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 customer interaction at food show
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

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