Kava quality under threat as “flour mixing” scandal surfaces

2026-02-10 - 05:38

The Ministry of Agriculture is concerned about the compromise of kava quality, warning that it threatens both local and international trade. Assistant Minister Inosi Kuridrani told kava farmers in Nukuilau, Navosa yesterday that poor quality jeopardizes the industry’s reputation. This warning follows reports that other cooking products are being mixed with kava for export. Kuridrani