Strategic UNIDO Visit to Confirel: Innovation and Partnership

On June 19, Dr. Hay Ly Eang, founder and CEO of Confirel and PPM, welcomed a prestigious delegation of UNIDO led by Mr. Ali Badarneh, Director of Food Security and Food Systems. This visit was part of UNIDO's CAPFISH CAPTURE project in Cambodia.

Dr. Hay presented one of Confirel's most promising innovations: Kirum Prahok Powder, now protected by international patents in France and Cambodia. This ancestral Cambodian ingredient has been transformed for the first time into powder form, with histamine elimination and salt reduction, enabling diverse culinary applications well beyond national borders.

Mr. Ali Badarneh praised Dr. Hay's innovative vision and his approach to enhancing local products with quality meeting national and international standards. This recognition led to a prestigious invitation: Dr. Hay will participate in the international "UN Food System Forum" conference in Ethiopia in July to share his expertise.