Fresh buko juice
The water of young coconuts, sold fresh in the nut or poured into bottles and cups. It is one of the easiest coconut businesses to start, but it spoils within hours unless chilled.
How it’s made
- Harvest young nuts, usually 6 to 8 months old, when the water is sweetest.
- Open the nut, strain the water and keep it cold right away.
- Sell in the nut, or bottle it for same-day sale; some sellers add the soft young meat.
Who buys it
Walk-in customers, roadside stalls, resorts, cafés, restaurants and events.
Rules to know
A mayor’s permit and sanitary permit from your LGU. Bottled juice sold beyond your stall usually needs an FDA License to Operate and product registration. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.
Where it’s made in the Philippines
Wherever young coconuts grow and travellers pass: Laguna, Quezon, Batangas, Bicol and much of the Visayas and Mindanao.
How to start small
Start with one cold box and a regular supplier of young nuts. Ask resorts and cafés near you if they want a daily delivery.
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