- In January 2025, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) successfully launched its coir processing project at the Nagababa Khatal vegetable market. This initiative marks a significant advancement in sustainable waste management by converting coconut waste into valuable products like ropes and compost. The project not only addresses environmental concerns but also creates economic opportunities, employing local women from self-help groups
- In May 2022, Danone introduced Alpro, its second dairy-free brand in China after Vega, to capitalize on the growing plant-based food market. The brand includes coconut milk among its product offerings
- In January 2022, Vita Coco partnered with Lyft to provide ride discounts and hydrating coconut water, aiming to help consumers stay hydrated
- In February 2021, PowerPlant Ventures, a Los Angeles-based growth-equity investor, acquired ZICO coconut water from The Coca-Cola Company. This acquisition marked ZICO’s return to independent ownership, aiming to strengthen its position in the growing plant-based beverage market
- In July 2021, Klasmann-Deilmann GmbH formed a strategic joint venture with the Dutch Olde Bolhaar Group, a leading producer of green compost in north-western Europe. This collaboration aims to expand their activities in compost production and establish themselves as a prominent supplier of high-quality green compost and alternative raw materials for substrate production. The joint venture is expected to strengthen their presence in key horticultural markets across the region
- In July 2021, Consarc successfully achieved final acceptance for its latest generation of pressure quench horizontal vacuum heat treatment furnaces at a customer's site. These advanced furnaces are designed for high-performance applications, including aerospace and automotive industries, offering features like rapid quenching, enhanced efficiency, and compliance with stringent standards such as AMS2750E
