by CGASLNewly inaugurated Ceylon Chamber of Coconut Industries to drive sector to global prominence
The Ceylon Chamber of Coconut Industries (CCCI) announces its inauguration, marking a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s coconut industry.
The inaugural meeting, held on August 29 at the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, convened key industry stakeholders and highlighted the significance of the organisation for sustainable growth, innovation, and global market reach.
As the first organisation of its kind in Sri Lanka, the CCCI aims to harness the vast potential of the nation’s coconut industry.
The formation of the CCCI has been facilitated by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) within the scope of the European Union-funded BESPA-FOOD project and Ernst and Young.
The CCCI has garnered support from key industry associations, including eight founding members: the Coconut Growers Association of Sri Lanka, the Exporters Association of Coconut Based Substrates, the Sri Lanka Virgin Coconut Oil Manufacturers Association, the Coconut Product Manufacturers and Exporters Association, the Ceylon Desiccated Coconut Manufacturers Association, the Ceylon Coir Fiber Manufacturers Association, the Coconut Milk Manufacturers Association, and the All Ceylon Coconut Oil Manufacturers Association.
CCCI is also backed by key partners in the state sector, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries, the Coconut Development Authority (CDA), the Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB), and the Coconut Research Institute (CRI).