48 tons of star apple fruit exported to the US market

ABO - Deputy Head of Department of Plantation and Plant Protection Vo Van Men said that: Up to now, Tien Giang province has exported 48 tons of star apple fruit to the US market. Of which, Cat Tuong Agricultural Production and Processing Co., Ltd exported 42 tons of star apple fruit, Dai Lam Import-Export Company exported 6 tons of of star apple fruit.

Processing star apple fruit before exporting to the US market in Cat Tuong Agricultural Production and Processing Co., Ltd. Photo: SI NGUYEN

According to the Department of Plant Protection and Plant Protection, the total area in 8 regions identified for star apple planting for export to the US market is 102.97 hectares with 276 households including My Luong commune (Cai Be district), My Long commune (Cai Lay district) and Huu Dao commune, Ban Long commune, Phu Phong commune, Long Hung commune and Binh Trung commune (Chau Thanh district).

In particular, Cat Tuong Agricultural Production and Processing Co., Ltd signed a consumption contract for 50.54 hectares, Dai Lam Moc Import - Export Company signed a consumption contract for 10.7 hectares, My Tinh An dragon fruit Cooperative is requesting the code of the 10.95 hectare plantation area, Chanh Thu Co., Ltd is requesting to identify the area code for 13.08 hectare plantation , Vina T & T Company is requesting to identify the area code for 17.7 hectare plantation.

To enter the US market, cultivation, fruit selection, packaging, irradiation, etc ... have to follow strict requirements of partners.

Vietnam is the first and only country licensed to export star apple fruit to the US market. This export will create more opportunities for other fruits in difficult markets.

By SI NGUYEN – Translated by NGUYEN HUU