The country’s export revenue of fruit and vegetable export would likely to reach US$2.5 billion by the year-end, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) forecast.
The ministry said the vegetable and fruit export value had experienced a significant growth over past 10 years, from US$235 million in 2005 to US$$1.8 billion in 2015.
Meanwhile, the statistics from the General Department of Customs revealed that by mid-September 2016, fruit and vegetable export revenue reached an estimated US$1.68 billion, a year-on-year rise of 28%.
These figures helped fruit and vegetable exports exceed rice to become the Vietnam’s third largest export commodity after coffee (US$2.37 billion) and cashew (US$1.89 billion).
Among 60 countries and territories importing Vietnamese fruits and vegetables, China was the biggest consumers, following by Canada, the Republic of Korea and the US.
According to the ministry, the positive export performance was attributable to greater efforts of Vietnam's exporters to promote vegetable and fruit exports to both traditional and new markets, including markets with strict rules, such as the US, the EU, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The agricultural sector was also speeding up negotiations with countries aiming to boost export of key fresh fruits, including dragon fruit, rambutan, longan, litchi, mango and pomelo, according to the ministry.
Meanwhile, fruit producers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta region were producing fruit products using good agricultural practices (GAP) to meet export market requirements, it said.
Many production models have been implemented and certified for rambutan and green-skin pomelo in Ben Tre Province, Nam Roi pomelo in Vinh Long Province, Vinh Kim star-apple, Hoa Loc mango and pineapple in Tien Giang Province and mango in Dong Thap Province, VietGAP and GlobalGAP.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh said Vietnam should continue to accelerate fruit and vegetable export in the time to come to better meet increasing demand on the world market.
However, experts said the quality and safety of fresh fruit remained challenges for vegetable and fruit export, especially in strict markets such as the US, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Production of vegetable and fruit products for export had to meet VietGAP and Global GAP standards, they noted.
Head of MARD's Plant Protection Department Hoang Trung agreed that quality control was vital to increase fruit and vegetable exports.
Vegetable and fruit producers should also follow import regulations closely to create favorable conditions for local vegetable and fruit products to enter export markets, he said.
Other experts suggested producers to invest in advanced technologies to process fruit and vegetable products as well as develop closer links with farmers from plantation to processing in order to ensure quality for their export products./.
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]]>Australia has given the green light for fresh mango from Viet Nam to be imported into the country after years of negotiations, making it the second Vietnamese fruit, after litchi, to be imported into the country.
The first batch of mango has arrived in Australia on 19 September.
Viet Nam applied for a license to export mango to Australia in 2009, with approval given after meeting requirements on origin, packaging, pest control, and disease.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Australia and the Viet Nam Trade Office organised programmes to introduce the fruit at the Finefood from September 12 -15 to promote trade and boost consumption of the fruit.
On the occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on supporting consumption of Vietnamese agricultural products, including fresh fruits was signed between the Viet Nam Trade Office and the Viet Nam Business Association in Australia.
(source: Ministry of Industry and Trade of VN)
Rambutan is a good source of vitamin C and calcium, rambutan fruit provides fairly a good amount of niacin, iron, protein and fiber. A recent study found out that eating nine to ten fruits and vegetables of rambutan family per day, were effective in lowering blood pressure
Rambutan measures about 3-4 cm in diameter and breaking open the hairy outer peel exposes a white to translucent flesh that is firm and sweet, surrounding a hard seed beneath. With a hint of acidity to it, its taste is described as grape-like and is very refreshing.
The Rambutan trees could grow as high as 20 m, with broad foliage and has numerous branches. It bears fruits around May, which is the beginning of the rainy season, and lasts when the season ends around October of every year. The fruits grow in large bunches, and with its attractive color and appearance, these fruit-bearing trees could be eye-catching just as how fruit stands along the roads and intersections come alive during Rambutan season when they are filled with the tiny bright red fruits.
Rambutan is not only delicous and a favorite fruit of many people but also has many advantages from all parts. Rambutan fruit contains carbohydrate, protein, fat, phosphorus, iron, calcium and vitamin C. Coat tannin of fruit and Leaves contain saponin. The seeds always contain fat and polifenol. Skin and stem contains tannin, saponin, flavonida, pectic substances, and iron.. Rambutans roots, bark, and leaves have various uses in the production of dyes and drugs. Part of this plant can be used as a medicinal fruit and have benefits for health such as
Choose a Rambutan that looks fresh and is deep red in color with freshy leathery hairs. It should feel and look strong. The Rambutan available in the market are generally insect prone. So be double cautious while buying them and avoid even the slightly rotten fruits.
(Source: FRUITVN)