There are approximately 3,000 tons of parchment coffee yet to be air freighted from 67 operational airstrips in remote areas in the country. Coffee Minister Joe Kuli said this when presenting dummy cheques totaling K1 million to various third level airlines and shipping agencies on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Port Moresby. Minister Kuli said the volume of coffee freighted from these airstrips would increase if jetties and airstrips were

PRESS RELEASE The PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification (PACD) Project’s Industry Coordination Committee (CIC-PACD ICC) has expressed grave concerns on the widespread infestation levels of coffee berry borer (CBB) in the country following reports that the pest was now present in six provinces since confirmation of same at Banz, Jiwaka in early 2017.This concern was expressed at its first meeting held in Goroka last Thursday. CIC-PACD ICC Chairman Ian Mopafi

PRESS RELEASE The Coffee Component of PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification (PACD) Project Industry Coordination Committee (PACD-ICC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ian Mopafi as the newly appointed chairman effective March 30, 2023. The committee consists of CIC, Provincial DAL Managers of beneficiary provinces (Morobe, EHP, Simbu, Jiwaka, Enga and SHP), NARI, UOG, Momase & Highlands DAL Regional Directors, Australia PNG Economic Partnership (APEP) and coffee growers & traders

The Papua New Guinea Coffee Industry Corporation with the support of UK Aid (UKTP) and the UN’s International Trade Centre, successfully hosted a Coffee Cupping event with roasters from across the UK, taking advantage of the Kumuls’ participation in the Rugby League World Cup. The event was held in St Helens, UK to tie in with the side’s game against Tonga. The roasters, who were joined by the Minister for