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a piece of Jamaica
With the ones you love™ ♥
Fruitcake Mix
Jus' add 1 egg & half stick ah butta. One pack of spiced dry mix, one pack of pureed marinated fruits — bake it in your own kitchen, anytime you'd like. YUP! That's it.
Observer Food Awards
New Food Product
2024 / 2025
The Fruitcake Mix and our pre-packaged fruit cakes took the New Food Product award — the same mix you can bake in your own kitchen.
Pre-Packaged Fruit Cakes
Cake MixesJust off the line in Montego Bay
Fruitcake Mix — Original
Rum-soaked candied fruits and warm Jamaican spices.
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Enjoy the original Paris Ruby Fruitcake Mix — rum-soaked candied fruits, combined with warm Jamaican spices that is perfect for everyone to enjoy. Add the 1 egg, half stick of butter, mix and bake as instructed on the Paris Ruby Original Fruitcake Mix and you won’t be disappointed.
Must be 18 years or older, and must have parent consent to indulge. Contains alc./vol. 11.5% alcohol.
Fruitcake Mix — Gluten Free / Eggless / No Sugar Added
Cassava flour, sweetened only by rum-soaked dates.
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Perfect for diabetics, vegans and allergy sensitive consumers who’d like to enjoy this delectable without the guilt of compromising health, and while savouring the Jamaican fruitcake rich dessert tradition. Developed and created with local ingredients like cassava flour and only sweetened from rum-soaked candied fruits like pitted dates, this unique version of our Paris Ruby Fruitcakes understood extensively the delicate turns life sometimes takes us, and we are committed to everyone experiencing a piece of Jamaica with the ones they love. Not suitable for alcohol sensitive consumers.
Contains alc./vol. 12% alcohol.
Fruitcake Mix — Alcohol Free
Kid and family friendly — the traditional flavour, no alcohol.
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A kid and family friendly version of Paris Ruby Fruitcakes, created to be enjoyed as a fruit-based flavour, without the addition of wine nor rum or any other alcoholic beverage, while maintaining the traditional flavour profile of a Jamaican fruitcake.
Non-alcoholic.
Fruitcake Mix — Eggless
Grandma’s traditional bake — with no eggs.
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The original rum-wine-soaked fruity Jamaican fruitcake with warm spices and sweeteners that reminds you of how grandma bakes the traditional way! But with NO EGGS! Ha. Just add that butter as instructed and combine with the pre-packaged wet and dry ingredients in the Paris Ruby Eggless Fruitcake Mix package, then bake! THAT’S IT! Enjoyyyyyy…
Contains alc./vol. 11% alcohol.
coming soon
Fruitcake Mix — Strawberry
The newest mix in the range.
BakedBaked to order in Jamaica
Paris Ruby Fruitcake
Paris Ruby Bread Pudding
Paris Ruby Crustless Cheesecake
Boxed, tied & ready for every occasion
Every season is a good reason
to bring home a piece of Jamaica
The Sweetheart Box
- 1 Raspberry Crustless Cheesecake
- 1 Fruitcake Mix, Original
- Handwritten card
The Easter Basket
- 1 Banana Bread loaf
- 1 Mini Fruitcake
- 1 Fruitcake Mix, your choice
A Piece of Jamaica — Premium
- 1 Fruitcake, 3lb
- 1 Raspberry Crustless Cheesecake
- 2 Fruitcake Mix, your choice
- Ribboned gift box & handwritten card
The Anytime Treat Box
- 1 Fruitcake Mix, Original
- 1 Coconut Bread Pudding
The Christmas Fruitcake Bundle Collection
The One Pound Box
- 1 Fruitcake, 1 lb
DHL Box #2, Small
The Mini Pair
- 2 Mini Fruitcakes, ½ lb each
DHL Box #2, Small
The Duo Box
- 1 Fruitcake, 1 lb
- 1 Mini Fruitcake, ½ lb
DHL Box #2, Medium
The Double Pound
- 2 Fruitcakes, 1 lb each
DHL Box #2, Medium
The Mini Quartet
- 4 Mini Fruitcakes, ½ lb each
DHL Box #2, Medium
The Family Four
- 2 Fruitcakes, 1 lb each
- 2 Mini Fruitcakes, ½ lb each
DHL Box #3, Small
The Half Dozen
- 6 Mini Fruitcakes, ½ lb each
DHL Box #3, Medium
Fruitcake Mix Bundles
Variety Pack Fruitcake Mix Bundle
- Original Mix, 700g
- Non-Alcohol, 700g
- Gluten Free / Eggless / No Added Sugar, 700g
- Eggless, 700g
Strictly Vegan Fruitcake Mix Bundle
- 4 × Gluten Free / Eggless / No Added Sugar, 700g each
Strawberry Fields Bundle
- 4 × Strawberry Fruitcake Mix, 700g each
- Or 4 × Strawberry with 2 × Original
Made to order, just for the occasion
Banana Bread
Made with love from local ingredients, including golden Caribbean bananas. Baked to order in the loaf size and flavour you choose — not part of the standard product line.
