THREE winners of the Vita Juice brand “Winim skul fee support” walked away with cash prizes of K6,000 in Port Moresby on yesterday, concluding the brand’s national consumer promotion in the four regions.
Jedidah Nanai took home the third prize of K1,000; Bridgette Shaun claimed the second prize of K2,000; and, Agnes Lahari won the first prize of K3,000 in the final draw.
The draw events was held simultaneously in Port Moresby, Lae and Mt Hagen, Kokopo was postponed, with the date to be announced, due to weather conditions affecting the province.
Pacific Industries Limited (PI), through its Vita Juice brand, distributed the prizes as part of a promotion designed to reward loyal consumers, while easing the financial burden of school fees for PNG families.
Denise Girey, brand manager for PepsiCo, PI, said Vita Juice’s long history in PNG inspired the promotion.
“Vita basically has been distributed by PI since 1979 and has been part of the community for generations,” she said.
“With the economy and the situation currently faced around the world, especially the country, we wanted to support the community with school fees.”
Girey said more promotions would be planned for the year as Vita juice is a brand that supports community and young people.
PI director Everett Chue said the initiative reflected the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting communities and investing in the future.
“At Pacific Industries, we believe that strong communities are built through investing in people and creating opportunities for future generations education remains one of the most important investments any family can make, and through the ‘Winim skul fee support promotion’, we wanted to provide meaningful assistance to families across PNG,” he said.
Chue said the company has served PNG since 1953, and they understand the importance of recognising communities that have supported the company in buying the Vita Juice brand.
The three winners, unfortunately were not present to receive their cash prizes but will be contacted to collect their prizes.
These winners were from the Port Moresby draw.
Apart from the three lucky winners, 40 names that were drawn will take home 10 trays of Vita Juice each as consolation prizes.
