by Mariner Fagaiava-Muller The iconic Samoan brewery which opened in 1978, will close its doors and relocate to Fiji in October. In a statement to TheCoconetTV, Vailima’s Suva-based parent company Paradise Beverages said it explored every avenue to retain operation in Samoa but none were commercially viable. “We want to keep the Vailima brand alive by moving production to Fiji using the same traditional methods and ingredients,” the statement read.
by Mariner Fagaiava-Muller The iconic Samoan brewery which opened in 1978, will close its doors and relocate to Fiji in October. In a statement to TheCoconetTV, Vailima’s Suva-based parent company Paradise Beverages said it explored every avenue to retain operation in Samoa but none were commercially viable. “We want to keep the Vailima brand alive by moving production to Fiji using the same traditional methods and ingredients,” the statement read.