Bek Anloung Durian Registered as a Collective Trademark in Kamboçya

The durian fruit grown in Bek Anloung village, located in Kamboçya's Kampong Cham province, has been officially registered as a Collective Trademark. Announced by the Ministry of Commerce on 25 Haziran, this registration is considered a major milestone in strengthening the intellectual property protection of the country's agricultural products. This significant step is expected to increase the value and reputation of Kamboçyalı producers in both local and international markets. Authorities believe that this step will also significantly increase consumer confidence. Furthermore, this situation directly aligns with the government's sustainable agricultural development policies.

Bek Anloung durian has long been highly appreciated by consumers for its unique and superior flavor. However, in the past, the market value and reputation of this fruit were seriously damaged by the actions of opportunistic traders who fraudulently sold durians imported from outside the region under the Bek Anloung name. With the acquisition of the Collective Trademark registration, it is aimed to prevent such fraudulent attempts. The Kampong Cham provincial administration emphasized that using a geographical indication label and a QR code system is an extremely effective strategy to ensure the quality and safety of the product. Thus, consumers will be protected from counterfeit fruits that do not originate from the village in question.

Provincial Governor Un Chanda stated that the obtained CamGAP certificate and Collective Trademark registration prove that Bek Anloung durians are grown in compliance with specific standards. The Governor noted that these certificates guarantee a high level of food safety for consumers and also prevent fake products from entering the market. Described as good news for durian lovers, this development means that this famous regional specialty is now officially protected. The Bek Anloung durian community currently operates with 162 member orchards spread over an area of approximately 706 hectares. Thanks to this massive production network, the village has reached an annual durian production capacity of approximately 4.000 tons.

The Collective Trademark system is successfully used in Kamboçya not only for Bek Anloung durian but also for many different regional products. Other products covered by this protection include the country's traditional flavors such as Battambang Hindistan Cevizi Muhallebisi, Siem Reap Num Banh Chok, and Koh Pi Greyfurtu. In addition, staple foods such as Phnom Penh Kuy Teav, Kampong Thom Ambok, and DSMK yapışkan pirinci are similarly registered. Products such as Preah Vihear pirinci and Kandal'ın gümüş ile bakır el sanatları also benefit from brand protection. This wide range clearly demonstrates that Kamboçya is making a systematic effort to promote its local products internationally.

On the other hand, Kamboçya's agricultural export volume has gained momentum, particularly with the deepening of trade relations with Çin. In a meeting held on 3 Haziran between Sun Meijun, Minister of Çin Gümrük Genel İdaresi, and Aun Pornmoniroth, Minister of Kamboçya Economy and Finance, the Çin side encouraged increasing the import of bananas and durians from Kamboçya. During the meeting, Sun reiterated his country's commitment to supporting procedures to facilitate the entry of more Kamboçyalı agricultural products into the Çin market. Pornmoniroth, on the other hand, stated that bilateral trade between the two countries has shown remarkable growth under the Kamboçya-Çin Free Trade Agreement. Currently, Kamboçya continues to export a wide variety of agricultural products to Çin, including fresh bananas, durian, Pailin longanları, mangoes, coconuts, rice, cassava, cashew nuts, corn, and pepper.