Our Journey
Our Approach
Cocogreen® is built around one core product: coir.
We specialise in high-quality coir substrates designed for growers, businesses, and everyday use. From propagation to full-scale growing, our focus is on supplying reliable coir products that deliver consistent results without the usual guesswork.
Cocogreen® was created to bring better coir to the market, products that are properly processed, easy to work with, and made to perform across a wide range of crop applications. Whether you’re an experienced grower or just getting started, we aim to make sourcing quality coir simple and dependable.
Our heart and experience is in substrates. Every product we offer is carefully selected based on how it performs, we prioritise substrate products that make sense, giving you growing medium you can rely on giving you more time to focus on other things.
Our approach is built around the needs of commercial growers.
We understand that when you’re growing at scale, consistency is everything. That’s why we focus on supplying coir substrates that are properly processed, uniform in structure, and ready to perform batch after batch. From stable EC levels to reliable buffering and predictable water retention, every detail matters when your output depends on it.
We work closely with trusted producers to ensure our coir meets the standards required for professional growing environments.
What sets Cocogreen® apart is our patented Moisture Control Technology®. This innovation helps growers save water, reduce waste, and maintain optimal substrate conditions with less effort. Combined with careful sourcing and strict quality standards, it’s why Cocogreen® is trusted as the premium choice for commercial growing operations.
The Path We’ve Taken and Moments That Shaped Us
Founded in 2010 by Dr. Sudesh Fernando and Thomas Ogden, and headquartered in Manchester, UK, Cocogreen® was born out of a vision to transform the way growers think about substrates. From the very beginning, the goal was clear: provide high-performance, environmentally responsible alternatives to peat-based systems that help growers improve crop yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
In the early years, Cocogreen® focused on refining coir substrates to meet the specific needs of commercial growers. This dedication to research and innovation led to the development of patented technologies, such as our patented Moisture Control Technology® that allow growers to save water, reduce waste, and achieve more consistent crop performance.
Over the past 15+ years, Cocogreen® has grown into a global supplier, serving commercial growers across Europe, the Americas, South Africa, and Australia amongst other regions. Our vertically integrated supply chain ensures full control over quality from raw coir to finished product, giving customers confidence in every bag they use. Combined with our commitment to sustainability, performance, and innovation, Cocogreen® has earned its reputation as one of the most trusted coir substrate manufacturers in the world.
Today, Cocogreen® continues to lead the industry by delivering substrates that not only meet the demands of modern commercial growing but also help growers operate more efficiently and sustainably. Our history is defined by a single mission: to make high-performance, environmentally responsible coir substrates accessible to growers everywhere.
2010
Rooting In
Cocogreen was established in Manchester with a clear vision to supply sustainable, high-performance coir to the global agriculture industry. From the outset, the focus was on coir substrates as a renewable, peat-free alternative.
2013
Sustainability
Cocogreen became the first coir substrate manufacturer to join the LEAF organisation. This milestone demonstrated our commitment to sustainable agriculture, environmental transparency, and responsible sourcing across the entire coir supply chain.
2014
Social Mobility
Awarded the SA8000 accreditation with outstanding levels of compliance within areas such as workplace standards
2014
Quality Management
ISO 9001:2008 for outstanding product quality
2016
Best Professional Product
Awarded to Cocogreen® for our innovative new technology
2017
Research, Training, Support
Cocogreen® supported the AgTech industry by setting up The WET Centre - training for future. We contribute and fund research projects and demonstration areas to educate on best practices for substrate production
2018
Queen's Award for Enterprise
We were honoured to receive the prestigious award for outstanding and sustained growth in UK International Trade
2018
National Business Awards
We reached finalist position at the awards which recognises and rewards excellence across all business sectors in the UK
2018
Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme
Northern Powerhouse is the UK government’s vision for a connected, globally-competitive northern economy. In 2018, we became a partner helping to advise other businesses on export, social mobility, and sustainability
2019
New Branding
Cocogreen® got a fresh new look with our updated branding
2019
OMRI Listed
2019 welcomed Cocogreen® as being listed as an OMRI organic use product
2024
King's Award for Enterprise
Cocogreen® is delighted to be honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, marking a period of remarkable global expansion.
