• CCO enters into a Binding Strategic Partnership Heads of Agreement with Kaiming Agro Processing.
• Partnership combines KAPPL's advanced manufacturing with CCO's brands and global commercialization capabilities.
• KAPPL to become CCO's preferred manufacturing partner for Fiji-manufactured products.

The Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX: CCO) has announced a strategic partnership with Kaiming Agro Processing Pte Ltd's subsidiary, Pacific Culture and Heritage Pte. Ltd (KAPPL), to scale its global production of kava, ginger, and turmeric extracts. The partnership aims to combine KAPPL's advanced manufacturing capabilities with CCO's expertise in sourcing, innovation, and global commercialization. KAPPL is investing in a new facility in Fiji, expected to be operational by December 2026, which will provide CCO with additional manufacturing capacity and support its growth strategy. The partnership also positions Fiji as a key producer of premium botanical ingredients for international markets.

The partnership is expected to support CCO's strategy of expanding its premium botanical ingredients business and branded consumer products portfolio through a scalable and capital-efficient operating model.