Palm sugar exports see 138pct rise

Kampong Speu palm sugar exports with geographical indication (GI) status have increased in the past year, as international buyers begin to appreciate the Cambodia-specific product. Export volumes of the sugar reached 50 tonnes in 2014, according to Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Promotion Association’s (KSPSPA) president, Sam Saroeun. The increase represents a 138 per cent rise in exports compared with the 21 tonnes exported in 2013. ...

Chan Muyhong
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