The plan started this year and aims to add value to organic goods. A good start is acknowledging the responsibility producers must show towards consumers, he said.Lack of knowledge"Consumers still have a lack of knowledge about organic products. Thus the government should help promote consumer acknowledgement about organic farming and products so the industry can grow sustainably," he said.The Commerce Ministry will stage Thailand's biggest organic fair, "Organic & Natural Expo", at Queen Sirikit Convention Centre in Bangkok from next Thursday to July 31. The United States, Germany and France are the three leading exporters of organic produce, in that order.Peerachote Charanwong, chairman of the Thai Organic Trade Association, said the Kingdom's long history had influenced Thais in the growing of organic products but compared with many foreign countries Thailand was still in the learning stage in the sector. More than 300 companies will participate in the event.It is expected to generate Bt30 million in immediate sales, while about 40,000 visitors are expected to attend.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 22, 2016 18:00 UTC