Less palm sugar due to production delay
Kampong Speu palm sugar production is projected to decrease slightly this year due to a late start, though prices are expected to rise thanks to the sugar’s growing popularity following its geographical indication certification. … Despite the drop in production, Hong Hoeung, director of Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Development Community, said the price of Kampong Speu palm sugar will increase in the coming season. According to Hoeung, palm sugar powder is selling at 5,500 riel per kilogram, a 17 per cent increase from just 4,700 riel per kilogram in 2012. Moreover, the price of palm sugar block is 3,500 riel per kilogram this year. …
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