07/05/2026
Over a year ago I was give the task by the to gather an international delegation to join the show and create a difference like never known before in connecting cacao farming communities directly to the premium market, and for this group to experience the real life behind PNG Cacao out in farming villages, and through all of this inspiring all of PNG in what’s possible alongside creating real long term contracts, story telling and momentum.
This is the group of amazing humans who said yes. Who stayed with their yes even when the war broke out in the gulf, Food Writers, Celebrity chefs, Award winning pastry chefs, Buyers, Chocolate makers, renowned Craft chocolate companies, Market builders and so much more talent was amongst this amazing group who shared so openly and passionately at every opportunity. A group chosen for their commitment to cacao farming communities around the world, to their commitment to humanity, to their commitment to Pacific Kai, their commitment to Pacific Cacao and for their talents and knowledge. Thankyou Jodie, Alessandro, Yukari, Luke, Peter, Michaela, Mark, Tara, Jeff, Todd, Elaine, Luke and Victorine. You were such an all giving, adventurous, heart based, full of knowledge empowering group. Many of us expressed how our lives changed forever through our time together held by the hearts of East Sepik and all farming communities of PNG. History has been made. The gold silver and bronze medal winners have shown what’s possible and momentum has been created. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou to each of you for all your brought and thankyou to the Greater Sepik Province and all we were gifted on every level. Your story will be shared across the world.
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