VANUATU: Cocoa beans exported to Singapore

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Updated November 20, 2007 16:25:02

A Vanuatu farmers cooperative has successfully exported its first cocoa beans to Singapore. The cooperative of farmers on Malekula and Malo exported a container of grade one cocoa to a large conglomerate, producing coffee, tea, and chocolates in Singapore.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: Doresday Kenneth, Vanuatu Director of Agriculture; Francois Kavirere, Agriculture Officer, Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce

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