DIPROM molds farmers-community enterprises in Thailand; Export market of processed fruit over 20 billion

Published Nov 9, 2022

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The Thai government, through the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM), has initiated a project aimed at enhancing the value of fruit production and boosting the competitiveness of farmers and SMEs involved in fruit processing. This initiative, known as DIPROM Fruit Creation, focuses on the development of mango, guava, and avocado fruits for both local and international markets. In the first nine months of 2022, Thai fruit exports experienced a significant growth, with processed fruit products seeing a particularly high increase. The project also includes knowledge transfer and skills training in fruit processing across 14 provinces, with plans to select 15 trainees to further support their entry into the agro-processing industry.

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Ms. Ariyaporn Amankasoradej, Director of the Agro-Industrial Development Division Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM) said that the project to create economic value in Thai fruit production with technology and innovation, fiscal year 2022 (DIPROM Fruit Creation) aims to to upgrade agricultural products to industrial agriculture increase the competitiveness of farmers Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) OTOP community enterprises related to fruits and to promote the cost-effective use of resources and maximize benefits Reduce food loss (Food loss & Food waste) This year, 3 types of fruits have been developed, namely mango, guava and avocado, in order to support the Thai processed fruit export market with good growth prospects. 22,305.39 million baht only during the first 9 months of the year 2022 (Jan.-Sept.) with an export value of approximately 18,697.06 million baht, an increase of 15.24%. Compared to the same period last year, as well as frozen fruit (valued at ...

Source: Ththansettakij