Four-Fifths of BSIP
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IN 1958 Four-Fifths of BSIP Copra to Unilever
Approximately 12,000 tons of copra from the BSIP will be sold to Unilever during loss This will leave about three or four thousand tons to sell on the open market.
This was announced recently by Mr. E. J. Thomsett, Chairman of the BSIP Copra Board.
Bank Line ships will continue to uplift copra at regular intervals as previously, and shipping arrange ments will be co-ordinated with those from New Guinea.
Mr. Thomsett said that with the 3,000 odd tons which will not go to Unilevers, the Board will be able to explore markets in the Far East and consider offers from inde pendent buyers.