South Korea: Targeting the premium market by operating aircraft exclusively for strawberries exported to Singapore

Increased strawberry exports amid Corona 19 conditions, export unit prices rose Strawberry exports are showing strong performance due to the flight of a strawberry-only aircraft for export to Singapore. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs signed a business agreement with Korean Air in December of last year to resolve the difficulties of exporting farmers and companies that are having difficulty in exporting strawberries due to the prolonged Corona 19. A total of 88 aircraft for export to Singapore were put into operation four times a week for five months from December of last year, and through this, it exported 91% of the total strawberry exports in Singapore. In addition, the freight price signed at the time of the business agreement remains the same until the end of last month, contributing to the relief of the burden of logistics costs for exporters and farmers. From December last year to last month, Singapore's strawberry exports amounted to $15235,000, an ...