The EU is close to closing a trade deal with Thailand, with the region holding strong export potential. Pic: AdobestockEuropean confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has offered its backing to advanced negotiations between the EU and Thailand, with a core free trade agreement close to being signed, reports Neill Barston. He commented: “Europe’s chocolate, biscuit and confectionery industry is a global leader in quality, innovation and exports. Furthermore, Caobisco stated that the EU–Thailand Free Trade Agreement should also improve market access for agricultural products and food ingredients. As a key ingredient for Europe’s chocolate, biscuit a confectionery industry, access to diversified sources of supply is vital.