Tourism-favourite coastal destinations—from Goa to Kerala to Chennai—now ensure that even the coconut water boom generates livelihoods rather than waste.

Fuelled by booming demand for cocopeat in soilless farming, especially in Europe and the US, exports are growing at 10-15 per cent annually, with China (37 per cent) and the US (24 per cent) emerging ...

The coconut tree is often called the tree of life, and for good reason—every single part of it serves a purpose. From the refreshing water inside to the sturdy outer shell, coconuts are nature’s gift ...