Over half a century ago, Don Ramon Lopez-Irrizarry developed the original Coco Lopez. Living in Puerto Rico, Don Ramon sought a way to make enjoyment of coconut meat easier. Up until then, jus getting to the heart of the coconut was a task in itself. The sweet, white coconut meat was protected by a rock-hard shell-like rind, and it had to be broken at jus the right moment to obtain the peak flavor.