International COCOTECH Conference and Exhibition is the largest technical conference conducted once in every two years and dedicated solely to showcasing the different development activities in the coconut sector. This conference is organized by the International Coconut Community (ICC) together with the ICC member country that offers hosting facilities. The 50th International Cocotech Conference and Exhibition is organized by ICC in association with the Government of Malaysia through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries from 7-11 November at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia with the theme “Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategy for a Resilient and Sustainable... read more
With the objective to discuss the major project and programs of ICC and to know more about the impacts of the current situation in Sri Lanka to coconut sector and industry and to identify the required facilitation and supports from ICC and other international organizations, Dr. Jelfina C.Alouw, Executive Director and Ms. Mridula Kottekate, Assistant Director , ICC visited Sri Lanka on 6th September 2022.
On arrival at Coconut Research Institute (CRI), ED and AD were warmly welcomed by Mrs. D. S. Wijesekera, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Plantation Industries and representative of Secretary and NLO for ICC from... read more
ICC has a consultation meeting with Food and Nutrition Division of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO-ESN) on 8th August 2022. This is a long pending meeting with the main objective to correct the misconception about coconut oil. The meeting was convened virtually. The other objectives of the official meeting were to know the 2022 ESN FAO program and policies, to align the ICC and ESN FAO program in accelerating the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), to exchange ideas on important topics of sustainable food systems for healthy diets and improved nutrition and latest scientific evidence relating to coconut... read more
