Ha Giang farmers of Vietnam grow large and long radishes that have anti-oxidant properties and sell them all over Japan

In the early days of 2023, the first batch of 18 tons of pickled radishes from Xin Man district (Ha Giang province) was successfully exported to the Japanese market. Although the value of the first shipment is not too large, it is meaningful, because Japan is one of the world's most demanding markets. Up to this point, there have been 5 shipments of pickled radishes packaged and exported to the Japanese market. This is the result of the joint radish growing program along the value chain associated with product consumption between Xin Man district and Vietnam Misaki Co., Ltd. (Japan) from 2021. The joint program to bring high-value crops into production has contributed to changing production thinking, creating more jobs for many workers, eliminating hunger and reducing poverty in this difficult border district. Ms. Hoang Thi Lap, Director of Vietnam Misaki Co., Ltd. said: The Japanese side highly appreciates the product quality, although the output is still a bit small. However, ...