Vietnamese green-skinned pomelo is available in the US for the first time

Published Dec 3, 2022

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The article highlights the successful export of 2 tons of green-skinned pomelo from Ben Tre province, Vietnam, to the East Coast of the US, organized by L&T Food Distributor. The fruit, known for its superior taste and crispness, is generating excitement among the Vietnamese and Asian communities in the US, despite its higher price compared to local produce. This achievement signifies a significant step for Vietnamese agricultural businesses in tapping into the lucrative US market, where there is a high demand for fresh fruits to meet the remaining 30% of the country's annual production. The successful export also underscores the potential for further expansion of Vietnamese fruit products into the US market, marking a milestone for the country's agricultural sector.

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The first shipment with 2 tons of green-skinned pomelo from Ben Tre province was transported by air to the East Coast of the United States by the food distribution company L&T (L&T Food Distributor). According to Ms. Truc Phan, CEO of the company, the entire shipment was ordered 2 days before arriving in the US: "Currently, Vietnamese pomelos are being sold for 6.99 USD to 7.99 USD// pounds (0.46kg) in the market. Compared with pomelos in Florida, it is more than 3 times and about 2.5 times higher than the price of Chinese pomelos going by sea because this batch of pomelos is by air. In the near future, I plan to go by sea, the price will definitely be competitive with pomelos in China. Although slightly better than pomelos grown in the US in Florida, with the crispness and sweetness of pomelos plus the passionate love for Vietnamese fruits of Vietnamese people in the US, I will definitely consume a lot. quantity of Vietnamese green-skinned pomelo in the US". Currently, Vietnamese ...

Source: Vov