Myanmar's Taunggyi strawberries fetch high prices

Most of the strawberries grown in Taunggyi and Khobang in southern Shan State are Taiwanese and local varieties. A strawberry seller in Khobang said that the price of a basket of strawberries is now 15,000 kyats. If the basket is smaller, it can be bought for 10,000 or 12,000 kyats. The cheapest one is 7,000 kyats. The price of strawberries has risen this year because the investment cost has also risen. Among the strawberry varieties, the Taiwanese variety is the best-selling and very popular. Similarly, local varieties are also selling well. It is understood that if the strawberries are boiled into strawberry jam and sold, a bottle sells for 15,000 kyats, which is higher than before. Currently, a large number of strawberries are grown in Taunggyi and Khobang areas. Strawberries are generally picked and sold in the cold season. In addition, the price of Japanese sweet strawberries is 23,000 kyats per ...