the producer has made a name for itself by using coca leaf — the main ingredient in cocaine — to create its signature beverages. Within Bolivia, the concept is hardly taboo. Coca leaf has long ...

Bolivia is pushing for the global decriminalisation of coca leaf – the main ingredient of cocaine – to export the plant and ease its economic crisis. But a "landmark" recent decision by the ...

McCutcheon said the company is pitching coca-leaf extract as an additive for energy drinks before moving on to other food products. The benefits are thought to be many: Coca leaf has a long ...

On January 11, Bolivia celebrated the Day of Coca Leaf Tradition, highlighting the cultural, spiritual, and economic importance of this ancient plant. The event brought together indigenous ...

The report said that "coca leaf chewing should have been abolished" in those countries 25 years ago. But representatives from Peru and Bolivia called the board's report disrespectful of indigenous ...

"We are pleased to partner with Filament Health and Magdalena to facilitate this second import of coca leaf," said Silveria Dongo Gonzales, Technical Director of ENACO. "We appreciate Filament and ...