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The potential for increasing the value of cocoa industries in Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa

Project ID:
PC/2006/109
Collaborating Countries:
Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
Commissioned Organisation:
Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Fiji
Project Leader
Dr John Konam
Phone: 6793370733
Fax: 679 3370733
Email: johnk@spc.int
Collaborating Institutions:
  • Mars Asia Pacific, Australia
  • Koko Siga (Fiji) Ltd, Fiji
Project Budget:
$100,000
Project Duration:
01/06/2008 - 28/02/2009
ACIAR Research Program Manager
Mr Les Baxter
Project Overview

Cocoa production in Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa can make a substantial contribution to economic growth. It can also provide counties with the opportunity to rehabilitate long standing industries based on higher value niche market opportunities. All four countries have the geographic environment for cocoa production, however they face significant production, technical management and marketing problems. Improving these aspects can increase farmer income, as well as building capacity. This project is investigating the current status of the cocoa industries in these countries to identify opportunities for industry development and potential constraints.