Samoa Cocoa Export Improvement Programme

A joint partnership between Whittaker's, Savai'i Koko, Ministry of Foreign Affairs New Zealand, and SPS Biota (as GAP) which successfully improved the reliability of farmer income and increased resiliency for the Samoan cocoa export industry through the improvement of farming methods and post-harvest processing systems.

A joint partnership between Whittaker's, Savai'i Koko, Ministry of Foreign Affairs New Zealand, and SPS Biota (as GAP) which successfully improved the reliability of farmer income and increased resiliency for the Samoan cocoa export industry through the improvement of farming methods and post-harvest processing systems.

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We work across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Click on the pins on the map below to find out more information about the farmers and villages we work with.
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Abau, Central province
Covering an impressive 50 hectares, Manabo Farm is the largest cacao plantation in the province and a standout example of agroforestry, perfectly integrated into the natural landscape.
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Vanuatu, Malekula Island
Cacao farming is the main source of livelihoods for the island’s population. GAP work primarily with growers in Larevat and Brenwe communities.
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Tubabao Island
Although the inhabitants of the island are primary fishermen, some decided to start with cacao farming.
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Nabulabula
Fiji, the islands of smiles, is the latest addition to GAP’s presence in the Pacific. In collaboration with local farmers and key stakeholders, we are exploring pathways to revive the country’s cacao industry.
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Asau, Savai'i Island
GAP personnel has been privileged to work with cacao growers on Savai’i island for a decade. Cacao growing is not here just a “job” is important part of local culture.
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Guadalcanal
Just a few kilometers from capital of Honiara, Tupaghotua is a large cacao plantation managed by one family for the last two decades and providing jobs for over 50 women and men.
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Malekula Island
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Maydolong
Cacao in the municipality is grown within diversified agroforestry systems, alongside forest trees, coconut, and pineapple.
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Lawaan
Lawaan is a base to the most organized cacao association in the area, operating a processing facility that also serves farmers from neighboring municipalities.
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General MacArthur
The area is a home to the province’s largest cacao farm, with over 2,000 trees. This farm serves as a main demonstration farm for the entire province.
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Salcedo
There is over a dozen small farms scattered across this small municipality that benefit from the support of a local well-functioning farmer cooperative.
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Guiuan
The town of Guiuan serves as the centre of GAP’s operations in Eastern Samar, with numerous cacao farms established despite the area’s rugged, limestone-rich terrain.
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