Coconuts

Originally from Thailand, fragrant coconuts are highly popular for their sweet juice, soft and smooth flesh, and pleasant milky aroma. The seedlings of fragrant coconuts are protected in Thailand, prohibiting their export. Young coconuts bear fruit every 22-26 days, ensuring year-round availability. read more

Vietnam's coconut exports exceeded $1 billion last year, boosted by a new trade agreement with China and initiatives to expand into new markets. According to Vietnam Customs, exports of all coconut products grew by 20% to reach nearly $1.1 billion, with fresh coconuts alone increasing by 61% to $390 million. read more

Nine years after winning the award for best innovation at Fruit Logistica with its patented opening system for coconuts for drinking, World's Coconut Trading, also known as Genuine Coconut, has once again participated in the fair in Berlin with one of Spain's most exotic product ranges. read more

Also interesting are the recommendations for the classical cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties, carried out in Germany in tunnels, on gutters, in coconut substrate. read more

Eric Lasportes, founder and CEO of Sodirex Vietnam Co, LTD based in Ho Chi Minh City since 2010, has specialized in fresh coconuts and established the Mekong Gourmet export brand targeting the 4th range market. "We import exotic fruits grown in Vietnam, such as coconuts from the Mekong region. read more

The coconut crop in Ivory Coast is experiencing increased demand, while competition in Asia is being affected by the Red Sea crisis. However, Mariella Tossou, the general manager of Somat Trading, points out that this is not necessarily leading to higher prices. The exporter states, "The coconut crop is benefitting from a rise in demand, but this is not necessarily leading to better prices." read more

The company Botanicoir is celebrating its 20th year of business this year, specializing in the production of coconut substrates. Their operations are carried out in several locations in Sri Lanka. This country ranks 4th in the world in coconut production, harvesting 3 billion coconuts per year. read more

Gadot Agro has introduced a new cultivation method for various types of palm trees, including date palms, coconut palms, oil palms, and ornamental palms. Central to this approach is Unik™, an innovative product created to control plant growth and efficiently manage tree height. Dr. Daphna Blachinsky, VP of Agronomy at Gadot Agro, is leading this development. read more

"At this point, it seems like almost everyone on earth has heard or seen something about coir fiber, whether through passing mentions, advertisements, or randomly coming across it in a book or news article. But do people really understand what coir fiber is? And what do they actually know about it?" read more

Signed trade agreements are creating a favorable environment for coconuts to become a significant industrial crop in Vietnam. However, this situation also poses a challenge that requires a strategy for sustainable development to ensure that coconut products meet the increasing quality standards. read more

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported that Sri Lanka's coconut production decreased by 17.8% in September 2024 compared to the same month in 2023. This significant decline was highlighted in the CBSL's November agriculture bulletin, which attributed it to a combination of factors. read more

Przewidywany wzrost produkcji kokosów na Filipinach pozostanie stagnujący w nadchodzącym roku ze względu na niską wydajność związaną z postępującym starzeniem się drzew powszechnie obecnym na plantacjach w całym kraju. "Szacujemy, że produkcja kokosów pozostanie na podobnym poziomie jak w poprzednich latach, ponieważ podejmowane są wysiłki mające na celu poprawę... read more

Vietnam is famous for its coconuts, including the brown variety, which offer a perfect combination of coconut water and firm, slightly sweet flesh, making them suitable for both consumption as a beverage and for cooking. The Coco Produce Company sources and packages coconuts in the Mekong Delta, producing 200 tonnes each month. read more

During the ripening of 'Hademar' strawberries with repeating fruiting, we meet with Tomasz Szuławy from Ceres company. These plants are grown in coconut substrate on raised platforms. An expert from this company shares information about

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In Sri Lanka, the coconut industry is currently facing a decline, with annual production decreasing from three billion to 2.85 billion nuts. This drop has been linked to inconsistent fertilizer policies implemented by previous governments, as highlighted by the chairman of the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), Shantha. read more

This year, Peru has been added to the list of countries where Brazilian agricultural products have gained market access, with a total of eight new authorizations. These approvals have made it easier to export various products such as yerba mate, cassava meal, coconut fiber, and dried cloves. read more

Coco peat, a product made from coconut husks, has emerged as a sustainable and efficient growing medium, particularly for cultivating tomatoes. It provides substantial benefits in water retention, aeration, and environmental friendliness. Therefore, using coir bags is an ideal solution for enhancing crop growth. read more

China's decision to permit the import of fresh young coconuts from Vietnam represents a significant milestone for the Vietnamese agricultural industry. This move has the potential to greatly impact Vietnam's coconut exports. Vietnam is already known as one of the top coconut producers globally, exporting primarily to various countries. read more

W strefie tropikalnej, gdzie rośnie kokos, powstał nowatorski napój alkoholowy - wino z młodego kokosa. Jego produkcję rozpoczął Sebastian P. Augustine, emerytowany zastępca tehsildara i rolnik z Bheemanady w Indiach. Po długiej drodze przez zawiłe przepisy i procedury prawne, ostatecznie zdobył on licencję na produkcję tej wyjątkowej mieszanki. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more