PNG adds new flavour to specialty choc market
For more than 10 years, Grace Klembasa toiled away on cocoa farms in Aitape, West Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea. With young twin daughters to support, the single mother…
Taking Pacific kava quality to new heights
Taking Pacific kava quality to new heights A kava bar in the United States, a nakamal in Vanuatu and that “baby mix” any day of the week in Fiji all…
Samoa launches ‘Ava Standard, Regulation
The launch of the Samoa ‘Ava Standard and ‘Ava Regulation marks a new beginning in the country’s efforts to improve the quality of ‘ava. Launched on Friday, 25 May 2018, the…
Sawmill operation training to aid in rebuilding of homes
Hands on … Men and women participate in a practical session of the portable sawmill operation training. PC: MORDIFallen and damaged trees that were left scattered around parts of Tonga…
PNG ready to go on show at expo
The 34th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo gets underway this week in Brisbane.The Forum is the major annual business meeting between Australia and Papua New Guinea.…
PNG’s Banz Kofi achieves international accreditation
Banz Kofi Fektori has become the first coffee producer in Papua New Guinea to achieve the internationally recognised Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) accreditation.HACCP is an internationally recognised…
Sensory evaluation training to help test cocoa quality
Sensory evaluation training to help test cocoa quality Twenty one participants from the cocoa industry around Papua New Guinea attended a three-day Sensory Evaluation Capacity Training at Tavilo, East New…
PHAMA acknowledges partners for progress
The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) Program in Papua New Guinea continues to gain recognition for its progress in export market facilitation. PHAMA PNG attributes this to its…
Handicrafts video, vendor guide to boost sales of Vanuatu handicrafts
To promote the sale of handicrafts in Vanuatu, a handicrafts biosecurity awareness video and handicrafts vendor guide were launched during the Pacific Week of Agriculture in Port Vila last month.Hon.…
Quarantine training popular with Solomon Islands’ handicraft producers
Awareness training sessions for stakeholders of the handicrafts and tourism industries in the Solomon Islands have been well received and lauded as an “eye-opening” experience.Organised by the Australian and New…