More sweet days ahead for Papua New Guinea’s very own chocolate company, Queen Emma Chocolate following the signing of a new partnership to improve its cocoa quality, supply, and production.
The signing of a new agreement between local food leader Paradise Foods Limited (PFL), parent company of Queen Emma Chocolate, and the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus (PHAMA Plus) Program reinforces their long standing partnership and builds a stronger and sustainable export market with high-quality value-added cocoa products produced from cocoa sourced from cocoa farming families across PNG.
Through Australia’s and New Zealand’s support, PHAMA Plus will assist Queen Emma Chocolate’s network of growers to attain organic certification for the New Zealand and Australia markets, directly responding to feedback and market demand for certified organic cocoa.
According to Queen Emma’s General Manager, Karina Makori, the flexibility and responsiveness of PHAMA Plus’ partnership, especially in the crucial early years, has made all the difference.
“We are grateful for our partnership with PHAMA Plus. Thank you for persevering with us and seeing the importance of cocoa in the economic framework of PNG,” Ms Makori said.