PET project: Coca-Cola expands its footprint in Papua New Guinea

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In spite of softer market conditions, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners continues to invest in PNG committing K80 million to the construction of a new bottle manufacturing plant in Lae.

SP Brewery toasts a brighter outlook in Papua New Guinea

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While higher costs, supply chain glitches and restricted trading have underpinned a tough two years, the head of Heineken-owned SP Brewery foresees better times ahead.

Middle class growth brings opportunities to manufacturing in Papua New Guinea 

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With the world slowly going back to a ‘new normal’ and Papua New Guinea’s population growing, opportunities abound for Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers. If challenges can be addressed, they say, the future could look even brighter.

Local produce: Papua New Guinea’s delicious prospects

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COVID-19 has taught us to think and act local. Food producers in Papua New Guinea are benefitting from a trend that appears here to stay.

Has trade protection assisted Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers? [opinion]

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University of Papua New Guinea’s Maholopa Laveil looks at the real impact of the government’s tariff policies on local manufacturers.

Papua New Guinea’s manufacturers face tough year [opinion]

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Chey Scovell, CEO of the Manufacturers Council of Papua New Guinea, argues that the country needs to control its costs and kickstart spending if manufacturing is to grow.

Industry in the dark on Papua New Guinea’s single-use plastic ban

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The CEO of the Manufacturers Council of Papua New Guinea, Chey Scovell, says the impending 31 January deadline on the use of plastic bags is causing confusion for local business.

Papua New Guinean duo impresses at fashion show

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Dusk Devi reports on Pacific Runway, where two Papua New Guinean fashion designers showed their latest collections.

 Manufacturing in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile

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A profile of the manufacturing sector in Papua New Guinea, including an overview, key players, the Manufacturers Council and incentives.

Laga Industries boosts capacity to meet Papua New Guinea ice cream demand

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Papua New Guinea’s potential as a market for ice cream will be put to the test when Laga Industries completes a significant expansion of its Gala manufacturing facilities in Lae later this year.