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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
have documentation to support their sustainability initiatives
undertake or source from suppliers with organic or regenerative farming practices
have a Company Sustainability Charter/Statement
have taken steps to secure their supply chain and/or to detect or prevent food fraud
Coconut is used by many for a variety of cooking needs and dishes. Coconut has different forms that lend well to cooking all sorts of
In the previous 2 posts the many uses of coconut trees were discussed. Continuing the discussion of coconut product uses, it is good to consider
Recent articles discuss a lot of the different dietary uses of coconut products. While there are many different ways coconut products can be prepared to
A large amount of the coconut tree is used to manufacture and produce various coconut products. A coconut is used in combination with actual coconuts
Coconut oil contains a lot of health benefits and mutrients, including potentially beneficial fats. The nutrition found inside of coconuts is not the same as
Adding coconut to food is an amazing way to spice up and make any diet richer and more flavorful. Coconut can be prepared in many
CCA is a voice for all coconut industry stakeholders, including government groups, academia, the healthcare community and the global industry.