President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has directed the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to craft concrete plan for the development and rehabilitation of the coconut industry
Read more >The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD)
Read more >The local government unit (LGU) in collaboration with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) distributed some 5,000 dwarf seedlings of coconut in Quezon town
Read more >The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in Bicol through its Catanduanes provincial office has conducted technology assistance training for vinegar production in Bagamanoc town, the Philippine News Agency reported on August 15
Read more >A new variant of pandesal was launched on Wednesday, June 29 to address the rising cost of wheat flour.
Read more >CocoPatch, a natural wound dressing made of coco cellulose, designed by Filipino nurse Denver Chicano was given the Malasakit Award or the Grand Prix, of the Good Design Award (GDA)
Read more >(DOST’s) push for wheat alternatives, its attached agency, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) and other partners will launch the coco pandesal this month of June
Read more >According to two clinical trials conducted by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), virgin coconut oil (VCO), whether mixed with meals or directly consumed, can help hasten recovery from symptoms and infection among Covid-19 patients.
Read more >The Department of Agriculture (DA), through the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), is pushing for the increase in coco methyl ester (CME)
Read more >The Department of Energy is still waiting for more studies before implementing the long-delayed increase in coco methyl ester (CME)
Read more >The Philippines continues to enjoy lower tariffs when exporting certain products to member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Read more >Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has expressed gratitude to the South Korean government for the newly forged free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines.
Read more >Official figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority show export of coconut products in February by the Philippines totaled 116,653 MT in copra terms
Read more >Bulk of coconut oil export during the month
Read more >Export of copra meal in February at 25,724 MT generated USD5.586 million
Read more >Shipment of desiccated coconut in February at 11,976 MT turned in USD26.333 million
Read more >External trade of coconut shell charcoal in February amounted to 6,229 MT worth USD4.034 million
Read more >A PHP17 million virgin coconut oil (VCO) processing plant that is set to rise in Jabonga town in Agusan del Norte
Read more >Beverage Daily’s New Beverage Products Hitting the Shelves in May Across the Globe included blends containing coconut water as well as MCT oil
Read more >China has issued guidelines recommending a reduction of corn and soymeal in poultry and pig feed
Read more >Food and beverage firms have been warned that South Korea is expected to further tighten its governance on genetically-modified (GM)
Read more >The Philippines is eyeing to spearhead the international ‘solidarity trials’ for virgin coconut oil (VCO)
Read more >A recent study showed that virgin coconut oil (VCO) mixed with meals could reduce COVID-19 symptoms
Read more >Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CNPF), one of the country’s leading food companies
Read more >Croda International Plc (“Croda” or “the Group”), the specialty chemical company that uses smart science to create high performance ingredients
Read more >Oil refiners are facing a drop in used fats for use as feedstock in biofuels due to restaurant closures during COVID-19 lockdowns,
Read more >Two Canadian food scientists have created a replacement for palm oil, reports the Good News Network
Read more >Italian scientists have found that under certain conditions the polyphenol content of the extra virgin olive oil can be increased up to 48 percent
Read more >Philippine export of coconut products in October totaled
164,580 MT in copra terms based on UCAP estimates
Beverage Daily released on November 17 its list of “new beverage products hitting the shelves around the globe”
Read more >Copra prices in Kerala and Tamil Nadu have shot up
Read more >Data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has revealed that China imported an additional 438,747 MT
Read more >Indonesia’s exports of crude palm oil (CPO) and its derivatives rose three percent to 2.76 million tons
Read more >India’s vegetable oil imports fell 13% in the oil year to October
Read more >UCAP preliminary data show Philippine export of coconut products totaled 127,049 MT
Read more >The government has awarded an initial P2.708 million worth of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in three Batangas towns of Talisay
Read more >The coconut water market in the US is poised to grow by USD 2.19 billion during 2020-2024
Read more >Data from Oil World show the US imported 62,400 MT of lauric oils in November
Read more >China is increasingly importing more palm oil, meat and seafood due to the impact of African swine fever (ASF) outbreak
Read more >Indonesia has agreed to immediately increase imports of Indian buffalo meat, sugar and auto parts after India boosted purchases of Indonesian palm oil
Read more >Used for fast food frying, added to packaged foods, and fed to livestock, soybean oil is by far the most widely produced
Read more >A new study which spanned 18 years investigated dietary patterns and the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Read more >South Korea’s SK Chemicals has started tests on blending its biodiesel with petroleum-based fuels
Read more >Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Oil and Proteins Plants (UFOP) on December 16 said biodiesel production in the EU has increased for another year
Read more >This year’s 21st edition of the UCAP annual golf tournament is taking place on February 26, 2020,Wednesday at the Ayala Greenfield Golf & Leisure Club
Read more >Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show 15 non-traditional coconut products generated export revenue
Read more >The combined expertise of US agribusiness giant Cargill, German chemicals company BASF and global consumer goods firm Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Read more >PILIPINAS Shell Petroleum Corp.’s social investment arm Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. (PSFI)
Read more >Malaysia has raised its export tax on crude palm oil for January
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Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, plans to implement a biodiesel program with 40% bio-content (B40)
Read more >Brazil is set to increase biodiesel blending to 12% of diesel fuel mix consumption (B12) in March 2020
Read more >US vegetable oils and fats producer Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has launched its new 100% sustainable
Read more >The UCAP Weekly Bulletin staff will have a Christmas holiday break and so this issue will be the last for this year.
