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Cocoa and Coconut in the Solomon Islands: A Family Affair
23 Dec 2016
This study looks at gender inequalities and women’s economic empowerment in the cocoa and coconut industries in Solomon Islands. Understanding gender relations makes it possible to identify gender-based challenges and opportunities for cocoa and coconut value chain development. Through increased ...
Read MoreImproved Market Access for Cocoa in Vanuatu
23 Dec 2016
Vanuatu is building a good reputation in the niche cocoa market. This market study confirms that there are significant price premiums for good quality, smoke free cocoa beans from boutique buyers in Australia and New Zealand, as well as from the Asian grinding market. Major issues for Vanuatu coc...
Read MoreImproved Market Access for Cocoa in Solomon Islands
23 Dec 2016
With a production of approximately 5,000 metric tonnes per year, Solomon Islands’ cocoa industry is well situated to appeal to a niche cocoa market. Cocoa from Solomon Islands offers great opportunities for the production of single origin chocolate with a good “back story”. This market survey con...
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