Wednesday, March 30, 2011

From my Outbox: RE; Tax Invoice; Carbon Audit


-----Original Message-----
From: Andreas Lombardozzi [mailto:andreas@africanpacific.com]
Sent: 30 March 2011 03:25 PM
To: Gavin Pereira
Cc: Miroslav Menyhart
Subject: RE: Tax Invoice: Carbon Audit

Hey Gavin,

Hope you are loving Red Street (Honiara).

Down hear in Pitt Street things are tough in term of cash flow, but, as
always for the ueber-aspirational, so much opportunity.

We have learnt and shared much since we started engaging and so you will
no doubt be aware of my many dysfunctions, fueled by some passion.  As per
our discussions, managing this passion within the business has its
advantages and its costs, with a disproportional burden on the latter.  An epiphany at least 12 years in the making.

The 'living strategy theory' @ AP is at its best and we are
"restructuring".  Miro and I are scaling back in terms of our draw downs, and
also searching for alternative earnings....say know more.  We are
negotiating in terms of balance sheet and creditors and our ability to
service debt in terms of my ASIC responsibilities...

..And then we will grow from there...and I am sure there will be ample
opportunity to exchange invoices as well.

My apologies for the non payment, have to prioritise. Thank you for your grace.

Peace brother...

lukim


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Monday, March 21, 2011

AP/PGEP Strategy Vanuatu: Multi-Certification Platform for growers across the Pacific

Defining strategy can be a tough gig, especially when it brings with it much self reflection in terms of ones own contributions to the company, and they are not necessarily all glowing reviews.

However, my role here at AP does definately bring its perks for a passionate "wanna be" economist as we within AP and our partners in the Pacific Growers Export Partnership engage in a global first.  Designing and implementing a Multi-Certification Platform including Fair Trade, Organic, and Sustainability, as a low cost service to cocoa growers in the Pacific Region.

Over 5  years in learning, sharing and planning....and 90 days away from the first modeling at our next 2011 PGEP Forum to be held in Vanuatu. The modeling is based on our Strategy session in Hobart last year...meet the partners...enjoy...


Pacific Growers 2010 Cocoa Strategy Video - Hobart Cert-link Conference from andreas lombardozzi on Vimeo.



Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Introducing - Nui Wild Harvest Ranges


In March 2010 tropical cyclone Tomas wreaked havoc on the Islands of Fiji and decimated the coconuts that are the sources of our Nui Certified Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. The Coconuts need 12 months to grow to maturity and so we are temporarily without NUI VCO 100ml, 440ml, 1L tubs, 10 and 20L pails.

As part of Nui’s continuing commitment to sustainable development in the South
Pacific we are now releasing our Wild Harvest range. Nui Wild Harvest seeks to introduce new small holder producers in the pacific to international markets in the shortest possible time while following the Nui Fair Trade for a Fair Go Principles. Our aim is to build sustainable small businesses through the marketing of Island commodities while improving sustainability by developing production quality, certification and supply chain efficiency. Our first Wild Harvest product is Virgin Coconut Oil from Vanuatu.
Nui Wild Harvest Virgin Coconut Oil
Harvested by community growers in the South Pacific.
From the remote Island communities of Vanuatu, our wild harvest cold pressed Virgin Coconut Oil brings the miracle healing properties of the tree of life to you. Our oil is harvested from sustainable wild grown and
small holder plantations.
It is produced using a unique process, pressing the oil within one hour of opening the nut, without the use of excessive heat or any chemicals. Remaining coconut husks are used for power generation. Nui Wild Harvest Virgin Coconut Oil is fairly traded under the guidelines of our Fair Trade for a Fair Go charter of engagement.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Nui Introduces Wild Harvest Range

As part of Nui’s continuing commitment to sustainable development in the South Pacific we are now releasing our Wild Harvest range.
Wild harvest is here to introduce new growers and product opportunities to market quickly while we organically grow enough volume and cash flow to pay for organic, fair trade and sustainability certification which adds value for the farmer and environmental, ethical and social sustainability in the longer term.

Our first Wild Harvest product is Virgin Coconut Oil from Vanuatu.