Paradise Spices is back in the hands of GTM Distributors General Manager Max Puritau, who is planning more products, staff and investment. He outlines the plans to Business Advantage PNG.
Paradise Spices
PNG was the second-largest global grower of vanilla last year, producing about 250 metric tonnes, but leading processor and exporter, Paradise Spices, is calling for regulation of the sector to resolve supply and quality issues. Karina Makori, the company’s General Manager tells Business Advantage PNG inflated prices have halted production of vanilla products for the past nine months.
Managing generational change is a big challenge for any business. We meet 26-year-old Max Puritau, who has taken over his parents’ business, Paradise Spices, and is seeing exports soaring.
Papua New Guinea’s agricultural sector has a number of competitive advantages, including high seasonal rainfall, good quality soil and low-intensity methods. The absence of pesticides and artificial fertilisers presents opportunities for PNG to position itself as a leading organic producer.
Farming expertise, rich soil and high rainfall are behind Papua New Guinea’s organic strength.
Papua New Guinea’s produce and products continue to find new markets overseas.