The United Coconut Associations of the Philippines (UCAP) said the country’s coconut industry has more than enough untapped capacity to meet the anticipated growth in demand for virgin coconut oil (VCO), which has shown to significantly reduce Covid-19 symptoms…
Congratulatory Statement on First DOST Clinical Trial on the Potential of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Against COVID-19 We, the members of the VCOP, an association of coconut processors, marketers and various stakeholders, congratulate the Department of Science and…
Philippine organic coconut products are now available in top online retail stores in Russia, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported. In a statement the DTI said that Philippine organic coconut products are picking up steam in the Russian market…
REFERENCE: https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4226.full
Coconut industry stakeholders are upbeat on recent trials that show coconut oil has strong potential in fighting Covid-19, as this may provide a much-needed boost to the industry where the country has an advantage. Marco Reyes, vice chairman of…
MANILA, Philippines — A study funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has shown supporting evidence that bolsters the capacity of virgin coconut oil (VCO) to fight the coronavirus disease.Dr. Jaime Montoya, executive director of the DOST-Philippine…
Does Coconut Oil Go Bad? Coconut oil makes up 2.5% of global vegetable oil production. About 90% of that supply being produced by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community. It is traditionally used for sautéing and frying, though western kitchens…
