Vietnam establishes cadmium early warning map to build a "protective shield" for sustainable durian exports

Data from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shows that over the past three months, through the implementation of a series of quality control measures, the expansion of planting area codes, and proactive responses to Chinese technical barriers, Vietnam's durian exports have shown a strong rebound. Durian exports warm up In the first seven months of 2025, exports of many major fruits from Vietnam to China declined, including durian. However, from May to July, Vietnam exported 7745 batches of fresh durian, approximately 207,000 tons, an increase of over 9 times compared to the previous four months; frozen durian exports reached 560 batches, nearly 16,000 tons, an increase of over 64%. Cases of food safety violations have also significantly decreased. Deng Fuyuan, Secretary General of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association, said that as of the end of July, durian exports had accumulated approximately $1.2 billion, although there is still a gap compared to ...