Exporters from the Pacific are being told the story behind their food, like traditional farming practices, is a valuable selling point in the New Zealand market.
Secretariat of the Pacific Community signage Photo: RNZ
Seven food exporters from the Pacific are in New Zealand hoping to grow their existing customer base, as well as break into New Zealand's retail market.
The Secretariat of the Pacific Community's Export Marketing Officer, Sally Ann Hughes, says there is a real 'feel good factor' when buying Pacific products.
She says most products are organic by default, and provide employment opportunities for Pacific communities.
"There's no pesticides, there's no chemicals, so they're really high quality pure products. Most of these exporters, and most exporters across the Pacific, are working with communities so that they are creating jobs and they're raising the standard of living for all of the people that are farming the produce."
The Pacific Trade Mission is a partnership between SPC and Pacific Trade and Invest New Zealand, and has been funded by the EU.
