PCA to partner with Monde Nissin to support Filipino coconut farmers
THE Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) said it is looking to partner with food and beverage manufacturer Monde Nissin Corp. to support local coconut farmers.
In a statement, the agency said its banner campaign seeks to bolster the coconut industry through multi-stakeholder participation, encouraging synergy across the public and private sectors.
“The role of private partners like Monde Nissin is crucial in realizing transformative goals, such as increased production, innovation and sustainable practices,” it added.
PCA Administrator Dexter R. Buted said the initiative also involves other implementing agencies of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) to broaden the scope and impact of the program.
These are the Department of Agriculture and Department of Trade and Industry, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Commission on Higher Education and Cooperative Development Authority.
It added that Monde Nissin is looking for local partners to support the production of its new coconut-based product. “This is the start of our partnership,” Mr. Buted said.
The PCA said they seek to boost coconut supply in the next five years through their replanting program.
Last year, the PCA launched its coconut rehabilitation program, which involves planting 100 million coconut trees to replace aging ones.
This year, the agency aims to plant 15.3 million trees and 25.4 million trees yearly from 2026 to 2028.
The replanting project is expected to increase coconut output by 4.7 billion nuts annually, valued at P33.1 billion, by 2034.
Mr. Buted has also pushed the use of coconut by-products such as coconut oil, coco sugar and coco flour in Monde Nissin’s products.
“Both parties committed to a follow-up meeting involving Monde Nissin’s Research and Development and procurement teams to deepen the collaboration,” the PCA said. — Adrian H. Halili
