M·CAM Partner Pacific Spices at the Cutting Edge of Geographic Indication IPR with “Single Origin” Chocolate

Date:  Wed, 2009-06-10

M·CAM Partner Pacific Spices at the Cutting Edge of Geographic Indication IPR with “Single Origin” Chocolate

June 10, 2009 – Sydney, Australia; Vunakaun, Papua New Guinea; Charlottesville, Virginia

Induna Cocoa shows the importance of talking to your buyers

There is no doubt that communication between exporter and importer is important. Prices must be quoted correctly, addresses swapped accurately, time frames met, etc. But there is much more to it than that. Both sides must have an in depth understanding of the entire supply chain and be willing to cooperate throughout.

The best way to demonstrate these facts of export life is through the development of PNG “single origin” chocolate.

Good communication and coordination was required at all points, from the community of growers in Induna (East New Britain Province, PNG) that produced the cocoa beans, through to the exporter, PNG’s Pacific Spices and ultimately, the client, Zokoko Chocolate in Australia.

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