VOV.VN - Japan has recently granted a certification of Geographical Indication (GI) protection for Vietnam’s Binh Thuan dragon fruit which is expected to present both challenges and opportunities for the future export of the fruit.
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has granted a Geographical Indication certification for dragon fruit grown in the south central province of Binh Thuan of Vietnam after three years the Dragon Fruit Association had submitted the application for the status in Japan.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese agricultural exports to China are anticipated to face numerous difficulties due to the northern neighbour applying new stricter policies on Vietnamese farm produce starting from January 1, 2022, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Dragon fruit, a speciality of Binh Thuan province, is expected to be awarded the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certificate in Japan.
The US is a potential market for Vietnamese fruit and vegetable exports thanks to the diverse distribution system along with a 3-million-strong overseas Vietnamese community, according to the Vietnamese Trade Office in the US.
Vietnamese dragon fruit not only meets the world's top bio-safety import conditions but also is highly welcomed by Australian consumers, said the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia.
VOV.VN - China has agreed to resume importing Vietnamese dragon fruit and bananas through the Kim Thanh International Border Gate in Lao Cai province following a hiatus due to COVID-19.
VOV.VN - A Dutch-funded project “Vietnam Tropical Fruit Quality Improvement” has been launched recently, creating a wealth of opportunities for Vietnam to export its dragon fruit to the European Union in a sustainable manner.
VOV.VN - Vietnamese dragon fruit continues to enjoy advantages in international markets, with the diversification of dragon fruit products being considered the right direction to expand consumption channels, whilst developing markets and brands.
VOV.VN - A total of 10 tonnes of red flesh dragon fruit were shipped to the Russian market on August 20, according to the Thuan Chau district People's Committee in the northern province of Son La.