The macadamia nut is thriving in Vietnam
(VOV) -More than 2,000 representatives of the macadamia nut industry gathered at the nation’s first ever show showcasing it on January 24 at the Long Vu Place in Hanoi.
Organizers of the event were all smiles to see the nation’s delicious creamy nut take centre stage at the show and the better than expected turnout for the event.
At the event, industry leaders, scientists, growers and producers held dialogues aimed at defining future orientations for the industry in Vietnam and measures needed to spur increased investment in it.
The country is set to produce 200,000 tons of nut and generate trade value worth billions of US dollars by 2025 and beyond.
The macadamia nut is often called the ‘the Queen of Nuts’ due to its great taste and outstanding nutritional value. The plant, indigenous to Australia, was introduced to Vietnam in 2002 by Former Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Cong Tan.