Farming Network
Hatchgrove continues to develop alliances with various coconut farmer organizations in the Philippines. We work in close collaboration with small farms and indigenous groups to provide the most nutritious, purest specialty ingredients and ensure adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Hatchgrove is a proud founding member and supporter of nonprofit groups and networks.
Farming Alliances
We develop new products you will soon see in the market,
and introduce new methods other companies will soon pick up.
Coconut Nectar-based Farmers/Processors
Specialize in the propagation and production of coconut sap products, including low-glycemic coconut sugar, coconut syrup, coconut wine, and coconut vinegar/seasoning..
Coconut Nut-based Farmers/Processors
Utilize the nut of the coconut tree as the main raw material. Several food products can be derived from the nuts, which include coconut cream, coconut milk, virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, desiccated coconut, and coconut water.
Crop Farmers/Processors
Plant and propagate root crops such as taro plants, sweet potato, cassava, ube, specialty rice, and many other crops indigenous to the Philippines.
Coconut Intercropping Farmers
Farm and plant crops between coconut trees, which can include cacao, ginger, pineapple, and banana.
Fruit-Tree Farmers/Processors
Specialize in tropical fruit-bearing trees such as banana, mango, soursop, calamansi (Manila lemon), dalandan (green mandarin), pineapple, guava, jackfruit, and other tropical fruits.
Nut Farmers/Harvesters
Grow nuts such as peanuts, cashew, and pili (canarium ovatum).
Collaborative Alliances
Our collaborations with these farmer groups are important in advancing Hatchgrove’s supply chain sustainability. Our alliances and network allow us to expand our reach to many more farmers in the Philippines and exchange resources and sustainable practices in production and processing, thereby increasing our credibility to external stakeholders. As global demand for coconut increases, we expect more farmers to join this alliance.
Organic Farmers and Processors of the Philippines (OFPAP)
A nonprofit organization composed of 14 community grower group members, including private and government cooperatives, NGOs, family-owned farms, and private entities or corporations with 37 producers or plantation owners. The community groups include coconut nectar-based farmers, coconut nut-based farmers, crop farmers, and fruit tree farmers.
Asian Organic Farming Association (AOFA)
A non-stock, nonprofit organization that utilizes an integrated market-based approach to promote organic agriculture, all-natural farming, and sustainable processing to financially empower small-scale farmers and organic growers in the Philippines.