The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Monday said it has partnered with a Dutch organization specializing in coconut-based enterprises to help local enterprises in developing coconut fiber ...

The Department of Trade and Industry-Davao Region is collaborating with PUM Netherlands to develop high-value products from coconut husks, such as substrates for horticulture, to increase the income ...

According to DTI Regional Director Romeo L. Castañaga, the partnership with the Dutch organization has led to the development of new products such as substrate and growing media out of coconut husk.