Read more >Philippine Statistics Authority show 13 non-traditional coconut products generated export revenue of more than USD100,000 in June
Read more >Data from Oil World show the US imported 89,200 MT of lauric oils in July this year
Read more >Canada has taken initial steps on the global stage to challenge China’s refusal to accept canola shipments from the country
Read more >A parliamentary caucus committee is expected to be formed between members of parliament of Malaysia
Read more >India’s edible oil industry was shaken after reports said that the government has accepted a proposal to lower the import duty
Read more >Barcelona-based start-up Cubiq Foods has developed a mechanical process it claims can convert liquid oils
Read more >Office of the Agriculture Attaché, showcased the best of Philippine coconut products in the first-ever Taste the Philippines DC Filipino Food Festival
Read more >Coconut Development Board (CDB) chairperson Usha Rani has said that coconut farmers facing difficulties due to price fluctuations in the market should be supported for better utilisation
Read more >The Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has warned the Indian public about the continued dangers of adulterated edible oil
Read more >Swiss cosmetics firm Mibelle AG Biochemistry is continuing its expansion into the supplements space with a ‘natural brain enhancer’
Read more >Data from Oil World show the U.S. imported 75,700 MT of lauric oils in April this year, sharply increasing by 20.7% from April year-ago at 62,700 MT.
Read more >China’s major soybean growing areas are expected to expand their plantings by 10% this year
Read more >German chemical company BASF, personal care manufacturer The Estée Lauder Companies and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Read more >French oil giant Total is set to start up its 500,000 MT/year La Mede biorefinery in Southern France after several delays and controversy over its use of imported palm oil
Read more >Based from UCAP estimates, export of coconut products in March slightly increased from same month year-ago.
Read more >PT Mayora of Indonesia has started the importation of desiccated coconut from Philippines in fulfillment of a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU)
Read more >Alzheimer’s disease in adults is known to be the most common cause of dementia
Read more >The market for coconut-based beverages and other products will continue growing steadily
Read more >The European Commission adopted on April 24, 2019 a regulation that sets a 2% legal limit to the amount of trans fats in processed foods
Read more >The European Union’s (EU) plan to prohibit crude palm oil (CPO) as a raw material for biofuel will affect about 16 million people
Read more >Cargill is launching a digital platform that will allow customers 24-hour access to key product and safety information
Read more >Malaysia conducted a five-day Palm Oil Economic Mission to Saudi Arabia starting on April 22 to discuss the commodity issue
Read more >Philippine firms generated $45.5 million from its participation at Japan’s premiere food trade show, the International Food and Beverage Exhibition or FOODEX
Read more >The Philippines has secured the commitment of the British government to allow exporters to continue enjoying similar trade preferences
Read more >Philippine Statistics Authority show increased number of non-traditional coconut products export in January
Read more >Giant cocoa producer, Barry Callebaut, commits to including coconut a 100% sustainable ingredient by 2025
Read more >Guangzhou supplier Topwell Coconut is seeking a breakthrough in the sports nutrition market with its 100% coconut plant-based
Read more >Official data from the Philippine Statistics Authority revealed Philippine export of coconut products leaped 43.6% in December
Read more >Export of coconut oil in December consisted of 74,094 MT
Read more >Export of copra meal in December which totaled 22,807 MT generated USD3.805 million
Read more >Shipment of desiccated coconut at 11,210 MT in December was worth USD21.750 million
Read more >External trade of coco shell charcoal in December was 3,644 MT with turnover of USD2.095 million
Read more >Figures from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority show the country’s export of desiccated coconut sharply increased in November 2018
Read more >Figures from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority also show the country’s export of virgin coconut oil was 11,073 MT
Read more >Data from Oil World show the U.S. imported 43,900 MT of lauric oils in November, almost half of November year-ago at 91,200 MT
