[PHNOM PENH POST]
Cambodian distribution company Confirel yesterday reported a 10 per cent
increase in its exports of organic palm sugar in 2011, bringing its
total annual exports to 32 tonnes.
Confirel general manager Hay
Ly Eang attributed the increase to the rising popularity of organic palm
sugar in European markets.
“The current European demand exceeds the amount that Cambodia is able to produce at the moment,” he said.
The company also exports to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, among other countries.
The
organic sugar sold for US$1,280 a tonne, he said, adding that the
company planned to export between 35 and 40 tonnes this year.
Most
of Cambodia’s domestic sugar comes from the Kampong Speu Palm Sugar
Association, which produces more common geographical indicator sugar
than organic.
Mao Thora, Secretary of State at the Ministry of
Commerce, supported the trade, saying the co-operation between sugar
companies and various exporters would lead to sharp financial benefits
for GI sugar farmers.
“When our palm sugar gets exported, it
will help to increase the price, which will further encourage farmers to
help preserve palm trees,” he said.
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