DTI conducts training on food processing of coconut by-products in PDI
The training discussed the following processed by-products namely, nata de coco, coco chips, desiccated coconut, vinegar, and buko juice, to the 15 coconut farmers and other micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) from the municipalities of Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, San Jose, Tubajon, and Loreto, all of this province.
The training helped the local coconut farmers to increase their income by promoting coconut by-products and processing. It also gave the participants better knowledge and comprehension on processed food and the market segments for coconut by-products, and for them to understand issues to consider when marketing the products effectively, and subsequently will create sustainable businesses for the participants.
Sylvia T. Aguhob, food technologist and former head of the Food Innovation Center, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, served as the resource person of the activity.
The said activity is in partnership with the One Town One Product (OTOP) program and the negosyo centers. (DTI-Dinagat Islands/PIA-Dinagat Islands)
