Category: Cocoa

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

MAL MINISTER SET TO LAUNCH COCOA SECTOR INTERVENTION STRATEGY
Agriculture

MAL MINISTER SET TO LAUNCH COCOA SECTOR INTERVENTION STRATEGY

Sharon Nanau- July 26, 2024

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) under the capable and visionary leadership of Honourable Minister Franklyn Derek Wasi is taking immediate steps in addressing ... Read More

MINISTER WASI PUSHES TO REVIVE COCOA INDUSTRY
Agriculture

MINISTER WASI PUSHES TO REVIVE COCOA INDUSTRY

Eliza Kukutu- June 28, 2024

The new Honourable Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Franklyn Derek Wasi says he is pushing for the availability of more funds ... Read More