Read more >Taja Coconut announced last month the launch of its non-GMO and sugar-free bottled coconut water brand
Read more >French and German farmers have been forced to dig up thousands of hectares of rapeseed fields
Read more >The Parliament of Finland voted on February 6 in favour of a law requiring transportation fuel to be comprised of 30%
Read more >The coconut levy bill presented for signing by President Rodrigo Duterte last January was vetoed
Read more >Official data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show Philippine export of coconut products in October 2018 increased 16.6%
Read more >Export of coconut oil in October consisted to 52,458 MT crude coconut oil, 23,926 MT cochin (refined, bleached) oil
Read more >Shipment of copra meal which totaled 51,973 MT turned in USD9.374 million
Read more >External trade of desiccated coconut in October at 14,057 MT generated USD29.317 million.
Read more >International sales of coconut shell charcoal in October was 5,447 MT valued at USD3.039 million.
Read more >Figures from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority showed the country’s export of desiccated coconut increased in October 2018.
Read more >Figures from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority also showed the country’s export of virgin coconut oil
Read more >Innobio®, a leading manufacturer of functional nutrtitional ingredients, has announced the launch of a new vegan coconut MCT Oil Powder
Read more >After doubling its purchases of U.S. soybeans this season, the European Union has signaled that it was ready to buy even more from America.
Read more >Canadian agribusiness firm Richardson International announced last month that it had agreed to buy Wesson, Conagra’s U.S
Read more >For the third straight month this November, export of coconut products posted year-on-year growth. According to UCAP preliminary data
Read more >Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show 14 non-traditional coconut products generated export revenue of more than USD100,000
Read more >D&L Industries Inc. said its unit D&L Premium Foods Corp. (DLPF) has received from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
Read more >Figures from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority show the country’s export of desiccated coconut dropped by 18.9% to 2,359 MT
Read more >The government has urged Malaysian palm oil companies to immediately stop importing crude palm oil from abroad and use local palm oil instead
Read more >Imbibe, an industry-leading beverage development company announced early this month the company’s beverage trend predictions for 2019.
Read more >This issue of the UCAP Weekly Bulletin will be the last for this year
Read more >Philippine Statistics Authority show the Philippines exported in August 144,277 MT of coconut products measured in copra terms.
Read more >Export of coconut oil in August consisted of 51,734 MT crude coconut oil, 16,769 MT cochin (refined, bleached) oil, and 3,857 MT RBD (refined, bleached and deodorized) or fully refined oil.
Read more >Export of copra meal in August at 30,921 MT generated USD5.143 million.
Read more >Shipment of desiccated coconut in August was 16,314 MT worth USD35.778 million.
Read more >Export of coconut shell charcoal in August at 4,185 MT turned in USD2.513 million.
Read more >Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority show the country’s export of virgin coconut oil was down by 19.9% to 7,747 MT
Read more >Dutch start-up Ghee Easy has seen its year-on-year growth double in the past few years
Read more >The Norwegian government has announced that airlines operating in Norway must blend 0.5% advanced biofuel
Read more >Rapeseed methyl ester (RME) biodiesel prices in Northwest Europe neared a four-and a-half year high at the start of October
Read more >The Antara news reported the Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certificate began to gain recognition
Read more >PepsiCo Latin America is on track to achieve its 2025 global nutrition goals to reduce sodium
Read more >Export of coconut oil in February consisted largely of cochin (refined, bleach) oil at 22,237 MT
Read more >Outbound load of copra meal at 28,348 MT generated USD4.907 million in February. Market has expanded and now included Europe
Read more >Delivery of desiccated coconut in February totaled 6,251 MT and was valued USD13.873 million.
Read more >Coconut shell charcoal export in February at 4,556 MT turned in USD2.620 million
Read more >The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines for intake of saturated fats and trans-fats.
