Waiting for the new pineapple season in Vietnam

Published Apr 7, 2024

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The article provides an in-depth look at the pineapple cultivation industry in Vietnam, focusing on the Queen Cau Duc pineapples grown in Hau Giang and Tac Cau, Kien Giang province. It highlights the unique challenges and profitable opportunities faced by local farmers like Mr. Ba Tai, who navigates the cultivation of these pineapples in the Mekong Delta's alkaline soils. Despite the lower yield of Queen pineapples compared to the more productive Cayenne variety, their high market demand, especially during off-seasons, makes cultivation lucrative. The article also explores the historical shifts in pineapple cultivation and trading within Vietnam, noting a resurgence in Queen pineapple popularity due to improved cultivation and processing techniques. While the export market has seen fluctuations, the domestic consumption of pineapples remains strong, underscoring a sustainable market for local producers.

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Cau Duc pineapple products (Hau Giang). Fresh pineapples run to the market About the pineapple cultivation south of the Hau River, throughout the prickly leaf fields spreading along the Cai Lon River, the famous delicious Queen pineapple variety is still preserved. Out in Gieng, which lasts until the second lunar month, the pineapples are not yet in peak ripening season and are beginning to show signs of selling. Going along Highway 61 from Vi Thanh City to Rach Gia City, there are a few scattered stalls selling fresh pineapples along the roadside. The pineapples are sold retail to passersby. The fruits are large, golden, and sweet to eat fresh, priced at 20,000 VND/fruit. Not many people compare prices, customers buy them immediately, even though they know the prices are higher than those on the streets around Can Tho and Long Xuyen markets. But the seller explained simply, because the pineapple season is off season. Pineapple is among the cooling fruits that are not yet ...

Source: VNRuralEconomics