U.S. court’s kava ruling threatens Pacific hopes to grow global market

U.S. court’s kava ruling threatens Pacific hopes to grow global market

When a U.S. federal judge ruled last week that kava—known as kava Tonga in Tonga—is a “food additive” rather than a cultural staple, it didn’t just ban the drink in New York City cafes. It also dealt a blow to Pacific nations like Tonga, Fiji, and Vanuatu, which have spent years lobbying Australia, Europe, and […] The post U.S. court’s kava ruling threatens Pacific hopes to grow global market appeared first on Kaniva Tonga News.