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Not enough supply of coconuts for export
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor may be the largest coconut producer in the peninsular but supply is still not enough for export due to the huge demand for the fruit in the country.State...
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Confectionery ingredients market to hit $109.48 billion by 2025
The global confectionery ingredients market is expected to reach $109.48 billion by 2025, according to a report by Albany, N.Y.-based research firm Transparency Market Research....
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Philippines: 7 Million coconut trees needed to be planted to recover industry
A TOTAL of 7 million coconut trees are needed to be planted every year nationwide within five years to make up for the around 36 million coconut trees lost during the typhoons and ...
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Microbiomes could help plants grow, resist disease and make agriculture more sustainable
Feeding a growing world population amidst climate change requires optimizing the reliability, resource use, and environmental impacts of food production.One way to assist in ac...
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Cocoa better bet than coffee, sugar, says Commerzbank
Cocoa is the best bet among soft commodities, Commerzbank said, forecasting price rises – in contrast to somewhat bearish expectations for coffee and, especially, sugar futur...
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Vita Coco to Near $1 Billion in Sales as Potential Buyers Circle
Vita Coco, the world’s largest coconut-water brand, expects to approach $1 billion in sales this year by expanding into new categories, raising its profile as a possible acqu...
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Supply shortage sees coconut prices up by 50%
KUALA LUMPUR: The price of coconuts is driving consumers nuts – no thanks to a shortage in supply.There is a dip in imports with supply also scarce locally. To make matte...
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Cocoa best bet among softs - coffee, cotton, sugar prices 'not cheap'
Cocoa looks the best bet among soft commodities for price rises, veteran analyst Judith Ganes Chase said, warning of "somewhat bearish" dynamics in coffee, and cotton prices that a...
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Cocoa and coconut corporation to replace M’sian Cocoa Board
BAGAN DATUK: Malaysia Cocoa and Coconut Corp will be established to replace the Malaysian Cocoa Board in an effort to increase the production of coconuts in the country, said Deput...
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‘Go for canned santan to avoid paying more’
JOHOR BARU: The price of coconuts and santan (coconut milk) is set to increase and consumers are encouraged to use canned or packed santan to avoid paying more.The price of coc...
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