The price of coconuts has soared to an all-time high. Coconut is a key ingredient in traditional Goan cuisine. This price hike is primarily driven by a sharp decline in coconut production. The price hikes of coconuts have had a knock-on effect on coconut-based products. Because of increase in prices of coconuts, coconut delicacies have gone off the menu in many middle-class households. The cascading effect increases prices of tender coconut too. Everyone prefers tender coconut over soft drinks, keeping in mind the health benefits. But if prices surge, naturally people will prefer soft drinks. The government should take measures to control the surge of coconut prices.
