Ng D/Coconut

First Exports Of

First minor shipments of New Guinea desiccated coconut have reached major confectionery buyers in Europe and Australia. Many of the buyers are reported to be impressed with the product, the first NG desiccated coconut in 20 years, and orders are shortly expected to follow through five selling agents in Australia and London.

The desiccated coconut is produced at a W. R. Carpenter plant on Ulaveo Plantation, outside Rabaul, New Britain, and while commercial pro duction is running at least six months behind schedule, the desiccated coconut is expected to be a good seller overseas and a new addition to NG’s restricted list of exports.