Farm-to-Fork to slash $38.5 million hotels food import bill – FBC News
[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook]
The Ministry of Tourism aims to capitalize on the Farm to Fork initiative and reduce its high reliance on imported food items.
Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says a 2018 study shows that Fiji’s hotels spend a staggering $38.5 million annually on imported food items, including vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, and dairy.
However, he says the same study also shows that they have the potential to cut $24 million over the import bill.
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[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook]
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