Australian

Vanuatu tests Australian markets

Mr Meto Nganga, the general manager of Vanuatu Commod ities Marketing Board, visited Australia at the end of May as a guest of the Australian Govern ment. He told PIM that the Commodities Marketing Board was looking into the possibilities of exporting kava to Australia, as well as exploring the markets for a demand for vanilla and pepper. The Commodities Marketing Board’s primary job is to protect Vanuatu’s primary producers, particular the pro ducer of copra and cocoa, advising them and finding new markets for their commodities Vanuatu is also looking for an opportunity to export ginger and fruit.