Bangkok, Aug. 13-The government pushes forward Thai-Japanese cooperation. Export all varieties of Thai pomelo by 2024, ready to raise standards through labeling of important substances that are beneficial to health on functional foods, adding value to Thai agricultural products.
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government has continuously promoted the export of Thai fruits to foreign markets. In discussions with Japanese agencies to push forward the export of all varieties of Thai pomelo. along with the integration of academic cooperation Develop agricultural and food technology innovations raise the standard of agricultural products Through the system of labeling important substances that are beneficial to health on agricultural products (Functional Foods) to add value to Thai agricultural products.
Deputy spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said Such progress was the result of the meeting. The 13th Joint Special Sub-Committee on Food Safety Cooperation under the JTEPA framework in early August 2023 by the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards (NIAC). ) Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and related agencies of Thailand Discussed with relevant agencies of Japan, namely the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the Office of Consumer Affairs. and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Thai side will open the export market for the Khao Nam Phueng pomelo. and Tubtim Siam grapefruit While the Japanese side has prepared to allow the import of all varieties of Thai pomelo. Previously allowed to import only the Golden Dee pomelo from Thailand in 2012, with the cancellation of measures to limit species in the import of Thai pomelo. And will expedite the conditions for exporting all varieties of Thai pomelo to Japan by steam drying. It is expected to be completed by 2024.
In addition, the Japanese side is confident in the production supervision and export management system of the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The ACT will cooperate with the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization of Japan. Food Research Organization: NARO), Japan's main agricultural research agency. To support the development of a standard system for the labeling of active ingredients that have health benefits on agricultural products. for fresh agricultural products and primary processed agricultural products of Thailand Along with the exchange of research and development of agricultural and food technology innovations Create a network of cooperation with both the government sector and production operators. Thailand will also study a model from Japan to expand export opportunities for local agricultural products as well.
Currently, Thai pomelo is able to expand its export market continually. Most recently, in July 2023, Thailand exported the first shipment of pomelo. Distributed to Washington, D.C., USA as 4 varieties of irradiated pomelo, namely Thong Dee variety, Khao Yai variety Honey White and white cucumber varieties While the Japanese market can increase more export channels. This is because Japanese consumers have high purchasing power and a large population of health care workers and senior citizens. by displaying the Functional Foods label that shows the nutritional value Helps boost the body's immunity Reduce the risk of disease. will add value to Thai agricultural products and create more confidence in the safety and quality of target consumers.
“These progresses reflect the government's commitment to promoting potential Thai fruits to international markets. especially to increase the efficiency of fruit management Control the production quality in line with the needs of today's consumers. as well as developing export capabilities by using innovation, technology and through cooperation with relevant foreign agencies To provide opportunities for Thai farmers and entrepreneurs to have more trade channels. Strengthen the country's economy to grow steadily,” Ms. Ratchada said.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency