By News Americas Now Food Editor
News Americas Now, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Oct. 30, 2026: Trinidadian entrepreneur Natalia J. Kalloo is introducing the vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine to American consumers through her frozen food brand, Calypso Harvest, which features popular dishes from Trinidad and Tobago.
Recently, Kalloo’s offerings, including Dhalpuri Roti, Bussupshut, and Trinidad Doubles, have received certification from the Non-GMO Project, marking a significant step forward for her expanding company.
“The Non-GMO Project verification signifies more than just a product label,” Kalloo stated. “It promotes transparency in our food practices, fosters trust with our customers, and demonstrates that small, underrepresented food businesses can adhere to stringent standards while preserving our culinary traditions.”
Each product draws deeply from Trinidadian culinary heritage. Dhalpuri is a soft roti stuffed with seasoned split peas, whereas Bussupshut is a flaky flatbread that gets its name from its characteristic torn appearance. Doubles, a quintessential street food in Trinidad and Tobago, consists of curried chickpeas served between two pieces of soft fried bara.
For Caribbean expatriates in the United States, Calypso Harvest provides the convenience of enjoying familiar traditional foods without the need to prepare them from scratch.
FROM FARMERS MARKETS TO FROZEN FOODS
Kalloo’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2019, when she launched her business by selling handcrafted spice blends at Washington, D.C. farmers markets under the name Trini Vybez. The venture grew into a food truck and eventually a restaurant, ultimately evolving into Calypso Harvest.
With Calypso Harvest, Kalloo aims to enhance the accessibility of Caribbean dishes in American households while maintaining the authentic flavors and traditions from which they originate. The verification from the Non-GMO Project was facilitated through its Equitable Transfer Program, which aims to support smaller food businesses led by underrepresented entrepreneurs in overcoming verification challenges.
Calypso Harvest is the pioneering recipient of this program focused on Trinidadian or Caribbean frozen foods. Since its inception in 2023, the Equitable Transfer Program has distributed over $46,000 across 21 businesses, aiding 41 products in achieving verification.
Megan Westgate, founder and CEO of the Non-GMO Project, emphasized Kalloo’s impactful work, noting the blending of cultural entrepreneurship with community development. “She’s building a business deeply rooted in her heritage while creating opportunities for other entrepreneurs and investing in her community,” Westgate remarked.
FOOD, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
Kalloo’s initiatives extend beyond the frozen food sector. In 2025, she established Victual Solutions, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, aimed at improving access to affordable food and generating economic opportunities, particularly in the underserved Ward 7 community.
Future plans involve launching a community farmers market and other projects designed to enhance access to fresh produce. For Kalloo, the success of Calypso Harvest represents a dual purpose—capitalizing on a business opportunity while also fulfilling a broader mission of expanding Caribbean culinary traditions and addressing food accessibility issues in various communities.
For Trinidadians and Caribbean food enthusiasts across the United States, this signifies that beloved staples like dhalpuri, bussupshut, and doubles are gaining representation in a market where they have traditionally been overlooked—America’s frozen food aisle.
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