Palm sugar’s GI status

Kampong Speu palm sugar is expected to receive its geographical indication (GI) status certification from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development by the end of this year, according to an official from the Kampong Speu Palm Sugar Promotion Association (KSPSPA). Mr. Sok Sarang, advisor to the KSPSPA, told Khmer Times that last month the European Union (EU) accepted the association’s application for a GI status and was now verifying all information related to the origin of the palm sugar in order for it to be sold in the EU. …

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