Palm sugar hits a sweet spot

Exports of Kampong Speu palm sugar with geographical indication status increased sharply this year thanks to growing demand from South Korea and France, according to a representative of the Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Promotion Association’s (KSPSPA). According to KSPSPA president Sam Saroeun, exports of Kampong Speu palm sugar reached 75 tonnes this year, an increase of 50 per cent compared to the same period last year. … With 142 member families, KSPSPA’s total production stands at about 300 to 400 tonnes per year. …

Chan Muyhong
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