A type of durian unique to Thailand’s southern province of Yala has been given official geographical indication (GI) designation, which should help sales and increase growers' income. The Intellectual Property Department announced the registration of "durian sadet nam Yala" on Wednesday. With its unique taste and smell, the fruit sells for as much as 190 baht per kilogram, generating as much as 2.8 billion baht a year for local growers and related businesses.
Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai said it is hoped the GI designation will help spur exports of Thai fruits to foreign markets, particularly China and Malaysia, in line with a government policy to strengthen the community-level economy and generate income for small-scale farmers.
[ 10 baht = €0.28 ]
Source: bangkokpost.com