
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) showcased the Philippines’ thriving coconut industry at the 2024 Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL), one of the world’s largest and most influential food trade shows in the world, held from October 19 to 23 at Paris Nord Villepinte, bringing together over 7,500 exhibitors and 285,000 industry professionals from 205 countries.

As part of its commitment to enhance service quality and streamline processes, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has officially launched its bid for ISO 9001:2015 certification, completing its first phase on Thursday, October 17.

In a move to propel the Philippine coconut industry and the country's renewable energy sector, the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and Japan-based Manryu Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using coconut oil as the primary feedstock. The signing signifies a leap towards establishing the country as a key player in the global biofuel industry.

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) intensified its efforts to bridge healthcare gaps for coconut farmers as it convened social workers through a nationwide capacity-building program, held from October 22 to 25 at the PCA Central Office-Agro Hub Building.