NCES|NEW CALEDONIA
https://www.nces.nc- National Pavilion
- Booth number W4-CC19-022
- Overseas exhibitors
- Exportable
- Co-exhibitor
- Organizer : Business France

This is the only New Caledonia booth at FOODEX.
Discover the unique flavors and aromas born from a UNESCO World Heritage lagoon, rich natural landscapes, and dedicated local producers.
We present a curated selection of premium New Caledonian products—honey, vanilla, sea salt, spirits and more—each carrying its own story.
| Country / Region | FRANCE |
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| Exhibited products | New Caledonian crystal vanilla beans, natural honey, sun-dried sea salt from a UNESCO World Heritage lagoon, craft beer, craft spirits, essential oils, mead (honey wine) |
Exhibit Product
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Honey|Product of New Caledonia
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Target Sector
Restaurants, patisseries, bakeries, hotels, department stores, supermarkets, specialty food & pastry ingredient shops, importers, wholesalers and distributors
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Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
Desserts, patisserie, baked goods, ice cream, chocolate, restaurant desserts, hotel sweets, professional pastry production, premium home use
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Specialities,Sales point
This is 100% natural honey harvested in the pristine and untouched natural environment of New Caledonia.
No pollen removal, deodorization, decolorization, or other industrial processing is carried out, preserving the honey’s original aroma, flavor, and natural characteristics.
Due to the absence of large-scale monoculture farming, most varieties are multifloral honeys, offering distinctive regional terroir and floral complexity depending on the area of harvest.
Honey is collected only after full natural ripening, as determined by the bees themselves, ensuring stable quality, rich flavor, and natural sweetness.
New Caledonia is one of the very rare regions in the world officially recognized as free from Varroa mites, allowing beekeeping without the use of chemicals or antibiotics, under strict environmental protection.
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Target Sector
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Lagoon Sea Salt (Sun-Dried Sea Salt from New Caledonia)
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Target Sector
Restaurants, chefs, pastry shops, bakeries, hotels, department stores, supermarkets, specialty food stores, importers, wholesalers
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Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
General cooking, grilling, roasting, stews, finishing salt flakes, salads, dessert toppings, professional kitchen use, premium-quality ingredient for home cooking
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Specialities,Sales point
This natural sun-dried sea salt is slowly produced using only seawater from the lagoon of New Caledonia, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.
With a sodium chloride content of 91.4%, the remaining 8.6% consists of naturally occurring minerals derived from seaweed and lagoon sediment, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium. These minerals are present in a well-balanced composition, giving the salt a mild and deep flavor.
Due to trace elements originating from the clay-rich salt beds, the salt has a subtle grayish hue. It is highly versatile, suitable for everyday cooking as well as for finishing dishes.
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Target Sector
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MANTA Beer
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Target Sector
Restaurants, Bars, Hotels, Pubs, Izakaya-style restaurants, Department stores, Specialty liquor shops, Importers, Wholesalers, Event and festival vendors
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Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
Serving at bars and pubs, Hotel and restaurant beverage menus, Events and festivals, Gift and souvenir offerings, Sales at department stores and specialty shops, Refreshing drink after swimming or outdoor activities
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Specialities,Sales point
MANTA Beer is a representative local beer brand of New Caledonia. It has received awards from international quality and taste evaluation organizations around the world and offers a diverse lineup with a wide range of flavor profiles. Carefully selected ingredients and brewing methods create a rich yet approachable taste, making it highly popular among locals.
The brand is also served onboard the national airline of New Caledonia, making it a memorable beer associated with travel and island experiences.
Product Lineup
・MANTA Citron
A refreshing fruit beer infused with lemon aroma and natural ingredients. Light, crisp, and easy to drink, it is one of the most popular varieties.
・MANTA Special
A full-bodied craft beer brewed with extra malt and hops and left unfiltered. With an alcohol content of 7%, it offers a rich and robust flavor profile for beer enthusiasts.
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Target Sector
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Spirits | Product of New Caledonia
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Target Sector
Bars, restaurants, hotels, lounges, department stores, specialty liquor stores, importers, alcoholic beverage wholesalers, craft spirits distributors
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Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
Neat, on the rocks, as a cocktail base, bar service, after-dinner drinks in restaurants, gift selections, single-item sales in department stores, professional-use spirits
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Specialities,Sales point
This is a range of craft spirits born from the natural environment of New Caledonia and the expertise of skilled distillers.
Local ingredients, pure water, and the island’s unique climate are carefully utilized to give each spirit a clear and distinctive character.
Blue Gin features refreshing aromas and botanicals inspired by the natural landscapes of New Caledonia, and is highly regarded both in cocktails and when enjoyed neat.
Single Grain New Caledonia Whisky is aged for more than three years and offers a smooth yet complex profile. It is a rare whisky produced in the South Pacific.
Rhum Agricole is crafted using traditional methods, highlighting the fresh and authentic aromas of sugarcane, resulting in a refined and expressive rum.
All products are produced in small batches, focusing on quality rather than mass production, and are well suited for professional use.
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Target Sector
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Vanilla Beans with Natural Vanillin Crystals
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Target Sector
Restaurants, pastry shops, bakeries, chocolatiers, hotels, department stores, specialty food and pastry ingredient shops, importers, wholesalers
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Usage Scenes(Usage/Recipies)
Desserts, pastry production, baked goods, ice cream, chocolate, restaurant desserts, hotel sweets, professional confectionery use, premium ingredient for home use
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Specialities,Sales point
These high-quality vanilla beans have an exceptionally high vanillin content, allowing natural vanillin crystals to appear on the surface during the maturation process.
Thanks to the strength of the raw ingredient itself, even simple recipes result in desserts with deep aroma and rich flavor.
They have been praised by Michelin-starred chefs, who emphasize that using excellent ingredients allows outstanding results to be achieved naturally and effortlessly.
The beans are available in lengths from a minimum of 16 cm up to 22 cm, representing a true top-grade vanilla bean in the purest sense.
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Target Sector