The 10th Bougainville Chocolate Festival concluded on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Buin Sports Oval. The event closed with a collective call for farmers, youth, small businesses, and government stakeholders to collaborate in developing a local 'farm-to-bar' industry.
Discussions and appeals during the festival focused on transforming the region's cocoa sector into a primary driver for broader economic independence in Bougainville.
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