Visiting the Vietnamese booths, Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu discussed with General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit) Dang Phuc Nguyen and the attending firms measures to boost exports to Germany as well as the EU as a whole, particularly when the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement will take effect soon.

Vietnamese booths at the Fruit Logistica 2020.

During the three-day event, the Vietnamese firms will have a chance to meet with many European customers, including German partners who have imported fresh fruits and vegetables from Vietnam.

A wide range of Vietnamese fruits have hit the shelves of large supermarket chains in Germany such as Netto, Edeka and Selgros. Other products like fresh passion fruits and dried banana and dragon fruit are said to be promising exports in the coming time.

With more than 3,300 exhibitors, the Fruit Logistica 2020 creates opportunities for participants to seek business partners and promote value chain for the fruit and vegetable sector.

Last year, the event attracted 3,239 firms and over 78,000 visitors.

Binh Dinh: Eye care development project proves fruitful

A project funded by Orbis Vietnam to develop children’s eye care services in the southern central province of Binh Dinh has obtained good results that are beyond expectations, heard a recent meeting.

Tan Yen applies science and technology in fruit tree planting to improve productivity, product value

(BGO) - Tan Yen district of Bac Giang province has many advantages in developing fruit trees but there are few new varieties, and productivity and quality remain low. In 2017, the district launched the project "Application of scientific and technological advances in the production of late-ripen longan, Hoa Binh red grapefruit and Taiwanese guava". After nearly three years of implementation, the project has reaped initial results, with economic efficiency increasing significantly.

Off-season dragon fruit fetches high price for Tien Giang farmers

Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang have begun harvesting off-season dragon fruit, earning high incomes.

Bac Giang farmers cash in on citrus fruit plantation

Citrus farmers in the northern province of Bac Giang have been earning high incomes from growing oranges and grapefruit.

Travel agency takes more than 100 tourists to experience Luc Ngan fruit orchards

(BGO) – On December 1, Green Dream Education and Experience Company Limited (Green Dream) coordinated with Viet Hung Tourist, Trading and Education Joint Stock Company in Bac  Giang city (Bac Giang province) and Luc Ngan district People’s Committee to organize an experimental tour in Thanh Hai commune on the occasion of the 2019 Fair for Orange, Pomelo and Signature Products in the district. 

Source: NDO/VNA