Thailand’s food exports are expected to manage growth of 2-3% this year despite a fresh surge of infections and reports of growing cases among workers in the food industry.
Visit Limlurcha, president of the Thai Food Processors Association, said food export prospects remain promising and are expected to fetch 1.1 trillion baht this year from an estimated 1.08 trillion baht last year.
He cited rising demand for food and high confidence in food safety standards.
Over the past five years, food export growth has averaged 1%.
“People around the world need food in daily life. We foresee higher demand for food, particularly during this crisis,” Mr Visit said.
“Thai food manufacturers and exporters have to…
