TRADE WITH FIJI

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 900, 18 February 1930, Page 10

TRADE WITH FIJI

GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR SEEKING BIGGER MARKET TOUR OF INVESTIGATION Fiji’s production of fruit is growing bigger each year and she is desirous o£ increasing her trade with New Zealand. With this object in view, Mr. J. Kermanck, Assistant Superintendent of Agriculture and Inspector of Produce in Suva, has arired in Auckland to inquire into the Dominion markets. He stated on,the Tofua last evening that he is here to study ihe fruit situation generally—the distribution of fruit and the requirements of the Dominion. His principal aim is to get into touch with the Auckland merchants. Mr. Kermanck says there is a general desire in Fiji to increase the trade with the Dominion, and he feels sure that the export of fruit can be increased. At the moment the market is limited. The export of bananas can be increased, he thinks, as well as the export of other fruits. However, the market has yet to be fully investigated. Speaking of conditions generally In Fiji, Mr. Kermanck said that the recent hurricane had done a considerable amount of damage but this would soon right itself. Prospects for the coming season were good, despite the fact that the hurricanes had ruined many of the plantations. The recently inaugurated pineapple industry was progressing satisfactorily. Two local companies were in operation. One of them had canned 8,000 cases this season and the export markets were good. During his stay in New Zealand Mr. Kermanck will get into touch with businessmen and merchants who are associated with the Island trade.