WHY THESE COCONUT SUGAR TREES?
Traditional coconut trees can grow up to 30 metres tall. Farmers typically climb each tree twice a day to collect the sap from the flowers, a demanding and risky task. Many existing trees are also ageing, reducing productivity and limiting farmers’ earnings. The high-risk that comes from climbing these large trees, also makes the work less appealing to younger generations of farmers.
That's where the Genjah coconut tree variety comes in. These trees grow to around three meters, making them safer to harvest, more productive, and quicker to mature - producing sap after just three years instead of six.
We are proud to work together with our partners, strenghtening fair and responsible farming livelihoods by:
- Improving working conditions
- Increasing earning potential
- Supporting community resilience and future generations.
During the coming months, we will further roll-out this project by starting with the distribution and planting of the seedlings. We are excited to stay in close contact with our partners on the ground and monitor the direct impact on farmers livelihoods.
A NEW APPROACH
The Genjah seedling variety has a much shorter trunk, which means:
- Collecting the coconut sap becomes easier
- The work becomes safer and less physically demanding
- Farmers can collect more sap per day, improving their income and their motivation
- The profession becomes more accessible to younger people and women
Each farmer receives around 15 seedlings, along with training to ensure healthy growth and long-term productivity.
SOURCING COCONUT BLOSSOM SUGAR
Coconut blossom sugar is made by tapping the flower of the coconut tree. Farmers gently cut the flower stem so that the sap can drip into a container. This fresh sap is collected twice a day, then slowly heated to create fine, caramel-coloured crystals with a naturally rich and delicate flavour.
Coconut blossom sugar is valued for its subtle sweetness, versatility in baking, drinks and sauces, and single-ingredient simplicity.
Interested in sourcing coconut blossom sugar for your business? We are happy to discuss supply options.
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