Public and Private Sectors Join Forces in Promoting Premium Organic Agricultural Products at THAIFEX-World of Food ASIA 2009

BANGKOK - International visitors to the upcoming THAIFEX - World of food ASIA 2009 will delight in a wondrous array of premium-quality organic agricultural products. Confidence is high in the potential of Thai food entrepreneurs as they are geared up to demonstrate to international buyers their capabilities and expertise in producing world-class organic agricultural products and in making Thailand the exporter to beat in this field in the world marketplace.

Mr. Wanlop Pichpongsa, President, Thai Organic Trade Association, revealed that, “Our association, together with leading producers, collectors, processors and exporters of organic products in Thailand, have worked together in organizing the showcase of premium-quality Thai organic agricultural products at the THAIFEX 2009, organized by the outstanding partnership of the Department of Export Promotion, the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the world-class German event organizer Koelnmesse. The products to be on display have all been approved by the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements or IFOAM, and they include rice, fruit, spices, herbs, as well as, vegetables such as baby corn and sweet corn, coconut milk, honey, frozen food, and even beauty products. The event is scheduled to run from May 13th-17th, 2009, at the Challenger 2-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.”

“It is noticeable that organic agricultural products actually have greater potential and opportunities in penetrating into new markets, in comparison with other products. This is because more and more consumers the world over are now turning to food products that are not only healthy, but also eco-conscious. The global market for organic agricultural products is fast growing at an average rate of 10% per year, and was estimated at over 60 Billion U.S. Dollars in 2008.” said Mr. Wanlop.

Mr. Wanlop further noted that, In contrast, the production capacity in producing and exporting countries is struggling to meet the fast-growing demand. As a result, the current scenario indeed presents great opportunities for Thailand, as one of the world’s major producers and exporters of organic agricultural products, to prepare ourselves to capitalize on the increasing world demand.

For more information, please contact: Usanee Thavornkarn Press Relations Director Integrated Communication Co., Ltd. Tel. +66-2-354-3588 / Fax. +66-2-354-3589 / Email: usanee@incom.co.th

Source: Integrated Communication Co., Ltd.

Usanee Thavornkarn, Press Relations Director, of Integrated Communication Co., Ltd., +66-2-354-3588, fax, +66-2-354-3589, usanee at incom.co.th