Why More Global Brands Are Choosing Sri Lanka for Organic Coconut Products
Despite being a small island, when it comes to coconut export, Sri Lanka is the world’s fourth largest exporter of coconut and coconut-based products. With more research being carried out into the tropical fruit, global demand for coconut and coconuts products has increased over the decades. This is mostly related to health-benefits pertaining to its antioxidant, mineral, and fibre content. In moderation, coconut is also a good source of energy.
There is a long history of coconuts and coconut products in Sri Lanka. It is intertwined with our culture – a rich culture that we enjoy sharing with others in the form of food as well as other consumable items derived from the coconut fruit and tree.
Coconut milk, coconut cream, coconut flour, desiccated coconut, and coconut water are all staples in Sri Lankan and some other Asian and Far Eastern cuisines. As more countries embrace and get inspired by these cuisines, and as scientific research delves further into the health benefits associated with coconuts, increasing global demand for coconut products has fuelled the coconut industry in Sri Lanka.
There are several natural aspects that favour the cultivation of coconuts in Sri Lanka. To begin with, the tropical climate and year-long sunshine are great for the coconut palm. Add to this the naturally fertile soil of the island and the coastal humidity, and the result is a healthy and happy all-year harvest with a naturally sweet, finer, lighter core. In fact, desiccated coconut from Sri Lanka is considered to be the best in the global market for its fine texture, flavour, and light colour. It is therefore in high demand in the confectionary industry the world-over.
Coconut producers in Sri Lanka have capitalised on the afore-mentioned favourable conditions to develop the industry to yield a year-round supply of premium, organic export quality coconuts. Sri Lanka’s Coconut Development Authority encourages and supports wholesale coconut suppliers in Sri Lanka to practice organic farming methods in order to ensure that the coconut and coconut products that the consumer receives are free of potentially harmful chemicals. As such, coconut export companies and coconut products exporters in Sri Lanka have to adhere to stringent control measures that safeguard the quality and authenticity of the end-product.
Sustainability is another aspect that Sri Lankan coconut products exporters are expected and encouraged to incorporate into their businesses. This is often adhered to with ease, as over 80% of Sri Lanka’s coconut production comes from small-scale producers. This means that there is zero-to-minimum use of fertilisers, insecticides and weedicides, allowing for a largely organic harvest. Sustainability is further maintained as small-scale producers have a lesser impact on the environment. Sri Lankan coconuts and coconut products are therefore ideal for global companies who prioritise sustainability and ethical practices in their businesses.
Together with guaranteed quality and sustainability, an added benefit of working with coconut products exporters in Sri Lanka is the country’s strong supply chain network, which makes it a reliable commercial partner. Clients can enjoy the perks of an end-to-end service, with available access to market trends, sources, suppliers and manufacturers.
With coconut and coconut products playing a significant role in the Sri Lankan export industry for many decades, there is a trove of experience and expertise that is available to coconut producers in Sri Lanka, as well as to coconut export companies. The Coconut Development Board has invested in knowledge and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities so as to offer the best products and services to international clients, and to keep up with local and global demand. This, in turn, makes Sri Lankan suppliers and exporters highly reliable for large-scale organic coconut export.
Miditer offers a fine range of Sri Lankan coconut products that are 100% organic, sustainably sourced from local communities, and manufactured with health and quality in mind. Our coconut products cover everything from coconut milk (regular and light), coconut flour, coconut cream, virgin coconut oil, as well as king coconut water. All of these products have certifications from SMETA 4 Pillars, Fairtrade, Bio Suisse Organic, EU Organic (LK-BIO-149 Non-EU Agriculture), USDA Organic, JAS Kosher, BRCGS, USCOEA, and ISO 22000:2018. Miditer is therefore a top organic coconut exporter in Sri Lanka, with our clients enjoying the many benefits of working with us.
We avail our clients of flexible partnering options, whether you seek to become a distributor of our coconut products, or whether you are looking to create your own esteemed brand with white labelling or bulk purchasing. We are keen to partner with businesses that, like us, focus on health, quality, sustainability, and accountability towards consumer, nature, and its produce. With the right processes in place, we ensure that these goals are met, and that any partnership we establish can be carried forward seamlessly.
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