KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians now have the opportunity to discover and enjoy exclusive "Made in Solomons" products, offering a taste of the rich and sustainable offerings from the Solomon Islands.
Bountiful Ventures Sdn Bhd, widely recognised for its coconut cooking oil brand Medella, is the driving force behind the distribution of the unique products.
Among the highlights is SolTuna, a flavorful single-origin tuna sourced sustainably from the Pacific Ocean.
Complementing the culinary experience is a range of locally-sourced and manufactured coconut-based personal care brands.
Islands Own features Coco Soap, offering a natural and nourishing option for personal care enthusiasts.
Additionally, KOSI by Kokonut Pacific introduces a line of Solomon Islands' personal care products, showcasing the beauty and benefits of coconut-based skincare.
"We are proud to bring the best of Solomon Islands to Malaysia, the first country in the Asean region to carry our consumer brands.
"This is a significant milestone for us, as this trade partnership supports the livelihoods of local fishermen and farmers as well as their families.
"Our countries have much in common as developing nations and we look forward to sharing the best of both worlds and finding new ways of working together," said Solomon Islands ambassador Salana Kalu.
The trade partnership is supported by the Australian government, which facilitates engagements between the private sector and the Solomon Islands government, fostering inclusive economic growth aimed at alleviating poverty with a long-lasting and positive impact.
Australian high commissioner to Malaysia Simon Fellows said with Malaysians being keen consumers of Australian brands, the commissioner is proud to support its partners in Solomon Islands to deliver high quality products to the local customers.
"Stronger trade relationships across the Indo-Pacific region benefit everyone and it is great to see the growing number of products from both our countries on Malaysian supermarket shelves," added Fellows.
SolTuna (which includes its flagship brand Solomon Blue) is dolphin-safe, as well as halal and fair trade-certified.
The product has achieved Marine Stewardship Council certification that indicates its products are well managed, with fishing practices that meet the council's stringent sustainability standards.
Coco Soap by Islands' Own and KOSI by Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands provide employment, training and skill development for local employees, and use coconut sourced purely from local farmers who maintain ownership of their own land.
