PAFCO Joins Forces with Fijian Drua
"Our canned products are made with pure tuna and provide an excellent meal for everyone, and we are absolutely elated to be able to assist the Drua teams in their preparations for the next three seasons."
Saturday 30 November 2024 | 10:49
Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women Players Asinate Serevi (left) and Vani Arei flank Fijian Drua chief executive officer Mark Evans (second from left) Pacific Fishing Company Pte Limited chairman is Ranjan Charan and Pacific Fishing Company Pte Limited chief executive officer Saiyad Raiyum (second from right). Photo: Fijian Drua
Pacific Fishing Company Pte Limited (PAFCO) has joined the Fijian Drua's family of sponsors with its "Sun Bell" brand.
As part of the new three-year sponsorship deal, the Fijian Drua and PAFCO have also announced the launch of the inaugural Sun Bell Drua 10s tournament.
This exciting new one-day event has been to allow some of Fiji's top provincial players take on members of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua.
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This will become an annual tournament featuring two Drua Men's teams and six provincial teams.
New partnership
"It is wonderful for us to welcome an organisation like the Pacific Fishing Company to our family of sponsors," said Fijian Drua chief executive officer Mark Evans.
"Children in Fiji grew up reading about PAFCO and their important contribution to Fiji's economy. We are grateful for their support of the Fijian Drua. Their Sun Bell brand is easily one of the most recognisable in Fiji.
"The Fijian Drua will help further cement Sun Bell's prominence in the country.
"PAFCO is a crucial member of the community, particularly in Ovalau. We are already looking forward to a visit to the island to engage further with our fans in Lomaiviti and lend our support to the good work PAFCO is already in the community.
"In addition to their sponsorship, our men's and women's teams will also enjoy their products as an important part of their nutritional requirements."
Speaking about the partnership, Pacific Fishing Company CEO Saiyad Raiyum said, "We are proud to be associated with the Fijian Drua and support our teams in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
"PAFCO is part of the Fiji's heritage and one of the country's longest running companies.
With a brand (Sun Bell) that has been around for 50 years, we are ecstatic to become a nutritional partner for the Drua teams.
"Our canned products are made with pure tuna and provide an excellent meal for everyone, and we are absolutely elated to be able to assist the Drua teams in their preparations for the next three seasons."
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