Cacao Fiji Wins Silver At Pacific Awards
"They are seeing some great results after a decade of hard work. High yielding varieties are identified and cloned via grafting. Cocoa trees are fruiting in 18 months and with the study of genes, it is a great combination of high yielding fruits with flavor and aroma."
Thursday 17 November 2022 | 03:49
Cacao Fiji founder Arif Khan (Left) receives the recognition certificate at Adelaide, Australia. Photo: Cacao Fiji
Cacao Fiji was awarded silver during the inaugural 2022 South Pacific Excellence Award in Adelaide, Australia.
The three-day event provided a platform for cocoa farmers to showcase their work to the Australian consumers and international markets and study the genomic profile of the South Pacific.
Cacao Fiji founder Arif Khan said the award was a result of their hard work.
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There is some excellent research and growth of the fine cocoa industry in Cairns, Australia, headed by some passionate individuals.
"They are seeing some great results after a decade of hard work. High yielding varieties are identified and cloned via grafting. Cocoa trees are fruiting in 18 months and with the study of genes, it is a great combination of high yielding fruits with flavor and aroma."
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