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Shippers deny coconut milk rumour
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/06/2022
» The Commerce Ministry and food exporters brushed aside reports that Walmart, the giant US retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand on allegations of forced monkey labour, insisting such practices are a relic of the past.
Industry to shun 'cruel' monkey antics
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/07/2020
» Coconut product makers have reached an agreement with the government to voluntarily set up a system to allow products to be traced back to their origins to ensure they aren't made from produce picked by monkeys, Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said yesterday.