Almond · Chocolate · Coconut · Oreo · Pecan · Pistachio · Plain · Walnut
Loaf
Small (1lb) · Large (2lb)
Celebratory Cakes
Birthdays · Weddings · Christenings · Anniversaries · Corporate gifting
Baked Paris Ruby FruitCheesecake
A fusion of two best sellers combined into one. Paris Ruby Fruitcake and Paris Ruby Cheesecake merged in love.
● Pickup · Location to be announced Request a quote
Baked Paris Ruby Fruitcake
Single layered cake with our special traditional icing, simply decorated with our signature design for any celebratory occasion.
Sizes — 8″ · 9″ · 10″
● Pickup · Location to be announced Request a quote
Baked Paris Ruby Cheesecake
Single layered cake with our special traditional icing, simply decorated with our signature design for any celebratory occasion.
Sizes — 7″ · 9″ only
● Pickup · Location to be announced Request a quotePlease allow 6–8 days for baking plus 2–3 working days for delivery — roughly 14 working days in total. Rush dates by arrangement.
In stores across Jamaica & in the airports
Islandwide
Islandwide
Kingston
Kingston
Waterloo · Fairview · Sav-la-Mar
Montego Bay
Islandwide
Islandwide
Kingston
Kingston
Waterloo · Fairview · Sav-la-Mar
Montego Bay
Montego Bay
SuperValu SupermarketKingston
Boots SupermarketDraxhall, St. Ann
Consumer Meat PlusMontego Bay
DufrySangster Int'l Airport
Things JamaicanNorman Manley Int'l Airport
Montego Bay
SuperValu SupermarketKingston
Boots SupermarketDraxhall, St. Ann
Consumer Meat PlusMontego Bay
DufrySangster Int'l Airport
Things JamaicanNorman Manley Int'l Airport
Kingston
Progressive / Shoppers Fair — Boulevard & Kingston
Hi-Lo Food Stores — islandwide
Lee’s Food Fair Supermarket
SuperValu Supermarket
Fontana Pharmacy — Waterloo
Loshusan Supermarket
Montego Bay
Progressive / Shoppers Fair
Fontana Pharmacy — Fairview
Grand Depot Supermarket
Consumer Meat Plus
Portmore
Progressive / Shoppers Fair
St. Ann
Boots Supermarket — Draxhall
Savanna-la-Mar
Progressive / Shoppers Fair
Fontana Pharmacy — Savanna-la-Mar
Airports
Dufry Jamaica — Sangster International Airport
Things Jamaican — Norman Manley International Airport
In their own words
“Packaging 100. Service 100. Taste 100. Delivered warm. Will certainly buy again.”
Max MaxwellMontego Bay, Jamaica“From the very first bite, that bread pudding was absolutely divine. Every flavour came together perfectly.”
Paula SmithKingston“The texture was just right and with the signature rum taste you could taste all the other ingredients.”
Kevin SmallMontego Bay“Paris Ruby raspberry cheesecake and fruitcakes are my favourite. They are tasty, smooth, and just different!”
