Tonga launches Kava Quality Standard
There is now more potential for new market pathways for kava exports from Tonga. This is after the launch of the Tonga Kava Quality Standard, in both English and Tongan versions,…
Quality, supply boost for Tonga root crops
Quality, supply boost for Tonga root crops Lotopoha Export Trading Chief Executive Officer Melesisi Finefeuiaki and PHAMA Plus National Export Market System Facilitator (Tonga) Paula Mosa’ati sign the partnership agreement. Photo: Melemanu…
Kava farming, a promising career path
Usaia Sausauwainivalu is driving the message that school leavers can consider kava farming as a potential career pathway. While kava farming is not a typical career choice for youth in…
PHAMA Plus, growing Pacific livelihoods and economies
PHAMA Plus, growing Pacific livelihoods and economies A new phase of the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access or PHAMA Program was launched in Suva, Fiji today. Known as PHAMA…
Chocolates, volcanoes and women in cocoa
Chocolates, volcanoes and women in cocoa International Women’s Day is observed every year in recognition and celebration of women around the world. This year, the International Women’s Day 2019 #IWD2019…
Food safety certification, a prerequisite for trade
Food Safety Certification, a Prerequisite for Trade Information included on the label of food products has the power to take food products places, says Anisi Bloomfield.Bloomfield is the chief executive…
Call to include more women, youth in kava training
The Fiji Kava Taskforce was yesterday encouraged to include more women and youth in its kava training activities.The call was made by Losalini Leweniqila, the National Coordinator for the Pacific…
ALLURING AROMA: THE RISE OF HIGH-VALUE COCONUT PRODUCTS
ALLURING AROMA: THE RISE OF HIGH-VALUE COCONUT PRODUCTS The rich aroma of freshly cooked coconut oil travelled over the seas, piquing the curiosity and interest of explorers sailing along a…
Database to help Vanuatu comply with export requirements
Database to help Vanuatu comply with export requirements L-R: Paul Molu (IT Consultant-VSolutions); Brendan Toner (IT Consultant-VSolutions); Carolyn Ernst (Chairlady of LIWG); Nambo Moses (Senior Livestock Officer); Ian Peebles (Principal…
Coffee competition partnerships
Coffee competition partnership The Investment Promotion Authority has come on board as a partner sponsor to support the 2018 coffee cupping competition taking place this week in Port Moresby.A cheque…