Thailand’s Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department has announced the registration of Nam Dok Mai Si Thong mangoes from Phitsanulok as a new geographical indication product. Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai said this kind of mango, grown in the districts of Noen Maprang, Wang Thong and Vat Bot, is very poplar for its texture, taste and fragrance.
"The registration of Nam Dok Mai Si Thong mango from Phitsanulok as a GI product -ill add market value to the fruit, increase its sales and strengthen the country's grassroots economy," he said.
GI is a distinctive certificate used to identify a product as originating in the territory of a particular country, region or locality that has unique characteristics or qualities, which can increase its market value in developed countries.
Source: bangkokpost.com