𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

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, international buyers, chocolatiers, and government representatives gathered for the annual showcase, strengthening partnerships and promoting direct market access for local cocoa producers. The Expo also featured competitions, training sessions, product demonstrations, and one-on-one engagements between farmers and global industry players.

Throughout the event, participants experienced a vibrant atmosphere that highlighted innovation in cocoa production, quality improvement, and value addition, further reinforcing the importance of agriculture in driving economic growth.

As the curtains closed with fireworks lighting up the Wewak sky, delegations from across the country have begun travelling back to their respective districts and provinces, carrying with them new connections, insights, and renewed motivation to enhance cocoa production.