Kimberly Ramos started Mikokos with about $1,000 and made solid shampoos from the carport of her Puerto Rico home. A viral TikTok helped accelerate sales, and the small operation eventually grew into its own manufacturing operation.
Puerto Rico imports most of the food it consumes, but new research suggests local farmers can already compete with imports across dozens of crops. From plantains and bananas to peppers, tomatoes and root vegetables, how much more could the island realistically grow for itself?