Sonia Clarke-Bowen“The texture and flavour was top notch, all products are always reasonably priced and tastes like quality.”
Ricardo Christie“I love how soft and delicious it is. I’ve recently tried the banana bread with chocolate chip and it’s amazing.”
Temesha McLaren“The fruitcake — oh my gosh, the fruitcake was the best I’ve had in a long time. It was moist and rich.”
Ishamoya Lewis“There’s absolutely no after taste with Paris Ruby’s fruitcake, it is sufficiently moist, delectable.”
Arnaldo Brown“My favourite product is the cheesecake, it’s so smooth and delicious.”
Omar Shaw“It reminded me of the love and affection my grandma made her Christmas cake with when I was a child.”
Cordel SmithMontego Bay, Jamaica“You can feel the love details within. Paris Ruby always exceeds my expectations in taste.”
Winsome BaileyMontego Bay, Jamaica“Their fruitcake is my most favourite and I always order for my family and team at work.”
Demeitra AnglinMontego Bay, JamaicaJus' add 1 egg &
half stick ah butta
To remind you of past and current delicious memories of home, among the ones you love. Quick, convenient, less hassle, fewer ingredients, travel friendly.
The visionary behind Paris Ruby
Zelecia Smith — baker, founder, keeper of the family recipes.
“More than just a name. Paris Ruby honours family, heritage, and cherished recipes — preserving a legacy for future generations to create and share delightful moments from every delicious bite.”
Read Zelecia’s full story
Born and raised in Jamaica, Zelecia began baking in her family home kitchen in 2016. Self-taught, she started with just fruitcakes — the famous Jamaican black cake, otherwise known as rum cake.
In 2020 she created the name “Paris Ruby” to form a unique brand for her food business — an aspiration she held dearly of owning her own cake products and café, to share her favourite Jamaican pastries and food, created in her own style and taste, among families and friends locally and internationally.
Between 2020 and 2022 her passion grew the small business, now a trademarked brand, beyond baked fruitcakes into cheesecakes, banana breads, bread puddings and celebratory cakes. She then formalised her skill set with the National Council of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET) of Jamaica, earning her Level 3 as a Chef de Partie.
From 2022 the brand became a brick-and-mortar café, which ran until 2023. That long-term dream was paused and restructured to focus on developing and manufacturing the core Paris Ruby products. Since 2024 Paris Ruby has become an entrant to exporting fruitcakes to the United States, and introduced its newest convenient by-product, the Paris Ruby Fruitcake Mix — a premium authentic Jamaican cake positioned for more than a local impact, but a global reach.
Zelecia holds a BSc in Management Studies, supervisory-level certifications in Project Management, Supervisory Management and Events Management, and certifications in Financial Securities Management. She believes in servant leadership, and in serving Paris Ruby clients with love — modelled by the company’s slogan, “Made With Love”. She continues to drive the company forward as Strategy Director.
What’s been written about us
Export dream realised for Paris Ruby Cakes
In November 2024, Zelecia Smith sent her first monumental package — 170 Paris Ruby fruitcakes to Florida.
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Paris Ruby, Smith’s micro, home-based operation, has become an international export success story. Her inaugural shipment has placed her cakes on the shelves of Broward Meat and Fish Company in Margate, Florida, marking the culmination of a strategic business approach that began in 2019.
Smith was among three winners of the MSME Business Pitch Competition, held as part of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce’s (MIIC) Montego Bay MSME Business Roadshow in October 2023. Her export achievement a year later is inextricably linked to her win.
“Since winning the competition, we standardised our products and we were also able to plunge part of the funds into purchasing more raw materials to boost our production, which also allowed us to expand into more retail stores,” Smith shared. “We’ve received nominations for our entrepreneurial journey and contribution to the business community from prominent corporations.”
The Montego Bay-based Paris Ruby has locally based distribution of fruitcakes, cheesecakes, bread puddings and banana bread at S Foods in New Kingston, Grand Depot Limited in Montego Bay and the Norman Manley and Donald Sangster international airports.
“The increased visibility from the competition, with our new product now 98 per cent ready to be launched in 2025 — the opportunities will be endless,” she revealed.
