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Study on Development of Virgin Coconut Oil Agroindustry System in North Sulawesi, Indonesia Herry Frits Pinatik; I Ketut Satriawan; Dwi Putra Darmawan; I Wayan Widia
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 6, No 4 (2023): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute November, In Progress
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v6i4.7769

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The development of virgin coconut oil (VCO) agro-industry products has been studied. Research objectives are; 1). Analyzing the added value of VCO processing agroindustry on the scale of UMKM in North Sulawesi Province 2). Determining the factors that influence the added value. This study uses the Hayami value added analysis method. The results of the study found that for every use of 1 kg of raw coconut meat processed into VCO products, UMKM business actors received a profit of Rp. 19.771.71, meaning that from agricultural activities in processing VCO products, UMKM actors get a significant economic value added. The conclusions of this study are: 1). Analysis of the added value of the Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) agroindustry in North Sulawesi, the output value is Rp. 31,428.57/liter, the added value generated is Rp. 21,428.57, - with a ratio of 68.18%, labor compensation work amounting to Rp 1,656.86/liter or 7.73%, and a profit margin of Rp 21,428.57/liter or 92.27%; 2). The factors that influence the added value are raw materials, product prices, labor coefficient, conversion factors and the average wage of labor.
The Use of Lemongrass in Tea Bag Production Towards the First Ecotourism Village in North Sulawesi Province Herry Frits Pinatik; Rine Kaunang; Stella Deiby Umboh; Mukhlis
Unram Journal of Community Service Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): September
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ujcs.v6i3.1159

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The use of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) in the production of tea bags in the first ecotourism village in North Sulawesi Province is an innovative step to boost the local economy and support environmental sustainability. This study aims to explore the quality of lemongrass tea bags, community acceptance, economic impact, and environmental aspects of this initiative. The results show that lemongrass tea bags have an aroma and taste that is liked by 85% of respondents, as well as a high antioxidant content. The local community showed great enthusiasm, with 70% of farmers interested in producing tea bags as an additional source of income. Farmers' income increased by about 30% within six months after training, and this product also supports environmental sustainability by reducing pesticide use. Effective marketing strategies and promotion through social media and local festivals are proposed to increase product visibility. This initiative not only provides economic benefits but also strengthens social solidarity and community pride. Community towards   their local. Thus, the use of lemongrass in the manufacture of tea bags has the potential to become an icon of ecotourism villages that support economic growth and environmental sustainability in North Sulawesi.