National Coconut Day 2023
National Coconut Day is June 26th – Discover the Amazing Benefits of This Tropical Fruit! You read that correctly: Coconuts are not nuts! In fact,
May 26, 2023
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Coconut Coalition of the Americas
What We Do
CCA Supports the Entire Coconut Industry
We are working together in the coconut industry to maintain high quality standards and preserving the integrity of the wide array of coconut products available in the Americas. CCA is a voice for all coconut industry stakeholders, including government groups, academia, the healthcare community and the global industry.
Fight Misinformation
CCA is unified and vocal in challenging misinformation about coconut oil’s saturated fats. CCA has supported and promoted highly – accredited research that has been acknowledged by mainstream publications and experts.
Establish Quality Standards
Not all coconut is equal and trust is critical to protecting the industry. CCA has developed a VCO coconut oil verification program to help establish confidence in compliance and the consistency of an unadulterated supply chain.
Correct the Classification
Coconuts aren’t nuts. They are drupes, but the FDA for allergen purposes has misclassified them under FALCPA as a tree nut. CCA is engaging with top immunologists, food allergy associations, trade groups, HCPs and consumers to correct this.
Increase Sustainability
In 2021, CCA fielded a benchmarking survey to establish a baseline for industry measurement against the UN Sustainability Goals and is proactively working across the supply chain in communicating and supporting continuous improvement.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Supporting Coconut Farmer Families
Lighting Up Lives
CCA’s Lighting Up Lives initiatives support coconut farmer families. To date, CCA has installed solar lighting for nearly 400 coconut farmer families in the Philippines. In 2022, CCA is focused on helping provide essential school supplies and nutritional support for the children of coconut farmers.
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CCA Member Sustainability Inititiaves
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have documentation to support their sustainability initiatives
Farming Practices
undertake or source from suppliers with organic or regenerative farming practices
Sustainability Charter
have a Company Sustainability Charter/Statement
Quality
have taken steps to secure their supply chain and/or to detect or prevent food fraud
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CCA Member Monday Spotlight: Peter Kamen, Franklin Baker
We love spotlighting our members. This week’s CCA Member spotlight features Peter Kamen, Product Marketing Manage for North & South America at Franklin Baker and
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National Coconut Day 2022
It’s National Coconut Day! National Coconut Day was established in 2019 and has an official designation from National Day Calendar . Looking for ways to
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5 Reasons to include coconut in your diet
5 Reasons to include coconut in your diet By Susan Hewlings, Ph.D., R.D., Director of Scientific Affairs Nutrasource/GRAS Associates While coconuts have been the target
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The Coconut Coalition of the Americas Welcomes Three New Members
Today, the Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA), the non-profit trade association serving the coconut industry, announces the addition of three new members to its
May 3, 2022
The Coconut Coalition of the Americas Celebrates 2022 Coconut Champion Martial Beck
The Coconut Coalition of the Americas (CCA), the trade association serving the coconut industry, awarded its first annual Coconut Champion during the ‘Celebrate the Coconut’
March 24, 2022