It all started with United Estates Limited (UEL) an Industrial and Provident Society registered August 1982
with offices located at Bybrook, Bog Walk in the parish of St Catherine, approximately 26 miles from the capital
Kingston, Jamaica. UEL was an agro-industrial enterprise that owns a processing facility and agricultural lands.
In 2001, came the birth of Trade Winds Citrus with it the movement of the Tru-Juice Premium Quality and Freshhh
Fruit Drinks, into mainstream Jamaica.
Over the years United Estates Limited (UEL) has earned various awards both for the achievement in exports and the local Agro- Industry.
Awards achieved include:
- 1988 : Jamaica Exporters Association - Member J$10M Exporters Club
- 1989 : JAMPRO Award - National Champion Exporter (Fresh Foods)
- 1990 : JAMPRO Award - Champion Export Farmer (National)
- 1991 : Jamaica Exporters Association - Member J$20M Exporters Club
- 1991 : Jamaica Exporters Assoc. - distinguished performer - Agro-Industry
- 1991 : JAMPRO Award - Champion Export Farmer (National)
- 1992 : Jamaica Exporters Association - Member US$1M Exporters Club
- 1992 : Jamaica Exporters Association - Member JS$45M Exporters Club
- 1992 : JAMPRO Award - Champion Export Farmer (National)
- 1993 : JAMPRO Award - Champion Export Farmer (National)
- 1994 : Governor General Award for Excellence in Exports
- 1995 : Jamaica Exporters Assoc. - distinguished performer - Agro-Industry
- 1995 : Jamaica Exporters Association - Champion Exporter Award