Phuket Spiny Lobster Gains GI Status, Called 'Foie Gras of the Sea,' Earning 65M Baht/Year

Matichon•Economy•233d ago

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Phuket's '7-Colored Spiny Lobster' Achieves Geographical Indication Status, Boosting Local Economy and Tourism

•The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) under the Ministry of Commerce has registered the 'Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster' as a Geographical Indication (GI) product.
•This GI status recognizes the lobster's unique qualities, attributed to the Andaman Sea's environment and local farming techniques, contributing over 65 million baht annually.
•The certification aims to protect the lobster's reputation, boost its market value, and support local fishing communities and Phuket's culinary tourism.

Overview

•The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) announced the registration of 'Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster' as a Geographical Indication (GI) product, making it the fourth GI product from Phuket.
•The Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster is a premium local seafood product that has long been an economic symbol and culinary tourist attraction for Phuket province.
•The unique characteristics of the lobster, including its firm texture, sweet taste, and vibrant colors, are attributed to the fertile Andaman Sea environment and the skillful cultivation methods by local farmers.
•The Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster is produced at an average of 21,670 kg per year, with a selling price of up to 3,000 baht per kg, generating over 65 million baht in economic value annually.
•The lobster is nicknamed 'Foie Gras of the Sea' and was served during the APEC 2022 leaders' meeting, gaining recognition in Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels.
•The DIP will promote quality control systems for GI products to maintain consistent production standards and build consumer confidence.
•The DIP will collaborate with local authorities to support culinary tourism and market premium products to drive continuous community economic growth.
•The GI registration is expected to elevate the local product to international standards, enhance its value and credibility, and contribute to the sustainable development of Phuket's tourism and food industries, strengthening fishing communities.

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Key Quotes

Arachamon Saptavetthama

"This marks another milestone in systematically elevating premium local seafood products to receive protection for their reputation and origin."

ถือเป็นความสำเร็จอีกขั้นในการยกระดับสินค้าประมงพื้นบ้านระดับพรีเมียมให้ได้รับการคุ้มครองชื่อเสียงและแหล่งต้นกำเนิดอย่างเป็นระบบ

Arachamon Saptavetthama

"The Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster is a product with high market potential and is greatly desired by consumers."

กุ้งมังกร 7 สีภูเก็ต นับเป็นสินค้าที่มีศักยภาพทางการตลาดสูงและเป็นที่ต้องการของผู้บริโภคเป็นอย่างมาก

Pawarit Rachrak

"The registration of the Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster as a GI product is a tremendous source of pride for the people of Phuket."

การที่กุ้งมังกร 7 สีภูเก็ตได้รับการขึ้นทะเบียน GI นับเป็นความภาคภูมิใจของชาวภูเก็ตเป็นอย่างยิ่ง

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(พณ.)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry responsible for commerce and intellectual property, which certified the 'Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster' as a Geographical Indication (GI) product.

Department of Intellectual Property(กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)ℹ️

A department within the Ministry of Commerce that oversees the registration and protection of intellectual property, including Geographical Indications (GI) in Thailand.

Person

Arachamon Saptavetthama(นางอรมน ทรัพย์ทวีธรรม)

Director-General of the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) who announced the GI registration of the 'Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster' and discussed its economic significance.

Pawarit Rachrak(นายปวริศน์ ราชรักษ์)

A local entrepreneur and owner of a spiny lobster farm in Phuket who expressed pride and optimism regarding the GI registration of the 'Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster'.

Product

Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster(กุ้งมังกร 7 สีภูเก็ต)

A premium spiny lobster from Phuket that has received Geographical Indication (GI) status due to its unique quality and origin.

Phuket Pineapple(สับปะรดภูเก็ต)

A previously registered Geographical Indication (GI) product from Phuket Province.

Phuket Sour Orange(ส้มควายภูเก็ต)

A previously registered Geographical Indication (GI) product from Phuket Province.

Phuket Pearl(มุกภูเก็ต)

A previously registered Geographical Indication (GI) product from Phuket Province.

Place

Phuket Province(จังหวัดภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The Thai province in which the 'Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster' is sourced and cultivated, and which benefits from its GI certification.

Andaman Sea(ทะเลอันดามัน)ℹ️

The sea surrounding Phuket Province, whose unique environmental conditions contribute to the quality of the 'Phuket 7-Colored Spiny Lobster'.