NATURAL COCO ANA

What NATURAL COCO ANA does

Natural Coco Ana, the consumer brand of St. Anne's Factory Enterprises (Private) Limited, is a Sri Lankan manufacturer and global B2B wholesale supplier of organic coconut derivative products. Founded in 1953 (with some sources referencing 1950) and operated by the Perera family across three generations, the company produces a diversified portfolio spanning desiccated coconut (Fine, Medium, and Low Fat grades), virgin coconut oil (cold-pressed and centrifuged varieties), RBD coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut milk powder, creamed coconut, and toasted coconut chips/smiles. The company operates from its headquarters and manufacturing facility at St. Anne's Factory in Daluwa, Puttalam, Sri Lanka, and serves food and beverage manufacturers, health and nutrition product companies, and snack/breakfast food producers globally through a direct inquiry-based wholesale model.

The company's core technology centers on coconut processing and manufacturing, including low-temperature dehydration and expeller-based cold pressing for virgin coconut oil extraction, traditional centrifugal separation of coconut milk for oil recovery, spray drying with atomized particle technology for instant-dissolution coconut milk powder, and precision kernel cutting for consistent coconut chip production. Manufacturing combines trade-crafted machinery with generational expertise, and the company holds a comprehensive suite of international certifications including ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, EU Organic, USDA Organic, COR (Canadian Organic Regime), Kosher, JAS, Halal, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, and Fairtrade. Raw material supply is secured through St. Anne's Coconut Producers Organization, a FLO-CERT registered Fairtrade Small Producer Organization (FLO ID 34613) established in 2017 in Northwestern Sri Lanka.

The business model is a B2B wholesale distribution model with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing for bulk orders, typically structured as multi-year contracts with industrial food manufacturers. Customer acquisition is driven through direct inquiries via the company website, with dedicated teams handling international sales, shipping and logistics, and finance. Marketing is primarily content-driven through a recipe blog, industry-application blog articles targeting food manufacturers, and an active LinkedIn corporate presence. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company remains privately held with no external institutional investment.

Name

NATURAL COCO ANA

Legal name

St.Anne's Enterprises (Private) Limited

Website

https://cocoana.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Natural Coco Ana is a Sri Lankan family-owned manufacturer and global B2B wholesale supplier of organic coconut derivative products — including virgin coconut oil, desiccated coconut, coconut flour, milk powder, and chips — serving food, beverage, and nutrition manufacturers worldwide from its St. Anne's Factory in Daluwa, Puttalam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coconut Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing (311514), Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers (424430)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Coconut Oil Processing (AFAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tropical Oils & Fractions (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut) (AFAJALAD), Edible Oil Packaging, Bottling & Private Label Manufacturing (AFAKAEAJ), Organic & Natural Foods Import/Export & Global Trading (AFAIAJAK), Plant-Based & Dairy Alternative Beverages (Oat, Almond, Soy, etc.) (CRADAHAM)

Keywords

• Organic coconut products
• Coconut oil manufacturer
• Coconut derivatives
• B2B food ingredients
• Sri Lankan coconut exporter

Headquarters

HQ city

Colombo

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Organic Coconut Products: B2B wholesale distribution of bulk organic coconut products including desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, RBD coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut milk powder, coconut chips, coconut milk, and creamed coconut to food and beverage manufacturers globally. Products are sold in bulk quantities to industrial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sri Lankan manufacturer and global exporter of organic coconut derivatives, supplying bulk ingredients such as desiccated coconut, virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut milk powder, creamed coconut, and RBD coconut oil to food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. The company has been family-operated across three generations since 1953 and produces under multiple international certifications including Fairtrade, organic, Kosher, Halal, BRC, and ISO.

Product overview

Natural Coco Ana is an organic coconut products manufacturer and exporter offering a diverse portfolio of coconut derivatives. The company operates St. Anne's Factory (established 1950/1953) and produces: Desiccated Coconut (Fine, Medium, Low Fat grades), Virgin Coconut Oil (Cold Pressed and Centrifuged varieties), Coconut Flour, Coconut Smiles/Toasted Coconut Chips, Coconut Chips, Coconut Milk, Coconut Milk Powder, Creamed Coconut (68% fat), and RBD Coconut Oil. The product portfolio serves global food and beverage industry clients seeking organic, Fairtrade, and specialty coconut ingredients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Desiccated Coconut
• Virgin Coconut Oil
• Coconut Flour
• Coconut Smiles (Toasted Coconut Chips)
• Coconut Chips
• Coconut Milk
• Coconut Milk Powder
• Creamed Coconut
• RBD Coconut Oil

Quantifiable outcome

• Lowest non-compliances in Fairtrade certification, below international average
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• St. Anne's Coconut Producers OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Formally registered Fairtrade-certified farmer organization (FLO ID 34613) in the Northwestern region of Sri Lanka since 2017. The organization supplies Fairtrade-certified raw materials to Natural Coco Ana and is structured as a Small Producer Organization under FLO-CERT standards. The company initiated and helped create this organization to enable ethical sourcing and fair practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nutiva: Organic coconut, hemp, and chia products manufacturer offering virgin coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut MCT oil and related SKUs to food manufacturers and retailers. Comparable as an organic, certified-ingredient coconut specialist with B2B and brand channels.
• Marico Limited: Indian multinational consumer goods company with significant coconut-oil-based product lines (Parachute brand) and an established global coconut sourcing and processing footprint. Comparable in coconut ingredient manufacturing, B2B and branded exposure, and focus on tropical oils.
• Thai Coconut Public Company Limited: Thailand-based publicly listed manufacturer of coconut-based products including coconut milk, coconut cream, virgin coconut oil, and desiccated coconut for global B2B and B2C markets — directly comparable in product mix, B2B wholesale model, and export orientation, though operating from a different origin.

Broad incumbents

• Kerry Group: Global taste and nutrition ingredient company supplying certified, clean-label food and beverage ingredients including plant-based systems. Comparable as an ingredient supplier to F&B manufacturers seeking certified, sustainable inputs, though broader and more formulation-focused than Naturai Coco Ana.
• Vita Coco: Global coconut water and coconut-based beverage brand with substantial sourcing, processing, and bottling infrastructure. Overlaps in coconut ingredient processing and international distribution, though primarily a branded consumer company rather than a pure B2B ingredient supplier.
• Bunge Limited: Global agribusiness and food ingredient company with significant oils and fats processing operations supplying food manufacturers worldwide. Comparable in vegetable oil/fat ingredient supply at scale, though not specialized in coconut or organic.
• Wilmar International: Asia-based leading agribusiness group with significant tropical oil (palm, coconut) processing and downstream consumer products operations. Comparable in tropical oil manufacturing and ingredient supply to food manufacturers, particularly in Asia.
• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Global food and ingredient processor providing refined oils, specialty fats, and plant-based ingredients to food manufacturers. Comparable as an upstream supplier of certified oils and fats to industrial B2B customers, though far broader in scope than Naturai Coco Ana.
• Cargill, Incorporated: Global agricultural commodity processor with vegetable oils, tropical oils, and certified-ingredient offerings serving food manufacturers. Overlaps in coconut oil and coconut-derived ingredient supply at scale, though as part of a much broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Harmless Harvest: Organic coconut water and coconut-based product brand focused on Fair Trade and clean-label positioning. Comparable in certified-organic coconut sourcing and processing philosophy, though with stronger consumer-brand emphasis than bulk B2B.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/9406485

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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