Cheap Australian lobster tails are sold on online markets

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Published Mar 5, 2024

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Online sellers in Vietnam are reportedly selling Australian red lobster tails at unusually low prices, raising concerns about the quality of the product. The lobsters are being sold for as low as 340,000 VND per kg, a price that other importers believe is too low for a quality product. Mr. Tran Van Truong, CEO of Hoang Gia Seafood chain, warns that these cheap products may be near or expired and advises consumers to be cautious. Australian lobsters are typically sold for 1.6-3 million VND per kg in Vietnam.

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Ms. Huong, an online sales specialist in Lao Cai, said that for the first time, she imported a batch of 60 kg of Australian red lobster tails at a super cheap price of 380,000 VND per kg (the type weighing 300-500 grams). "I sold out of stock for two days and am importing a new batch of 100 kg," she said. Meanwhile, Ms. Loan in Cau Giay (Hanoi) has sold 5 batches and also attracts many customers. "I sell one kilogram of 5 tails for 340,000 VND. This is the cheapest price ever and cheaper than Vietnamese green and bamboo lobsters," Ms. Lan shared. According to online sellers, these red lobster tails are mostly frozen products. Some products are junk products that importers separate and sell at cheap prices. The largest Australian lobster tail weighs 500 grams and the smallest weighs about 250 grams. Large shrimp often have high prices and are bought directly by restaurants, so only small shrimp have tails for freezing. This type belongs to the waters of South Australia and New ...

Source: VNExpress