Sector:
Trade and Investment
Project Title:
Trade Standard Compliance and Innovations
for Agri-Food Supply Chains in Thailand
and Neighbouring Countries
Program
Thailand - EU Cooperation Facility phase II (TEC II)
Budget Line:
BGUE-B2010-19.100101-C8-AIDCO
Geographic Location:
Thailand:
Upper and Lower North, Chiang Mai, Bangkok (main focus)
Laos:
Champasak Province (minor focus)
EU and Japan: Main Trade Show Sites (Berlin, Nuernberg, Tokyo)
Project Description:
This is a project under the Thailand - EU Cooperation Facility, the programme designed to strengthen
and diversify the relationship between the European Community and Thailand in a wide range of areas
to deepen the economic, political and cultural partnership between the EU and Thailand.
The overall objective is to provided to Thailand’ s sustainable economic and social development and its
integration to the world economy
The specific objective is to strengthen the competitiveness for selected industries (Fruit, Vegetables,
Food Packaging).
By the end of project implementation, the following estimated resulted are anticipated
 Up to 20 additional applications or requests for GlobalGAP, Organic, Fairtrade or other relevant
certification schemes are placed by target groups.
 The enhanced supply advantages (USP, cost) are demonstrated with at least three pilot companies from
Thailand and neighbouring countries.
 The international market presence of food exporters from Thailand and neighbouring countries is
demonstrated by the increased no of request from target groups to participate in related international
trade shows.
Counterpart/ Responsible Ministry:
N/A
Executing Agency:
Chiang Mai University
Other Partners
German Thai Chamber of Trade (GTCC)
Project Budget:
€ 350,260.11
EC Contribution:
€ 280,208.00
Other donor Contribution:
€ 70,052.11
Implementing Period:
01/02/2011-01/04/2013 (26 months)
Project contact details:
Associate Professor Dr. Thanaporn Supriyasilp
Science and Technology Research Institute
Chiang Mai University
239 Huay Kaew Road
T. Suthep, A. Muang, Chiang Mai 50200
Tel:++66-53-942451 Fax: ++66-53-942478
e-mail: thanaporn@ist.cmu.ac.th
Website Address:
www.ist.cmu.ac.th
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20-50 grower groups (mango, fresh vegetables, dried fruit)/supply
clusters corresponding to up to 1,000 growers
5 packing houses (particularly focus on bio-degrable packaging
solutions)
5 medium sized processors/exporters
2 bioplastic processors or 1 resin producer
3 service providers (testing, certification, shipping, logistics etc.)
Final beneficiaries
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uo tp 1000 grower groups and 20,000 growers
5 packaging houses,
10 medium sized processors/exporters
5 bioplastic processors and 1 resin producer
5 service providers (testing, certification, shipping, logistics, etc.)
Components/
Main Activities
(sector, theme,
geographical area)
0. Manage project administration, communication and reporting.
1. Promote standard compliance for target industries
2. Develop capacity and promote local service providers (e.g. academic
institutions, consultancy firms), who provide relevant support for target
industries
3. Develop technical innovations into product advantages (packaging,
logistics).
4. Promote standard compliance and product advantages at point of sale
(EU and other global markets).
5. Develop scaling-up strategies for
 Product Exports (Fresh and Processed Food)
 Domestic Supplies (Packaging Solutions)
 Local Services to enhance international standard compliance.
Target group(s)
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