She lauded the Ministry’s role in her success and encouraged other entrepreneurs to use MIIC and its agencies’ resources. “I have learned that grant funding helps to unlock new doors of opportunities for your business.”
2025 Nominees — Best (New) Local Products
Paris Ruby named among the 2025 nominees for Best (New) Local Products.
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“And the 2025 Nominees Best (New) Local Products are… Paris Ruby.
A Jamaican small manufacturer of Jamaican baked products, based in Montego Bay, owned and operated by Zelecia Smith. The name Paris Ruby was created to honour family, heritage and cherished recipes, while preserving a legacy for future generations to create and share delightful moments by enjoying a piece of Jamaica with the ones you love.
Paris Ruby Fruitcake Mix: an original blend of a Jamaican Fruit Rum Cake, made for convenience and eaten all year round. This new product is made with local premium ingredients and is made in Jamaica by a Jamaican. Though made to provide convenience as a travel pack, the Paris Ruby Fruitcake Mix can be baked anytime, anywhere, for any occasion or just for simple dessert pleasures. The authenticity of this product is 100 per cent premium and preserves the Jamaican heritage of ‘Just Like Grandma’s Cake’.”
Paris Ruby
A burning desire to fulfil her parents’ dreams, combined with a passion for baked goods and legacy-building, inspired Zelecia Smith to launch Paris Ruby.
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Smith transitioned from banking in 2015 to pursue her culinary interests. She explained: “I found that I loved cakes and cooking… I decided to create that for myself and I found that other persons enjoyed it just the same.”
Her baking style draws from family influences, particularly her grandmother, mother, and family friend Ms. Carmen. Smith stated the business represents “legacy, family” and aims to create something her children can inherit and continue.
The logo’s design holds special meaning: “The streaks in my logo signify wood, flowers for my mom and the Paris Ruby for the daughter I want to have.”
Paris Ruby specialises in fruitcake and cheesecake, with additional offerings including carrot cake, walnut banana bread, coconut banana bread, and bread pudding.
Giving back to the business community
Paris Ruby Swap Shop
A North Western regional business community initiative that brought small businesses across St. James, Trelawny, Hanover, Westmoreland and St. Ann together for a community shopping experience.
The initiative featured business mentors covering:
- Health and wellness for business owners
- Business planning and operations guidelines
- Legal employment training and termination
- Business funding
The Swap Shop brought together major business leaders of the Northern and Southern regions, including the Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Paris Ruby 5th Year Anniversary
On Sunday, 7 July 2024, Paris Ruby celebrated five years of existence, held at Pier 1 Montego Bay.
The celebration included an official ceremonial commemoration marking the milestone and thanking clients, and officially launched Paris Ruby Fruitcakes, Cheesecakes, Bread Puddings and Banana Breads.
Over 150 guests were in attendance, and it was nothing short of phenomenal.
With thanks to our sponsors, including Sandals Resorts and Knutsford Express.
Work with us in Montego Bay
Sales Agent
Represent Paris Ruby to supermarkets, gift shops and airport retail across the island. Open and service stockist accounts, take orders, and keep our shelves looking the way they should.
Baking Assistant
Support daily production alongside our bakers — preparing mixes, baking, finishing and packing. Food handler’s permit an advantage; we will train the right person.
How we hire
Email your resume and we will be in touch about next steps. If you do not see your role listed, choose General application — we keep resumes on file. Questions: WhatsApp (876) 223-8764.
How to apply
Email your resume with the position you are applying for, your parish and a short note about yourself. PDF or Word is fine.
We’re here when you need us
Order & support hours
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
Reach the right desk
- Client supportWhatsApp 876-223-8764
- Product complaintsparisrubycakes@gmail.com
- Order pickupPickup location to be announced
We will confirm the collection point shortly. In the meantime WhatsApp us and we will arrange it with you. - Onlinewww.parisruby.com
- Made in32 Jimmycliff Blvd, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Press & collaboration
For public relations and business collaboration, email us with a short note about your organisation and what you have in mind, and our team will come back to you.
Bring home a piece of Jamaica
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