Philippine Coconut Authority Recognizes Top Coconut Exporters

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) recognizes the important role of Philippine coconut products exporters in the country’s economic development.  In appreciation, the PCA bestows top performers plaques of recognition.  This activity was started last year and forms part of the National Coconut Week celebration, which is held annually during the last week of August.  This year celebrates the 37th.  National Coconut Week.
 
The awarding ceremony this year was held during the Welcome Reception for delegates and guests of the World Coconut Congress at the Coconut Palace.  PCA Administrator Bernie F. Cruz handed the awards assisted by United Coconut Associations of the Philippines Chairman Dean Lao, Jr.  Cargill Oil Mills Philippines, Inc. bagged the Top Exporter with Highest Growth Rate (2021 vs. 2022) award.

Awards were also given to the Top Exporters based on Top 10 Exported Commodities in 2022.  Cargill Oil Mills Philippines, Inc. also was Top Crude Coconut Oil Exporter while Oleo Fats, Inc. was Top Refined Coconut Oils Exporter.  Franklin Baker Co. of the Philippines won two award categories: one as Top Desiccated Coconut Exporter and the other as Top Coconut Water Exporter.

Awards were also bestowed on Cenapro Chemical Corp. as Top Activated Carbon Exporter, Peter Paul Philippines Corp. as Top Virgin Coconut Oil Exporter, and Stepan Philippines Quaternaries, Inc. as Top Oleochemical Exporter.  

Special awards were given to Superstar Coconut Products, Inc. as Resilient Exporter and World Venture Commodities, Inc. as Outstanding Conglomerate.  Franklin Baker Co. of the Philippines was given the 100-year Excellence commendation.  The company pioneered in desiccated coconut production in the country.  It celebrated its 100th year last year. 

Other awards include Outstanding Coconut Community Advocate which was won by Engr. Ramon Barbosa; Outstanding Micro Coconut Enterprise – Agrisolution Marketing Cooperative; Outstanding Small Coconut Enterprise – Amparitas Integrated Farm.