Category: Cocoa

Cocoa and Copra exports earn in SB$511 million as Agriculture sector surges
Cocoa

Cocoa and Copra exports earn in SB$511 million as Agriculture sector surges

Eliza Kukutu- October 9, 2025

The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA), trading as Solomon Commodities, proudly announces that the Solomon Islands has achieved together for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd ... Read More

Local Baker Wins Chocolate Festival Cake Competition
Cocoa

Local Baker Wins Chocolate Festival Cake Competition

Eliza Kukutu- September 22, 2025

By Eliza Kukutu Local baker and owner of "Louisa's Home Bake", Mrs. Louisa Fono, won the Chocolate Festival Cake Competition held yesterday at the Pacific ... Read More

KIRAKIRA COCOA FACTORY NOW 90% COMPLETE
Cocoa

KIRAKIRA COCOA FACTORY NOW 90% COMPLETE

Eliza Kukutu- August 15, 2025

BY TAROMANE MARTIN The Cocoa Factory in Kirakira, Makira Ulawa Province is projected to be up and running by next year, 2026. Alick Pinihimae, Managing ... Read More

Cocoa grower calls on MAL to visit Rural Famers
Agriculture

Cocoa grower calls on MAL to visit Rural Famers

Eliza Kukutu- August 15, 2025

By Jimmy Nolan Local Cocoa farmers in Babanakira, West Guadalcanal have appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to conduct regular field visits to ... Read More

Australia’s support for cocoa sector continues to grow
Agriculture

Australia’s support for cocoa sector continues to grow

Fredrick Kusu- May 22, 2025

 A new partnership between Australia and JCS Enterprise will expand cocoa sourcing and market access for farmers in Northeast Guadalcanal. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon ... Read More

UK cocoa buyers undertake successful trade mission to Solomon Islands
British High Commission in Honiara

UK cocoa buyers undertake successful trade mission to Solomon Islands

Sharon Nanau- October 1, 2024

The UK Government has supported 17 cocoa buyers to visit Solomon Islands to increase cocoa exports to the UK. Supporting the cocoa trade between Solomon ... Read More

Minister MAL holds fruitful discussion with New Zealand High Commissioner, pledges support for Cocoa Development
Agriculture

Minister MAL holds fruitful discussion with New Zealand High Commissioner, pledges support for Cocoa Development

Eliza Kukutu- July 30, 2024

Cocoa farmers in Solomon Islands will soon be benefiting from a funding assistance for tools and equipment to help improve cocoa productivity. The exciting news ... Read More