The place held by Sri Lankan desiccated coconut in the world market is built upon its unmatched quality in ingredients, rich taste, and texture. Its quality is mostly demanded by international producers of biscuits, chocolates, and other sweets. Sri Lanka is the birthplace of desiccated coconuts....
In addition, the Marginalized Organic Producers’ Association (MOPA) that functions under the overall management of Bio Foods (and also founded by the chairman) was recognized as the best small Producer organization of the year 2014 in Asia at the ceremony. In the following year, the Small ...
As per the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports, coconuts grow in over 97 countries that spread over the major continents such as Asia, Africa, and America. Philippines and Indonesia are the leading coconut producers and contribute around 50 per cent of the total coconut produced ...
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Meanwhile some producers are lobbying for import taxes of 450 rupees per kilogram or a complete import ban, media reports said. Sri Lanka did not remove taxes on imported food even during a recent currency crisis, as flexible inflation-targeting African countries did when their currencies collapsed...
As a by-product generated in the fabrication of other coconut products, coconut fibre production is largely determined by demand. Abundant quantities of coconut husk imply that, given the availability of labour and other inputs, coconut producers can adjust relatively rapidly to market conditions and...
Producers are reacting by adopting sustainable farming techniques like organic farming and acquiring fair trade certifications. In April 2024, farmers in Kerala achieved success in enhancing coconut farming by implementing integrated farming systems (IFS), leading to increased income and sustainability. ...
In the production process, salt is often introduced during the soaking phase. Some producers use fresh water, and others use tidal waters. The salt must be rinsed out very thoroughly to produce a product appropriate for hydroponics use.
land with the global production of coconut estimated at 62.5 million tonnes9,10,11. The largest coconut producers are Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam10. Some of these countries rely on coconuts for exportation, thus playing important economic and cultural roles...
Harvesters tap coconut palm sap by cutting into the tree's flower-bud stem to access its nectar. Producers mix the sap with water, boil it into a syrup, and allow it to dry and crystallize. The real benefit of coconut sugar is that it doesn't cause your blood sugar to spike as much...