A current assessment of Guyana’s coconut industry
A major outcome of that event was a Guyana Coconut Industry Development Road Map compiled through the joint efforts of the International Trade Centre (ITC) and a broad-based National Stakeholders
This emphasise value added products such as virgin coconut oil, activated carbon, coir, cocopeat and othersan estimated 100 000 nuts could be processed daily. Drnauth told the Pepperpot Magazine that NAREI is intimately involved in all of the activities mentioned. The coconut industry in Guyana
THE COCONUT INDUSTRY IN GUYANA Guyana Chronicle
Oct 23, 2016· Hence, 45-50 percent of global consumption of coconut oil is concentrated here. There is also the ever-increasing demand for the coconut by-products of shell & husk. The general agreement is that the roadmap would address these and other issues which are confronting the coconut industry as it relates to Guyana
Cognisant of Guyana’s coconut industry potential, in 2024, Guyana was one of three countries selected for focus on the implementation of a partnership with the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) in the EU-funded projects looking at the coconut sector.
Major plans to boost Guyana’s Coconut Industry in 2024
Jan 06, 2024· Products like the virgin coconut oil, shredded coconut flakes, coconut flour and coconut shells for generating power are products that have the potential to significantly boost the industry.” Minister Holder said. The processing factory at Marudi on the Linden Soesdyke Highway is expected to become operable before the end of March of this year.
Oct 10, 2024· The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), along with other stakeholders, have been working with Mr. Adams to pilot and demonstrate various forms of intercropping. According to Minister Mustapha, agriculture is the backbone of Guyana’s economy and as such the ministry is working assiduously to transform the coconut
Linden coconut industry in diversification drive
The students were able to experience first-hand, the stages of coconut production, manufacturing of coconut by-products and the shredding of the coconut husk during the tour. They also witnessed how virgin coconut oil is produced as well as soaps made with the oil and other agricultural produce grown right in the farm.
• Regional meetings on coconut processing and value added products conducted in Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Guyana and in Trinidad and Tobago • Investment and market profiles for prioritised product-market combinations (coconut water, virgin coconut oil and seedling
Guyana demonstrates value added opportunities along the
CARDI Guyana partnered with one of the project’s Lead farmer/processor to demonstrate the production of virgin coconut oil and handmade soaps using natural plant based oils and local ingredients. De Souza who has been manufacturing soaps since 2016, has received technical advice for developing his factory and training in food safety, handling
Research and Development. Research and Development on Coconut and Oil Processing. In many of the Indian states especially in Kerala, Coconut is an important tree crop with diverse end-uses such as for food, oil, beverage, medicine, fibre and a variety of raw materials . In India, coconut is grown in an area of 1.90 million hectare, producing