Fiji Sun, 03 November 2018 – The Minstry of Agriculture with the Ministry of Industry, Trade & Tourism have partnered with the Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA) in the annual tourism trade show HOTEC 2018 to support the use of local produce in Fijian cuisine being offered to visitors to Fiji.
Together it is envisaged that a better understanding of the fresh produce demands for tourism operators will create farmer awareness for varieties, quantities and quality requirements as this has the potential to reduce overseas imports considerably and therefore food costs.
At the same time increased production levels and meeting challenges for wider varieties of local produce can provide farmers with greater economic benefits that would also spread the tourism dollar further in Fiji. A focus on improving the processes from farm to plate will assist all levels of the supply chain. Read more…
