Royce Food Corporation helps minimize waste by turning leftover natural materials, such as coconut fiber and peat, into eco-friendly products. These non-food products are derived from the same high quality coconuts where all the other coconut-based goods we produce come from. We find a deep sense of satisfaction providing healthy food products and knowing that we also supply eco-friendly non-food products from this endeavor.
How Coconut Fiber Is Different From Coconut Peat
Coconut Fiber
Coconut fiber is extracted from the husk of coconuts, which is typically comprised of bristle fiber (10%), mattress fiber (20%) and coir dust and waste (70%). It is the fibrous material pulled out and found between the internal shell and outer coat of a coconut. In the past, the usual practice of farmers after taking the coconut meat out had been to burn the coconut husks. A more eco-friendly approach that Royce Food Corporation has adopted is to process these waste materials in its coconut coir factory. What is produced is coconut fiber that makes durable material for string, rope, brushes, doormats, carpets, yarn fishing nets, and mattresses. Another advantage of coconut fiber, aside from it being natural, is its relatively waterproof characteristic and resistance to saltwater damage.
Coconut Peat
Coconut peat is the powdery material that results from the processing of coconut fiber. It has a high lignin and cellulose content and a carbon-nitrogen ratio of 104. The high percentage of lignin present in coconut peat makes it stable. Coconut peat also has a water holding capacity that is 5 to 6 times its weight.
When left to itself, coconut peat takes decades to decompose. It can be a substitute to traditional peat in soil mixtures. It is used together with organic supplements in crop fields and also in horticulture and floriculture. It is likewise used as a rooting and growing medium for certain ornamental flowering plants. Decomposed coconut peat is used in the hydroponic system for growing roses and vegetables under controlled conditions. Under sterilized conditions, it is used in mushroom cultivation.
Quality Coconut Fiber And Peat Produced By The Leading Coconut Products Manufacturer And Exporter
We, at Royce Food Corporation, follow the same protocols and procedures in manufacturing both our food and non-food products. We do not only satisfy our local consumers but also those in the more than 40 countries where we export our products. We have realized early on that if we want to maintain our competitive edge, we have to continuously improve not only our systems but also our mindset. As people around the world become more health- and eco-conscious, the more our company will try to keep up with this change in perspective.