Using their coconut well

by The Manila Times

May 17, 2026 12:00 am

How a cooperative transforms raw coconut into dozens of products

“They were complaining there was no support. I didn’t want to manage people anymore, but no one was leading them.”

WHAT began as a struggling group of farmers selling raw coconuts for a little profit has grown into a cooperative producing dozens of value-added products — and steady income for its members.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

How a cooperative transforms raw coconut into dozens of products

Related Articles

Growing by leafs and bounds

Hive talkin’

Hitting the mark

From Paralysis to Power

Berry innovative

Dirt and digital

Going for a spin