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Photo Credit : ESP Protocol Officer Mr. Patrick Nek The Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence and Trade Expo 2026 concluded on a high note yesterday evening in Wewak, with a dazzling fireworks display proudly sponsored by the Sandaun Provincial Government. The three-day event was trouble-free and filled with excitement, meaningful networking, knowledge sharing, cultural exchange, business engagements, and celebration of Papua New Guinea’s finest cocoa. Farmers, cooperatives, inte

Farmers take center stage in a budding competition Thirty-six cocoa farmers have taken center stage in a budding competition at the ongoing Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence and Trade Expo in Wewak. The competition, one of the key activities on the final day of the Expo, brings together skilled farmers to demonstrate the important technique of cocoa budding, a critical method used to improve cocoa quality, increase yield, and strengthen disease resistance. Farmers from across

Three equal winners declared, Jude Jalowa, Paul Esiron and David Peko. For the first time, judges have declared three equal winners after confirming that all top samples reached the same exceptional quality standard— making it nearly impossible to separate a single champion. Our 2026 Winners are: Jude Jalowa– Sasivi Corporative, Biwat Angoram (East Sepik) Paul Esiron – Goodenough, Bele Bele Village (Milne Bay) David Peko – Topura, Alotau District (Milne Bay) All three winn

Team Milne Bay at their stall. Defending champions Milne Bay Province are back on the national stage, eyeing to defend their cocoa title at the Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence and Trade Expo currently underway in Wewak. Milne Bay claimed top honours at the 2023 Cocoa of Excellence Show hosted in Alotau, setting a benchmark for quality cocoa production in Papua New Guinea. Their return to this year’s competition signals strong intent to retain the prestigious title. Adding w

Team West Sepik prepare for show. The West Sepik Provincial Government has been widely acknowledged for its meaningful contribution towards the Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence and Trade Expo 2026 currently underway in Wewak. Through its Provincial Administration, Sandaun committed K250,000 as a Silver Sponsor, with the clear purpose of strengthening Greater Sepik collaboration as the host region of the Expo. The support reflects a shared vision among Sepik provinces to work

Photo from Queen Emma Chocolate Company The Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence & Trade Expo has officially opened today in Wewak, bringing together a powerful display of national unity as cocoa farmers and stakeholders from across Papua New Guinea gather in one place. The opening ceremony set the tone for the event, with the presence of Georgina Roberts, alongside East Sepik Governor Allan Bird, Public Service Minister Joe Sungi, and Wewak MP Stanley Samban, marking the signif