The Inaugural Ceremony of the International Training Course for Youth in the Coconut Industry, “Empowering the Future of Coconut Sector: A Youth-Led Transformation Program through Sustainable Partnerships”, organized by ICC in collaboration with various research institutes and private sectors, was successfully held at J.S. Luwansa Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia 19th September 2024 in hybrid mode. Dignitaries such as government officers, partner organizations, private sectors, and sponsors attended the event. The program aims to empower the next generation to transform the industry through sustainable practices. The program will start with virtual training... read more
The Executive Director and Market Statistics Officer of the International Coconut Community (ICC) visited the offices of CIRAD in Montpellier, France, for a meeting with CIRAD leaders and researchers. The meeting took place on September 13, 2024, in the CIRAD meeting room.
Dr. Philippe Petithuguenin, Director of Research and Strategy at CIRAD, welcomed the ICC delegation, providing an overview of CIRAD’s role, mission, and ongoing activities. He emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration between CIRAD and the ICC, particularly noting CIRAD’s readiness to facilitate a quarantine center for coconut germplasm exchange. This initiative is expected to stimulate the... read more
Rotterdam, Netherlands – September 10, 2024- The Executive Director and Market & Statistics Officer of the International Coconut Community (ICC) attended the 3rd Sustainable Vegetable Oils Conference (SVOC), held at the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Center. Co-organized by the Netherlands Oils and Fats Industry (MVO) and the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), this year’s event aimed to move beyond conventional trade shows and scientific forums by focusing on tangible solutions to address the industry's most urgent challenges.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Rizal Affandi Lukman, Secretary General of CPOPC, emphasized the critical role of vegetable... read more
