Vietnam: Japan has paved the way, dragon fruit farmers are still worried about meeting

Published 2021년 10월 22일

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Japan has granted a Geographical Indication Protection Certificate for Binh Thuan dragon fruit, the second agricultural product of Vietnam to be protected in Japan following Luc Ngan lychee. This certification is expected to increase the value and market potential of the fruit in Japan, known for its stringent quality and food safety standards. However, farmers in Ham Thuan Nam district, the main production area, express fear and doubt about their ability to meet these standards due to aging infrastructure and lack of resources. The provincial Department of Industry and Trade is developing a guide for farmers to meet these standards and plans to implement it soon. The department is also working to expand the export of agricultural products, including dragon fruit, to China through official channels.

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On October 7, Japan officially granted a Geographical Indication Protection Certificate for Binh Thuan dragon fruit, which can be said to be a good sign for dragon fruit farmers. Because this "passport" will increase the value, widen the way for Binh Thuan dragon fruit to enter the market which is considered the most fastidious in the world. Many economic experts said that the fact that Binh Thuan dragon fruit was granted a "passport" by Japan is a very good sign for the future. Because of the fact that, for a long time, agricultural products entering the Japanese market must comply with strict and strict procedures on quality and food safety and hygiene. Now has a "passport" confirming the prestige and value of Binh Thuan dragon fruit (after Luc Ngan lychee, Binh Thuan dragon fruit is the second agricultural product of Vietnam to be protected as a GI in Japan). . Through a survey by PV Dan Viet, many dragon fruit farmers in the "dragon capital" of Binh Thuan, Ham Thuan Nam ...

Source: Danviet