Our Heritage

Four generations on the banks of the Periyar

Cocoyum is a food brand born from Kerala's deep connection with coconuts and a business heritage that dates back to the 1970s.

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Our Story

From a small grove in Kalady to kitchens across India

What began with the production of coconut oil has grown over the decades through experience, trust and an understanding of everyday kitchen needs.

Coconut oil remains at the heart of the Cocoyum story, while the portfolio has expanded to include refined sunflower oil, refined palmolein oil and a growing selection of food products.

Today, Cocoyum brings together products for everyday cooking, traditional recipes and pantry needs — from cooking oils and coconut products to rice and wheat products, pickles and other food essentials.

M.P. Varghese — Founder

M.P. Varghese

Founder

He began extracting fresh coconut oil on the banks of the Periyar in the 1970s — laying the foundation for Cocoyum.

Coconut palms towering against the Kerala sky — the landscape that defines Cocoyum's heritage

Milled with care since the 1970s

Our Journey

A timeline of growth

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Coconut farmer harvesting from palm trees in Kerala01 / 05

1970s

A grove in Kalady

M.P. Varghese, owner of large coconut groves in Kalady, begins extracting fresh coconut oil on the banks of the Periyar river — the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya.

Cluster of coconuts growing on a palm tree02 / 05

1980s

Supplying beyond the district

The mill starts supplying quality oil well past Ernakulam, building the trade relationships it still runs on today.

Coconut palm canopy against a bright sky03 / 05

2000

New Periyar Oil Mills

His son Joshy Varghese renames the mill and expands distribution, supplying companies including multinationals ever since.

Fresh coconuts on a wooden table — natural ingredients04 / 05

2022

Cocoyum is born

Cocoyum was launched carrying forward years of experience in the coconut oil industry with a vision to take the brand to wider markets.

Coconut on the ground near a palm tree — Kerala's natural bounty05 / 05

Today

Four generations on

A large-scale expeller and refining facility, still family-run, carrying Kerala's oils and a growing range of everyday food products to kitchens across India and around the globe.

What We Stand For

Our vision and values

To grow Cocoyum into a trusted food brand that brings its Kerala-rooted story and expanding range of everyday kitchen products to consumers across wider markets.

Heritage

Carrying forward decades of experience rooted in Kerala.

Quality

Keeping quality and food safety at the centre of every product.

Trust

Building lasting relationships through consistency and responsibility.

Everyday Relevance

A growing portfolio suited to the needs of modern kitchens.

Progress

Growing beyond our coconut oil beginnings while staying connected to where our story started.

Quality

Quality at the heart of Cocoyum

Cocoyum products are manufactured and packed by New Periyar Oil Mills, an ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP certified company. For Cocoyum, growth means offering consumers more choices while maintaining a strong focus on quality and food safety.

Cocoyum coconut oil range — 1 litre, 2 litre and 5 litre cans

Certified by

  • ISO 22000:2018
  • HACCP
  • Halal
  • LEI
  • AGMark
  • GMP

Interested in stocking Cocoyum?

We supply homes, food businesses and multinationals across India. Get in touch to discuss bulk and retail orders.

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