"Vanuatu Primary Producers Authority (VPPA) working in partnership with Phama Plus and Department of Agriculture participate in a Cocoa training session in Malekula and Santo from 25th February – 5th March 2025.

The trainings, on quality cacao beans and the consumption of cacao locally, was conducted by cacao ambassador Mrs. Oonah from Ireland, who now resides in New Zealand, along with cacao experts from the Department of Agriculture, Ms Geraldine Neirove, ADO George Lintamat, and experienced cacao farmer Mr. Aisen Samuel. The training focused on producing quality cacao beans and emphasized the importance of local consumption at home before selling in outside markets.