Read more >Figures from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority show the country’s export of desiccated coconut was sharply down in January this year.
Read more >Figures from Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority also show the country’s export of virgin coconut oil was 872 MT
Read more >President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) launched an oil palm replanting program in Rokan Hilir district
Read more >The Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA) recently elected its officers last week at a gathering in Anaheim, California
Read more >Official data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show the Philippines exported in December last year 119,607 MT of coconut products
Read more >Export of coconut oil in December consisted of 39,434 MT crude coconut oil, 23,629 MT
Read more >Shipment of copra meal in December at 32,324 MT turned in USD4.493 million
Read more >Deliveries of desiccated coconut in December totaled 6,444 MT and valued USD15.026 million
Read more >Outbound load of coco shell charcoal in December totaled 3,524 MT with earnings at USD2.194 million
Read more >The Philippine-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Read more >NOOMA is one of a new wave of sports drinks in the US boasting cleaner labels and less sugar
Read more >Palm oil Analytics Owner and Co-founder, Dr. Sathia Varga said India’s import tax hike was fourth in less than six months
Read more >More than 500 Spanish food and consumer goods companies have pledged to reduce the saturated fat
Read more >Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has sent a letter to the European Union President and the European Parliament to convey his “strong protest”
Read more >The government will decide whether to resume the 20 percent biodiesel blend (B20) policy for the locomotive sector by the end of June
Read more >Franklin Baker Company of the Philippines, a pioneer desiccated coconut manufacturer in the country is looking to develop new specialty products
Read more >Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) administrator Romulo J. Dela Rosa said the agency is eyeing to distribute 20 million coconut seedlings
Read more >Official data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show over a dozen non-traditional coconut products generated revenue of more than USD100,000
Read more >The first genetically modified canola with health benefits is being scrutinised by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)
Read more >The European Union has decided to phase out support for vegetable oil-based biodiesel by 2030
Read more >The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has made an affirmative final determination in the ongoing countervailing duty (CVD)
Read more >Granexport Manufacturing Corporation (Granex), the biggest copra milling facility in the world celebrated its 43rd anniversary
Read more >Data from Oil World show the US imported 49,900 MT of lauric oils in June, down by 18.6% from June year-ago at 62,500 MT
Read more >Cocavo’s coconut and avocado oil products are getting noticed in New Zealand and proving a hit in the US
Read more >A new market research report says increasing health consciousness among consumers and producers’ focus on research and development (R&D)
Read more >The FDA has issued a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) letter of no objection for Cargill’s canola lecithin for use in a variety of foods.
Read more >US agribusiness major Bunge aims to gain a bigger footprint in Southeast Asia with its acquisiton of a majority stake in Malaysian
Read more >Danish food giant Arla Foods is expanding to sub-Saharan Africa with the establishment of a new subsidiary in Ghana
Read more >Canadian agri supply chain developer Pipeline Foods has launched its global operations aimed at building sustainable
Read more >Official data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show Philippine export of coconut products in May leaped 72.6% to 111,291 MT in copra terms
Read more >Export of coconut oil in May at 57,160 MT consisted of 39,254 MT crude coconut oil, 15,332 MT cochin (refined, bleached) oil, and 2,574 MT RBD (refined, bleached and deodorized) oil
Read more >Export of copra in May at 16 MT worth USD14,307 went exclusively to South Korea.
Read more >Overseas trade of desiccated coconut in May at 9,029 MT turned in USD21.181 million.
Read more >Shipment of coconut shell charcoal in May was 3,343 MT with proceeds of USD1.883 million
Read more >The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) will get P1.4 billion allocation for 2018, the same budget level in the current year
Read more >Malaysia has reiterated its commitment to practise the 3-P pillars of sustainable palm oil industry
Read more >A new certification programme, the International Palm Oil Free Certification Accreditation Programme (POFCAP)
Read more >The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed food manufacturers
Read more >New meta-analysis by Chongqing Medical University revealed fish oil supplementation can increase insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of diabetes
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This Annual Event for Industry Bowlers aims to strengthen Camaraderia among UCAP members, develop friendship with new comers, interphase with various sector. (16th Bowling Tournament Results)
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This Annual Event for Industry Golfers aims to strengthen Camaraderia among UCAP members, develop friendship with new comers, interphase with various sector. (19th UCAP Golf Open)
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