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A legacy of cocoa excellence: Aisen Tavhabat

A legacy of cocoa excellence: Aisen Tavhabat Polycarbonate roofing, covering his solar dryer laden with cacao pods, is keeping Aisen Tavhabat smiling these days. Polycarbonate roofing is a durable, lightweight, and transparent plastic material often used to let in natural light while protecting against rain and UV rays. Gone are the days of replacing standard ultraviolet light plastic coverings that last only six to twelve moexplnths. Over the years, the

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Reconnecting with roots: Oonagh Browne helping 200 Malekula farmers rediscover the power of Cacao

Reconnecting with roots: Oonagh Browne helping 200 Malekula farmers rediscover the power of Cacao In the heart of Malekula, cacao is not just a crop—it’s a forgotten treasure waiting to be rediscovered. For over 30 years, this ancient plant has flourished in the fertile soil of Vanuatu, yet the farmers of Malekula who tend to it have often never tasted its rich, complex flavours. Oonagh Browne, founder of The Cacao

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Ronaldine Tchivi’s boosts Vanuatu’s food safety and certification

Ronaldine makes strides in food safety certification in Vanuatu At just 25 years old, Ronaldine Tchivi is already playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of Vanuatu’s food safety and certification systems and standards. As a certification officer at Quality Solutions, she assists local businesses in meeting international standards for certification, opening doors to local and export markets. Certifications like Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) are crucial

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Milestone for Tuvalu’s red toddy industry

Milestone for Tuvalu’s red toddy industry A significant milestone for the Niulakita Island community will be marked this evening as Niukita Pty Limited officially receives essential equipment to support its red toddy juice production. The handover event highlights the growing potential of red toddy syrup as a key economic and cultural product for Tuvalu. The Honourable Feleti Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu, together with David Charlton, Australian High Commissioner to

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Timely boost for Tongan root crop exports

Timely boost for Tongan root crop exports Construction has commenced on the completion of a root crop processing and packing facility in the Eastern District of Tongatapu that will strengthen Tonga’s agricultural exports and improve the livelihoods of root crop farmers. The project is a partnership between Lotopoha Trading, one of Tonga’s leading root crop exporters, and the Australia and New Zealand supported Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus

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