The International Coconut Community (ICC) officially endorsed the Non-Standard (NS) Coconut Sorting Manual during the 61st ICC Session and Ministerial Meeting held on 20 November 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This milestone marks a major advancement in promoting sustainability, traceability, and quality assurance within the global coconut sector.
The Manual was developed through close collaboration among the ICC, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) of Indonesia, Green Power Development (GPD) of Japan, and the Indonesia Japan Business Network (IJBNet). Prior to its submission to the Session, the draft underwent extensive review and technical discussions among ICC experts and... read more
The International Coconut Community (ICC), represented by the Director General, has delivered a powerful statement at the 11th Session of the Governing Body (GB 11) of the FAO International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), currently being held in Lima, Peru.
Under the overarching theme of Fostering Biodiversity and Food Security: Preserving Heritage, Cultivating a Shared Future, the ICC, representing its 21 member countries, highlighted the essential role of coconut-the Tree of Life in global food security and the urgent need for enhanced conservation efforts.
The ICC statement emphasized that the conservation of coconut is not merely an... read more
As part of the 61st Session of the International Coconut Community (ICC), delegates from ICC member countries carried out a full-day field visit to the Aromatic Farm and Thai Coconut Public Company Limited in Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province. The visit offered valuable insights into Thailand’s leading practices in coconut cultivation, processing, and integrated value-chain development.
The first stop of the visit was the Aromatic Farm, regarded as one of the best aromatic green coconut farms in Thailand. Founded in 2016, the Aromatic Farm has grown into a model enterprise showcasing innovation, sustainability, and diversified business development within the coconut... read more
