Vietnam: Noble vegetables in Europe, when exported to Asia, prices drop 90% but still no one buys them

Published 2024년 12월 25일

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The article discusses the history and current state of the tiny noble cabbage in Vietnam. Originally from Belgium, this cabbage variety is now grown in Asia and is known for its high yield and profitability. Despite its potential health benefits and a history of being a luxury dish in Europe, its price in Vietnam has dropped due to its unusual taste preference among Asians. The cost for the imported and frozen variety remains high, but seeds are readily available and inexpensive.
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Currently, this “noble” vegetable costs only 40,000 VND/kg but consumers are still not very interested. The tiny noble vegetable was once “as expensive as gold” The tiny cabbage (Brussels) is one of the imported cabbage varieties that has appeared in Vietnam in the past few years. They are originally grown for sprouts and originated in Belgium. The tiny cabbage has a diameter of only 2.5-4cm. A large cabbage will contain tiny cabbages. In Europe, tiny cabbage is also known as “anti-cancer vegetable”, once a famous dish for Western aristocrats. This tiny vegetable is also in the top 10 famous dishes in Europe, used as a salad in daily meals and is absolutely indispensable in major festivals. After that, tiny cabbage was gradually introduced to Asian countries such as Vietnam, China, etc. In fact, this vegetable is quite easy to grow and does not have too strict requirements for the soil. The only downside is that the roots are relatively shallow and need more water with high ...

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