[Damyang News] Locally Produced Strawberries Exported to 6 Countries

Published Jan 16, 2025

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Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do in South Korea has started the large-scale export of its locally grown strawberries, starting with a shipment of 256 kg to Vietnam. The county plans to export to six countries, including Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Canada, and Vietnam, on a weekly basis by April. Since the domestic demand for Damyang-gun strawberries has been high, the export volume has been around 100 tons since 2018. The county has also exported strawberry seedlings to France, Kenya, Indonesia, and other countries. In celebration of Seollal, the county will hold a special discount event at 'Damyang Market' until February 5th, offering a 20% discount on all items.

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(Damyang=Yonhap News) ▲ Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 16th that it has begun full-scale export of locally produced strawberries, starting with the shipment of 256 kg to Vietnam from the Bongsan Agricultural Cooperative Distribution Center. Damyang-gun plans to export strawberries once a week to six countries, including Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Canada, and Vietnam, by April. Since the popularity of Damyang-gun strawberries for domestic consumption has made it difficult to secure export volumes, it has been exporting about 100 tons since 2018. In December of last year, it signed a business agreement with France's 'Angier' and is exporting strawberry seedlings to France, Kenya, Indonesia, and other countries, receiving royalties. Damyang-gun Governor Lee Byeong-no said, "We will actively support exports to globalize Damyang strawberries." ▲ 'Damyang Market' Special Discount Event for Seollal = Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 16th that it will ...

Source: Yna