As the third largest producer of coconuts in the world, India is not only a major contributor to the global coconut products market, but also a major consumer of these products. While there is a growing demand, the drop in crop yields witnessed over the last few years has made these products among the most adulterated ones in the market. Harin Bio-Tech International, a Bangalore based organization founded in 1995, has been a leading producer and exporter of virgin coconut oil. Specializing in pure and natural coconut products, Harin stands for quality, ethical products only from farm fresh, sustainably grown and cultivated coconuts.
Pure Coconut Goodness
With its own farms and close partnerships with small holders, Harin procures the freshest coconuts which are processed within 60 minutes of opening each one. In a market where the majority of products are white labels for other companies without proper oversight of process and hygiene; the firm follows meticulous procedures in its facilities, making sure every product contains nothing but pure coconut goodness. No additives! No preservatives!
“Coconuts are a part of the South Indian staple diet, be it edible/cooking oil, skin and hair sustenance or as a superfood. Harin follows a stringent QC process and we have both inhouse and third-party labs that are used to regularly evaluate our products. As a preferred vendor of extra virgin coconut oil to some of the leading pharma and cosmetics companies, we adhere to their strict QC guidelines as well. We do not compromise on quality and ensure we have full
traceability for our products, which has made us a reliable partner”, shared Sai Chandrasekhar, CEO & Director.
Harin’s line of cold pressed coconut oils and other coconut products caters to the diverse demands of the market. Although the company specializes in the extraction of pure and natural, cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil, it also houses a dehydration setup which helps in the production of its coconut flakes. The dehydration process ensures that every coconut has been dehydrated within 60 minutes of opening, and dried completely, leaving no moisture behind. This helps protect product quality without adding preservatives.
Harin follows a stringent QC process to ensure the best quality products are offered to their institutional & retail clientele
“Harin commenced its operations as a specialist Virgin Coconut Oil producer and for many years we only specialized in this sector. The past 5 years have seen us diversify into other areas of value-added products like Cold Pressed Coconut Oil, Specialist Hair and Skin Oils, and Dehydrated Spices. We have invested in process automation to ensure the purest extra virgin coconut oil. We are the first DME – Direct Micro Expelling plant in India for extra virgin coconut oil. Over the past 19 years, our production process has evolved ensuring we offer a world-class product at extremely affordable prices”, further shares Rakesh Menon, Marketing Director.
Rakesh Menon, Marketing Director
Future Roadmap
With a record of expanding and diversifying with the evolving needs of the market, Harin has big plans for its future as well. The firm aims to consolidate its presence within India while also working on developing new coconut-based products. In addition to expanding its portfolio. With a multifaceted approach, Harin is set to become the industry leader, setting the benchmarks for others to follow.
