In the heart of Maxixe in the Inhambane province of Mozambique, lies a thriving coconut oil processing plant known as Oleos do Sul. Established in 2018, Oleos do Sul, meaning 'Southern Oil' in Portuguese, was purchased by Southern Oil with a vision to enter the coconut crushing industry.
Revolutionizing the Digital Landscape: Our CEO’s Vision for Unlimited Web Hosting…In the heart of Maxixe in the Inhambane province of Mozambique, lies a thriving coconut oil processing plant known as Oleos do Sul. Established in 2018, Oleos do Sul, meaning “Southern Oil” in Portuguese, was purchased by Southern Oil with a vision to enter the coconut crushing industry.
Oleos do Sul processes about 300 tons of copra per month, which equates to approximately 1.6 million nuts. The processing process involves drying the received copra from 40% moisture to around 5%, after which it is pressed to attain the oil. This crude oil is then further refined to remove impurities. SOILL produces a range of coconut products, including the Nuts About Cooking Coconut Oil and Spray, as well as animal feed from the copra meal.
“To share an example, we are currently upgrading the bathrooms on-site, and finding an artisan to tile was the first challenge. But finding one that actually has a tile cutter for the installation was impossible. We had to source the tile cutter ourselves from Maputo. This takes time, and therefore keeping to tight schedules becomes challenging.
“We’re thankful for the increased capacity,” says Wessel. “Now our challenge is to stabilise production and establish continued operations. We are looking forward to continued growth and harnessing expansion opportunities to ensure the sustainability of our coconut division.”The views of authors published on South Africa Today are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of South Africa Today. By viewing, visiting, using, or interacting with SouthAfricaToday.
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