inniss Limited – Acado (Barbados) Limited, Independence Agencies Limited – Acado Grenada Ltd., Peter and Company Limited – Acado St. Lucia Limited, Vemco – Acado Foods.
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