- USA- 4 full-time and 2 part-time. Philippines- 4 full-time and 2 part-time - privately own. - 2 manufacturing locations (one in Philippines and one in Canada).
- Since 2003. - Since 2003.
- 25 years. - Maria Felix 203-513-2691. - Email or telephone between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM eastern time. - Our markets are food manufacturers; Beverage and flavor manufacturers; SaucesManufacturers, Beer, Coffee and Tea Manufacturers, Ice Cream Manufacturers; Baby Food Manufacturers; Bakeries; Restaurants; Health Food Stores; Vegan and Vegetarian Food Chains;Ethnic Food Distributors; Soap and Candle Manufacturers; Personal Care Manufacturers; Paint and Cleaning/Detergent Manufacturers. - since 2009. - 2. One in California, with non-exclusive territories. - No. - No. - Yes. We have a very aggressive and dedicated marketing team which not only has placed our web visibility to the top spots in Yahoo, Google, MSN/Bing but in all major organic, natural, ethnic food product directories in USA, Canada and internationally. - We do not manufacture any products at all. We buy from Philippine mills that have international credential as HACCP and ISO certifications only. All our products are made and packed in Philippines, except for toasted coconut which is manufacturer in Canada (for this product the raw product is from the Philippines and get toasted in Canada). - Our markets are food manufacturers; Beverage and flavor manufacturers; Sauces Manufacturers, Beer, Coffee and Tea Manufacturers, Ice Cream Manufacturers; Baby Food Manufacturers; Bakeries; Restaurants; Health Food Stores; Vegan and Vegetarian Food Chains; Ethnic Food Distributors; Soap and Candle Manufacturers; Personal Care Manufacturers; Paint and Cleaning/Detergent Manufacturers. - See our 2011 Product Catalog for details as well as each Product Technical Specification and Nutritional Values Sheets. All these information can be viewed at www.ctcoconut.com/resources.html. - All our products are manufactured in facilities that are certified by HACCP, ISO and Fair Trade international standards; Current organic, Kosher and Halal international certifications; Not one of our products have ever been listed of flagged by the FDA or Customs offices anywhere in the world for unhealthy reasons. - Best quality and global organic, halal, kosher and fair trade certifications on the market. - Regardless of your business size our minimum is 1 pallet per product, (keep in mind that one of the advantages of our products is that the shelf life for most of our products are 12 to 24 months for conventional and 9 to 12 months for organic). - No. As you know coconuts in the Philippines is like gree-grass in New England! A broad customer base is important so orders come in throughout all the seasons. - No. If you are in the B2B market, then samples are just enough. 100% of manufacturers have their own our outsource R&D and product testing. - None that we are aware. But as you can see, these products are use in just about any product out in the market today. - Yes. Most of our products can be private labeled. For details see our 2010 Product Catalog. - So far we have been very selective to organic and natural markets only, but we are starting to be more open towards all markets as ethnic foods are becoming more and more acceptable and demand is been increasing tri-fold over the last years. - Be 21 years or older, registered business and tax ID. - No. All our agreements are non-exclusive territories. - Every price quote we send out has the lowest price available in the market. You then can do your own homework and apply your price mark-ups. (As a distributor, you can earn 15% to 25% per pallet and as a retailer you can eran 100% to 200% profitstudy your market and competitors for adequate season pricing). - freight is included in the product price per pound. We have very competitive transportation rates. - See our 2010 Product Catalog for packaging options. Sample for customers are sent directly from our warehouse to the customer via mail currier except when customer requires overnight and can provide FedEx or UPS account #. Samples for distributors are send as required to a minimum of twice a year. - Yes. Retails packaging is poly bag approved by FDA Food standards as well as for bulk packaging is on multi-layer kraft bag approved by Fad Food Standards. Our Plastic Pails and metal drums are also certified by the FDA. - Yes. All our packaging is standard and market approved. - No. If you or your customers have a POP then you must request for samples and display them as they are packed. - Yes. - Quarterly Postcards for national customers. - No. These fees are the distributor’s responsibility. - Online via the website – we are in the top 5 listing for all major search engines; major organic and natural food ingredients directories; International trading directories. - Once a year or as appropriate. - Yes. Is available at www.ctcoconut.com/resources.html. You can also print it and/or download and attach it to customer’s emails. - All our information is electronic. We provide product catalog, product flyer and emails templates for all types or communication with clients. - Yes. - Did not find the answer to your question here? Just contact us directly with your concerns at distributors@ctcoconut.com.