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Pacific Periscope - Trade & Investment From The Pacific
Pacific Periscope - A fortnightly update of trade and investment from the Pacific Islands region.
Gift show success endorses PTI's Path to Market initiative
“We believe assisting our Path to
Market graduates become export ready is valuable to the
companies and paying dividends in terms of confirmed sales
at these shows,” says PTI NZ Trade & Investment
Commissioner Michael Greenslade.
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Cook Islands
Kora Pearls big hit at gift fair
Nancy and Kora
of Kora Pearls came to Auckland’s Gift and Homeware Fair
not really knowing what to expect. By Day Three, it was
obvious by their big smiles that Kora and Nancy had achieved
their goal – and more. Not only had they made sales, they
secured some good contacts and potential ongoing
leads.
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Essence of Fiji
adds a personal touch at Gift Fair
Essence of
Fiji gave free hand massages to passers-by at the three-day
Auckland’s Spring Gift and Homeware Fair. “They loved
it,” Essence of Fiji Auckland Distributor Leona Peterkova
said. It was that personal touch that attracted more people
into the stand.
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Cook Islands
intern finds inspiration and opportunity
This
year, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) New Zealand partnered with
the Business Trade & Investment Board (BTIB) from the Cook
Islands to deliver an internship programme in New Zealand
with the aim of developing a better understanding for the
New Zealand market for exports from the Cook Islands.
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Tavulomo coconut
oil products starting to roll!
Chris Wyllie and
Rusila Vere of Tavulomo Coconut Processing Ltd (Fiji)
showcased coconut jerky and coconut oil products in their
first hit out at the Auckland Food Show from 27-30 July
2017. As the only Pacific Island company offering coconut
jerky alongside its well-established coconut oil and coconut
soap Tavulomo grabbed some attention.
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FMF pleased with
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Unique
opportunity for Pacific Island businesses
The
Australian Government recently launched the Frontier
Innovators programme at the Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade’s innovationXchange in Canberra. The programme
is looking for innovative businesses that are making an
impact in the Asia-Pacific region.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Chocolate & Coffee Show
The
Cloud, Auckland Waterfront
September
23-24
ENDS
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