Choice of technology and scale in coconut processing in the Philippines

This paper describes the scale and location of the coconut processing industry in the Philippines.

Hyman, Eric L. · 1988

Abstract

The second part describes two types of technologies for producing a variety of different products - the dry (copra) process and an alternative wet process - at different scales of operation. A comparative financial and economic analysis is included for 8 mills, a separate refinery, and 1 integrated mill/refinery. (Author abstract)

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Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Geography: Philippines
Subject: Environmental technology
DEC terms: Appropriate technologyCoconutsFood processing facilitiesFood processing technology
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Science and Technology. Ofc. of Rural and Institutional Development
Authoring organization: Appropriate Technology International (ATI)
Language: English

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