Celebrating a Milestone: Lapaha Packhouse Achieves HACCP Certification

The Lapaha Packhouse is now HACCP-certified, marking a significant milestone in Tonga’s food export industry. With technical support from #PHAMAPlus, funded by Australia and New Zealand, this facility now meets international food safety standards, opening doors to higher-value markets.

This achievement brings multiple benefits to Tonga, including:

Greater export opportunities for root crops, watermelons and coconuts
More income for over 300 farming households across Tongatapu and outer islands
A model for food safety and quality assurance in the Pacific

With the right infrastructure, training and partnerships, Tongan exporters are better positioned to compete in formal markets and increase economic resilience. This is just one of many long-term investments PHAMA Plus is making to ensure sustainable growth for Pacific agribusinesses.

Congratulations to the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development and everyone who contributed to this success.

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