CMIC

Kokonut Pacific: Cooperative Coconut Processing

Adapted from the Kokonut Pacific website, www.kokonutpacific.com.au :

"Kokonut Pacific, based in Australia, works to improve the well-being of the rural population of tropical countries through the production of premium grade coconut oil and other coconut products.

This objective is to be achieved by revitalising the smallholder coconut industry through the use of modern technology and by working in partnership with local communities (at the farm location).

Now [even small growers] have a way of turning coconut into very pure, natural, virgin oil within one hour of opening a coconut. Kokonut Pacific is working hard with local firms, non-government organisations (NGOs) and Governments to make sure that the right support systems are in place. The capacity of remote communities to produce DME extra virgin coconut oil is often far greater than the local market can absorb. For the dream of regular employment to be realised, other markets have to be found. Because most of the oil has to be exported, this requires organisation for quality control, storage, transport, bulking up and finding buyers. In many cases, these buyers are in other countries so the oil has to be carefully packed and shipped overseas."

For more information on this potential partnership opportunity, please visit the Kokonut Pacific website at www.kokonutpacific.com.au where you can also obtain direct contact information.