London Copra Association , society for traders in coconut kernels

The London Copra Association was founded c 1913 to represent the interests of those trading in copra (dried kernels of coconut used to extract oils) by the establishment of uniform contracts, the implementation of a system of arbitration and the promotion of legislation and other measures on behalf of the trade. Initially it held its meetings principally at the offices of the London Cotton Brokers' Association, 24 Mark Lane, and the London Commercial Sale Rooms, Mincing Lane. It subsequently acquired premises at 165 Fenchurch Street (until 1925), 79 Leadenhall Street (1922-5), 7 Mincing Lane (1926-34), 84 Leadenhall Street (1935-58), 5/7 Houndsditch (1959-67) and 24 St. Mary Axe (from 1968).