Ceyhinz Link International

Name

Ceyhinz Link International

Legal name

Ceyhinz Link International Inc.

Website

https://riococo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horticulture Growing Media

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

akta.pro primary industry

Substrates & Growing Media (Coco, Rockwool, Peat Alternatives) (AFAAAHAF)

Keywords

• Coco coir substrates
• Hydroponic growing media
• Coir grow bags
• Plant propagation plugs
• Horticulture substrates

Headquarters

HQ city

Irving

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coco Coir Products Sales: RIOCOCO generates revenue through the sale of coco coir growing media products including bricks, grow bags, opentop bags, propagation plugs, starter blocks, and specialty mixes. Products are sold directly to commercial growers and through distributor networks globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ceyhinz Link International (RIOCOCO) manufactures and supplies premium coco coir growing media products for commercial horticulture, hydroponic and greenhouse operations. The product portfolio includes coco coir bricks, grow bags, opentop bags, propagation plugs, starter blocks, micro starter blocks, mushroom mix blocks, and crop-specific blends such as BLUMIX (blueberry) and REDMIX (strawberry). Products are sold globally to commercial growers across 52 countries, with manufacturing in Sri Lanka and US-based distribution.

Product overview

RIOCOCO (Ceyhinz Link International Inc.) is a leading provider of premium coco-coir growing media for horticulture solutions. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio including Coco Coir Bricks (Chip Block, Mix Block, Chips Brick, Mix Brick), Coco Coir Grow Bags (100, 200, 250, 300, 400 series), Coco Coir Opentop Bags (100-400 series plus Blumix for blueberry), CBOP Propagation Plugs (25mm, 32mm, 38mm, 42mm), PROP Starter Blocks (R101, R102, R103), Micro Starter Blocks (MSR101, MSR102, MSR103), Open Field Farming Blocks (CF101, CF104), Mushroom Mix Block, Redmix Bag for strawberry, Grow Plank, and RIOCOCO-MMJ sub-brand for cannabis/hemp. These products serve vegetables (tomato, cucumber, capsicum, eggplant), leafy greens (basil, kale, lettuce, mint, chives, celery, chard), soft fruits (blueberry, strawberry, watermelon), and flowers (rose, lisianthus, carnation, gerbera, tulip, orchids, bromeliad) across hydroponics, greenhouse, and traditional farming applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLUMIX: Custom coconut coir mix specifically formulated for blueberry cultivation with optimal water holding capacity and aeration.
• REDMIX
• RIOCOCO-MMJ

Products and services

• Coco Coir Bricks Compact blocks made from coconut husks that expand when hydrated, providing a sustainable growing medium with excellent water retention and aeration for hydroponic and container gardening applications.
• Coco Coir Grow Bags Eco-friendly plant containers made from coconut husks in UV-stabilized co-extruded bags, providing water retention and drainage for hydroponic vegetable, flower and fruit cultivation.
• Coco Coir Opentop Bags Versatile open-top growing bags for container gardening, providing easy access for planting and ample aeration with engineered water holding capacity and air filled porosity for different crops.
• CBOP Propagation Plugs Pre-formed plugs made from natural coconut husk fibers with super-washed coco peat covered in biodegradable cellulose, free from pathogens and pests, for seed germination and cutting propagation.
• PROP Starter Blocks 100% organic propagation media compressed into square blocks wrapped in biodegradable cellulose paper, designed for seed propagation and fast root development in commercial propagation.
• Micro Starter Blocks Compact propagation blocks made from 100% coir fiber compressed into square discs without wrapping, providing water holding capacity and air management for seedlings.
• Coco Coir Blocks for Open Field Farming Coir bricks for open field farming that can be mixed with soil to fertilize it and improve clay soil structure for sustainable traditional farming applications.
• Mushroom Mix Block Specialized substrate block with coco pith, providing ideal moisture and aeration conditions for lignocellulolytic mushroom cultivation.
• BLUMIX Blueberry Mix Bag Custom blueberry mix with ideal water holding capacity and aeration specifically designed for blueberry cultivation, with adjustable pH levels.
• REDMIX Strawberry Grow Bag Custom growing medium for strawberry cultivation in hydroponic systems, providing evenly distributed root growth and faster plant development.
• RIOCOCO-MMJ (Cannabis & Hemp Substrate) Premium coco coir solutions specifically designed for cannabis and hemp cultivation under the RIOCOCO-MMJ sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Faster harvest for blueberries - first harvest achievable in 1.5 years compared to 2.5 years in soil
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• SARA, Inc. (Japan)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2024RIOCOCO was selected as the exclusive growing media supplier for the world's largest high-tech greenhouse project in Kasaoka city, Japan. SARA greenhouse is the largest single site advance glass greenhouse project with latest technology for growing tomatoes, bell peppers, and butterhead lettuce. This was the first time 'Made in Sri Lanka' coir growing medium product was selected for the world's most hi-tech greenhouse complex.
• Kagome (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Kagome, the largest multi-greenhouse company in Japan, uses RIOCOCO growing media to grow Disney brand tomatoes throughout Japan since 2006. This is a 13+ year partnership with a billion-dollar Japanese conglomerate, helping them achieve No.1 tomato grade in Japanese market. Kagome management has visited RIOCOCO Sri Lanka facilities.
• USAIDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWith support from USAID (US Agency for International Development), RIOCOCO received support for turning coconut husks from waste into profit. USAID support helped market products internationally.
• Minamisoma Fukko Tomato Farm (Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIOCOCO joined hands with Kagome in Japan to help establish a greenhouse in Fukushima for tsunami recovery. The farm uses RIOCOCO 100% organic starter blocks and grow bags. Minamisoma Fukko's tomato farm provides hands-on experience and enhances farm-management skills among community members for recovery and growth of the region's agro-industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Jiffy Group: Established Dutch substrate and growing media producer (peat, coir, plugs, blocks); broader portfolio than RIOCOCO and a long-standing incumbent in the global greenhouse substrate category, overlapping in propagation plugs and grow bags.

Direct peers

• Botanicoir: UK-headquartered manufacturer of coco coir growing substrates (grow bags, blocks, mixes) for greenhouse and hydroponic growers; directly comparable product line and target customer base to RIOCOCO.
• FibreDust: US-based processor and supplier of coconut coir products for horticulture, hydroponics, and animal bedding; comparable product mix and positioning in coco coir grow media targeted at commercial growers.
• Dutch Plantin: Netherlands-based coco peat and coir substrate manufacturer with Sri Lankan production; closely matches RIOCOCO on coco coir bricks, grow bags, and substrate engineering for greenhouse vegetable and soft fruit growers.
• Pelemix: Israeli-based global coco coir substrate producer with manufacturing in Sri Lanka, India, and the Philippines; competes head-to-head with RIOCOCO on coco grow bags and open-top bags for commercial horticulture.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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