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    "data": {
        "id": 1967843,
        "msgid": "govt-supports-rp776-billion-coconut-processing-industry-in-morowali-1788875497",
        "date": "2026-09-08 20:26:46",
        "title": "Govt supports Rp776 billion coconut processing industry in Morowali",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is backing a new Rp776 billion coconut processing facility in Morowali to bolster downstream industrialisation. The project aims to increase the value of coconut commodities by converting raw materials into export-ready products, potentially benefiting up to 10,000 local farmers.",
        "content": "<p>Rosan, who also heads the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), said\nin a statement here Tuesday that the investment would strengthen\ndownstream processing and increase the value of Indonesia\u2019s coconut\ncommodities.<\/p>\n<p>The facility, formally inaugurated on September 7, 2026, is designed\nto utilize the coconut value chain by turning flesh, water, shells and\nhusks into export-ready products.<\/p>\n<p>PT Freenow Food Industry plans to expand its processing operations\nfrom upstream to downstream through three development phases.<\/p>\n<p>In the first phase, the plant will process about 184,000 tons of\ncoconuts annually into coconut milk, concentrated coconut water, coconut\noil and coconut shell charcoal, employing nearly 2,900 workers.<\/p>\n<p>Later phases will target higher-value products, including packaged\nready-to-drink beverages for export. The facility is designed to use\nnearly every part of the coconut.<\/p>\n<p>At full capacity, the plant is expected to require 500 million\ncoconuts annually, involving as many as 10,000 farmers and local\ncommunity members.<\/p>\n<p>Rosan urged the company to offer fair raw-material prices, support\ncommunity plantation rejuvenation and involve local micro, small and\nmedium enterprises in its supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>He said the government would maintain a supportive business\nclimate.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia eyes coconut dowstreaming as demand\nsurges<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Ministry, Danantara partner to develop coconut\ndownstream industry<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Ahmad Muzdaffar Fauzan, Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/govt-supports-rp776-billion-coconut-processing-industry-in-morowali-1788875497",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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