A delegation of the company visited a lychee growing area in Thanh Ha district, the northern province of Hai Duong, on May 30. They also talked with local farmers to learn about the caring process, output, and harvest time.

Matsuda Naoki, a specialist in charge of purchasing fresh farm produce at Aeon Global Merchandising, said that the Hai Duong lychee sold at the Aeon supermarket system was well received by Japanese consumers.

In addition to putting lychee on the shelves of Aeon supermarkets, the company will also organise more promotional activities so that the fruit becomes more popular among Japanese people, he said.

This is the second time they have visited the lychee growing area in Thanh Ha, Matsuda said, adding that they are very satisfied with the fruit's quality as well as the farming and caring process following Global GAP standards.

Matsuda voiced hope that growers will seriously comply with Global GAP standards and strictly control pesticide residues. Meanwhile, authorities and agencies should create varieties that are more resistant to harsh weather conditions and bear seedless fruits to increase the export volume.

Aeon, which has imported the Thanh Ha lychee for five years, is set to continue to import the fruit into Japan in the coming years, he added.

According to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Hai Duong's lychee output in 2024 is estimated at 40,000-45,000 tonnes, with the early-ripening fruit estimated at 30,000 tonnes. The main crop is scheduled to be harvested from June 10 to the month's end.

Diversifying consumption channels for Tan Yen early ripening lychee

BAC GIANG - On May 27, the People's Committee in Tan Yen district (Bac Giang province) organized a conference to connect and promote consumption of early ripening lychees in 2024 at the cultural house of Ca Am village. 

Bac Giang maintains traditional markets, expands exports in 2024 lychee season

BAC GIANG – Though this year lychee crop is not as bumper as previous seasons, Bac Giang province has proactively prepared consumption promotion plan together with maintaining traditional markets, expanding new markets in order to increase the product value. Along with instructions to improve the quality of lychees, all levels, sectors and localities have launched activities to connect and bring local special fruit further.

Luc Ngan promotes lychee consumption

BAC GIANG - On the afternoon of May 23, the People's Committee in Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) held a conference to promote lychee consumption in 2024 season.

Over 4,200 tonnes of fresh lychee shipped to China via Kim Thanh border gate

More than 4,200 tonnes of fresh lychees, worth over 22.85 million USD, have been exported to China via the Kim Thanh II International Border Gate in the northern province of Lao Cai since the beginning of the harvesting season.

Seasonal egg-shaped lychee prices jump 20% amid low supply

Egg-shaped lychees from northern Hung Yen Province are being sold at VND240,000 (US$9.43) per kilogram in HCMC and Binh Duong Province, 20% higher than a year ago, on lower output.

Source: VNA