Malumuvatu eyes global growth for Kavalicious Fiji
Establishing her business during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Fijian entrepreneur Ana Geli Malumuvatu has grown Kavalicious Fiji from a kava business into o
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Started with 10kg of kava, entrepreneur Halofaki now exporting overseas
Starting with just $1,000 from a friend and a small 10kg batch of kava, a former civil servant from Fulaga has built a business that is now exporting overseas while helpi
Uluinakubou urges youths to leave drugs and return to farming
A yaqona farmer from Nadogo in Vanua Levu is calling on youths involved in drugs to return to their villages and take up farming as a better way to earn a living.While sp
Govt moves ahead with Kava Bill to protect yaqona farmers
The government is moving ahead with long-awaited legislation to regulate Fiji’s yaqona industry in a move aimed at protecting farmers, improving standards and s
Govt plans pilot program to unlock UK market for yaqona
A new export opportunity could soon open for Fiji’s yaqona farmers as Government confirms plans for a pilot program to help unlock the UK market.Minister for Forei
Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
Men lead kava drinking while women top sugary snack consumption during kava sessions
Fiji’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases is being driven in part by high levels of alcohol consumption, kava drinking and associated lifestyle behaviours
Cabinet endorses feasibility study for legislative framework to govern Fiji’s local kava industry
The Fiji Cabinet has endorsed that a feasibility study be undertaken on the need for a legislative framework to govern Fiji’s local kava industry. While a Kava
Kava Declaration sparks concerns among Vanuatu exporters
The Kava Declaration developed by Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, seeks to protect the cultural integrity and intellectual property of kava by restricting the use of the n
Kava Bars in Fiji directed to close at 1am
Kava Bars around Fiji have now been ordered to close at 1am effective immediately through the Government’s directive. This has been confirmed by the Deputy Prim
121kg of kava seized and 5 arrested in Northern Territory police operation
Australian Police have arrested five adults and seized 121kg of kava in the East Arnhem Region of the Northern Territory. Police on Wednesday received intelligence of
Lami Kava launches instant kava and herbal powders for global market
Good news for grog lovers as Lami Kava achieved a major milestone today after launching a new dehydrated green instant kava powder at their headquarters in Veisari, Lami.
German court lifts 20-year Kava ban, this is a huge opportunity for Fiji – PM
Great news for Fiji’s Kava industry as the German Court has lifted the 20-year ban that had stopped Kava from being marketed as a pharmaceutical product. The G
Qauia wins Qiri Kava competition
Qauia are the champions of the Qiri Kava competition that was held at the Gospel High School hall. Four teams participated in this competition with Qauia coming ou
Over 10 youth groups to participate in a one-of-a-kind Qiri Kava competition this afternoon
Over 10 youth groups in Fiji have confirmed their place in a one-of-a-kind Qiri Kava competition that will be held at the Gospel High School hall this afternoon. Event
Research on best kava for export and consumption
A research to help identify the best kava for export and consumption and understand the factors that influence the strength has begun. While speaking during the launch
Fiji exported $41.9m worth of kava in 2021
Fiji exported $41.9 million worth of kava in 2021 and is one of the largest agricultural exports in the country. Speaking at a side event for "Pacific Kava: Rooting th
114 Fijian companies have exported 37 tonnes of kava to Australia from December 2021 to 30 June 2022
114 Fijian companies have exported 37 tonnes of kava to Australia from December 2021 to 30 June 2022 under phase 2 of Australia’s Kava Pilot. For Filipe Waqavuka
NZ-based kava exporter merges with Mana Kava to cater for the Australian market
A New Zealand-based Kava export company BiloVinaka has merged with Mana Kava to form BiloVinaka Mana Kava to cater for the Australian market. BiloVinaka’s Busin
Lami Kava has officially launched their policies on domestic violence as part of their commemoration of International Women's Day
As part of their celebration and commemoration of International Women's Day, Lami Kava has officially launched their policies on domestic violence to build a more respect
Koya highlights Fiji’s export earnings from Kava in 2020 was $43.6M
Fiji’s export earnings from Kava in 2020 was $43.6 million. This was highlighted by the Minister for Commerce and Trade Faiyaz Koya during the inaugural Nationa