Our mission

Born out of a passion for natural, unprocessed foods, our mission is to provide a sensory experience like no other — one that captures the pure essence and spirit of Thailand in every serving. Our premium organic Thai coconut water is more than just a beverage; it’s a commitment to nourishing your body, enriching your soul, and respecting our planet.

Handpicked from Thailand’s most prestigious plantations, each of our coconuts is a testament to the ancestral farming techniques passed from generation to generation for centuries, the country’s rich soil and the dedicated hands that tend to it. With a relentless pursuit for quality, we ensure that our coconuts are harvested at their peak, capturing the perfect blend of sweetness and nutrition that nature intended.

As co-founders, we’re bound by a shared belief in the power of nature’s bounty and the transformative potential of wholesome, raw food. We’ve woven this passion into the very fabric of our company, pledging to bring you a product that is as honest and real as the hands that make it.

Our journey is your journey, inviting you on a path towards mindful hydration and a deeper connection with the world around us. Embrace the balance of life, discover the richness of nature, and savor the authenticity of Thailand’s finest — one sip at a time.

Roman Devivo and Antje Spors
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Roman Devivo

Co-founder of Coco Symbiosis

CEO

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Antje Spors

Co-founder of Coco Symbiosis

CFO

The Symbiosis Brand

In layman terms, Symbiosis describes a mutually beneficial relationship between two organisms. In the context of the Symbiosis brand, this concept is reflected in three different ways:

Symbiosis coconut water provides hydration and nourishment while also being sustainably sourced and having a positive impact on the environment. By using the word symbiosis, the brand is emphasizing the benefits and harmony of the relationship between the coconut palm that produces the coconut water and the people who consume it.

Furthermore, Symbiosis also draws attention to the economical and symbiotic relationship between the people who consume it and the local communities who supply it.

Last but not least, the term conveys a message of harmony between the coconut palm and the local communities that sustainably grow it.

Coconut palm and people have a long and symbiotic relationship, which dates back to ancient times. The coconut palm, also known as the “tree of life,” has been a vital source of food, shelter, medicine, and income for coastal communities around the world.

The coconut fruit is a rich source of food and provides a wide range of nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. The water, oil and milk extracted from the coconut are also commonly used in food preparation and traditional medicine.

The tree itself also provides a wide range of benefits, including shade, fuel, and materials for building and crafting. The trunk, leaves, and fibers of the tree are used for construction, baskets, and mats.

In return, the coconut palms are known for their environmental benefits, such as preventing coastal erosion, providing habitat for wildlife and acting as a carbon sink.

Overall, the relationship between coconut palm and people is not just historic, but also symbiotic, as the tree provides multiple benefits to the communities that rely on it, and in return, these communities protect and care for the tree and therefore guaranteeing its propagation and survival.

Our story in a timeline

December 2002
Humble beginings
First shipment to the US with initial investment of only $1,900.
December 2002
January 2003
Fast growth
Start of monthly US import of untreated raw young Thai baby coconuts via airfreight into Los Angeles. Sold during private parties in Malibu and as mail order.
January 2003
January 2004
Now in stores
First untreated young Thai airfreight coconuts sold at Wholefoods and organic stores in Los Angeles and New York.
January 2004
February 2007
From coconut to bottle
First bottles raw organic coconut water shipped to the US.
February 2007
October 2007
Best partner
Exotic Superfoods starts distributing our bottled and bulk raw coconut water and coconut meat in US organic markets, food manufacturers and restaurants.
October 2007
June 2008
Nationwide distribution
Private label for Body Ecology. Our raw bottled coconut water is selling in selected Wholefoods stores all over the US.
June 2008
August 2009
R&D, The next step
First R&D tests with HPP (High Pressure Processing) technology on coconut water.
August 2009
November 2009
Take over
Body Ecology label is taken over by Exotic Superfoods and continues to sell in Wholefoods in US.
November 2009
August 2010
Bitter sweet harvest
Launch of raw HPP coconut water with private label for Harmless Harvest.
August 2010
September 2010
Exponential growth
We become exclusive supplier for Harmless Harvest from 2010 to 2014.
September 2010
February 2013
New factory
New factory in Thailand. Incorporation of Cocos Enterprises International, Ltd and Cocos Enterprises Thailand Ltd. as manufacturing and trading unit.
February 2013
November 2014
A blow to the industry
All raw low acid juices processed with HPP (including coconut water) are banned from US market by USFDA. End of collaboration with Harmless Harvest.
November 2014
January 2015
The world is a big place
Development of HPP coconut water sales worldwide.
January 2015
February 2015
Never give up
Development of bulk further processing market with Exotic Superfoods for US.
February 2015
March 2015
The next step
Start in-house R&D into innovative aseptic filtration technology specifically applied to coconut water.
March 2015
May 2015
Asia expansion
First shipment of coconut water to Taiwan.
May 2015
August 2015
The big player
Start private label in collaboration with Vita Coco under Coco Community brand.
August 2015
April 2017
New countries
First shipments to Australia and Italy
April 2017
March 2020
Milestone
Approval of Symbiosis proprietary microfiltration technology by USFDA.
March 2020
August 2020
Home sweet home
Launch of Symbiosis brand.
August 2020