CPRAM – Surat Thani villagers Join in releasing baby blue swimming crabs back into the Thai sea.


Surat Thani, CPRAM-Surat Thani villagers Participate in continuously driving the organization’s food security strategy. Releasing more than 1.4 million blue swimming crabs back to the Thai seas Forwarding sustainability into the future #Sustainable Blue Crab, Thai Sea Partner

CPRAM Company Limited focuses on driving the food security strategy continuously, with the “Sustainable Blue Crab Project, Thai Sea Partner” as one of the important missions that has been carried out for more than 12 years, most recently in cooperation and cooperation with government agencies. Government sector, private sector, local fishermen and villagers in the Ban Phum Riang area, Chaiya District, Surat Thani Province. Released a cumulative total of 1.4 million blue swimming crabs into the Thai seas. Hoping to create a balanced ecosystem and further enhance food sustainability.

By Mr. Wiset Wisitwinyu, Managing Director Along with the executives and employees of CPRAM Company Limited, they joined in releasing more than 1.4 million
blue swimming crab fry, cumulatively, into the Thai sea. In the area of ??Ban Phum Riang, Chaiya District, Surat Thani Province, in the project “Sustainable Blue Crab, Thai Sea Partner” in cooperation between CPRAM Company Limited, Surat Thani Province, Fisheries Department by the Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Center, Area 3 (Surat Thani), Wiya Company. Crepe Products Co., Ltd., Blue Crab Conservation Group, Crab Bank and local villagers. To aim to create a balanced Thai marine ecosystem. Promote food security food sustainability and help increase the amount of blue swimming crabs in the sea which is also an aquatic animal resource that has economic value They have operated continuously for over 12 years and have also joined in collecting garbage on the island. which is an important marine animal nursery in Surat Thani Province Including being an island with an abundance of natural resources. Suitable for caring for aquatic animals in the Thai sea. We received the honor from Mr. Jesada Jitrat,
Governor of Surat Thani Province. presided over the project opening ceremony ‘Sustainable Blue Crab, Thai Sea Partner’ this time

Mr. Wiset Wisitwinyu, Managing Director of CPRAM Company Limited, revealed that CPRAM is a food manufacturer that takes food safety into account. food security and food sustainability or FOOD 3S, therefore, using natural ingredients from farmers or raw material suppliers Sustainability must be based throughout the production chain. The “Sustainable Blue Crab, Thai Sea Partner” project will be a case study for other projects. In terms of supply chain management or Supply Chain Management that produces results according to CPRAM’s FOOD 3S guidelines (Food Safety, Food Security and Food Sustainability) by those involved from upstream to downstream, including fishermen, Wiya Crepe Company. Products Co., Ltd. (supplier of crab meat raw materials), CPRAM Co., Ltd. (food producer), consumers and the Department of Fisheries, with the Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Center Regi
on 3 (Surat Thani) supporting academic cooperation. To provide conservation management, protection, and development of blue swimming crab fisheries in the Thai seas. Achieve results efficiently There is no negative effect on the ecology, resources, and quality of the environment. To increase the value of blue swimming crabs from processing that complies with sanitary standards to produce blue swimming crab products quality for consumption Quality Assurance and maintaining the required standards Including to create security and sustainability of food.

Mr. Jesada Jitrat, Governor of Surat Thani Province, said that blue swimming crabs are marine animals that are of economic importance to Thailand. Especially in the area of ??Koh Finish, Phum Riang Subdistrict, Chaiya District, Surat Thani Province. which is a source of abundance of blue swimming crabs and various marine animals It is a result of the cooperation of many sectors, including local fishermen cooperating in creating a blue crab bank. and the private
sector has come to do activities to release blue swimming crab larvae. In the growth stage where there is a high chance of survival For the Sustainable Blue Crab Project, Thai Sea Partner, of CPRAM Company Limited, it is a project that promotes small producers. which is a local fisherman To be able to carry out sustainable fishing operations It also preserves natural resources to maintain their abundance. and create sustainability for the ecosystem of the Thai seas.

Local fishermen said they would like to thank CPRAM Co., Ltd. for creating the Sustainable Blue Crab Project for the Thai Sea in supporting various activities. of local fishermen in the area of ??Phum Riang Subdistrict, Chaiya District, Surat Thani Province continuously For such activities, the quantity of blue swimming crabs increases every year. Can create stable income and careers for people in the community. It is also a good way to conserve the environment for the people of Surat Thani province.

counted as a project ‘Sustainable Blue Crab,
Partner of the Thai Sea’ helps to increase awareness in society regarding natural resources and the environment. For the sustainability of blue swimming crabs in the Thai seas For the implementation of such a project, there are long-term expectations. Born from the idea of ??conserving blue swimming crabs in the Gulf of Thailand. Preserve natural resources to remain intact and ecological balance in the Thai seas CPRAM also considers delivering things of value based on social responsibility. both inside and outside the organization throughout the supply chain continuously and sustainably By adhering to the principles of business operations according to the principles of 3 benefits to sustainability of the Charoen Pokphand Group. that aims to create benefits for the nation, society and companies.

Source: Thai News Agency