Solomon Islands has resumed copra exports to Europe after a five-year break.
A first shipment has been sent to Britain by a local company, Agribiz.
Its owner, Paul White, says there will be a series of shipments to European markets, including a 1-thousand tonne consignment bound for Belgium.
He says another 400 tonnes will be exported from Noro in western province.
Agribiz is one of 11 licensed copra exporters in Solomon Islands.