ROA co-founder @drbronner helped set up its sister company Serendipol in Sri Lanka in 2007 — and it has since excelled in creating Regenerative Organic CertifiedTM coconut oil and other coconut products. Serendipol works with more than 1,200 farmers farming 21,000 acres, employs over 250 workers and professional staff at its factory in Kuliyapitiya, and processes up to 30 million coconuts a year. But these numbers don’t tell the whole story, especially when it comes to the amazing initiatives in place for farmers and laborers. Serendipol supports their team through an organic premium and fair trade premium on their coconuts, which is deposited into a Fair Trade Fund. A Fair Trade Committee — made up of farmers, Serendipol workers, and Serendipol officers — meets regularly to discuss how the funds will be used, identifying community needs and working to address them. These funds have created a range of critical infrastructure, medical, and educational projects. Freshwater wells, bridges, roads, electricity, critical medical equipment are just a few examples of how Serendipol farmers and their surrounding community are supported. Small-scale farmers are the norm around the world, not the exception — and we’re so glad to see our pilot program farm Serendipol making this a reality. Learn more about this incredible ROCTM grower at the link in our bio, or experience their coconut oil for yourself through @drbronner’s Regenerative Organic CertifiedTM Whole Kernel Virgin Coconut Oil.