Japan has agreed to officially import fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam, the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association said on January 17.
This is the second Vietnamese fresh fruit licensed by Japan to enter the market after mango.
Like mango, exported dragon fruit should undergo a hot steam treatment process. Besides, the fruit should be bought from plantation areas having a Code of Practice granted by the Plantation Protection Department.
The Australian Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources has recently released its final review of bio-security import requirements for Vietnam’s fresh dragon fruits to officially penetrate the market.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development proposed to build brand names for dragon fruit and mango - two key agricultural products of Vietnam as they are produced on a large scale with high consumption value, and food security is ensured.
Source: VOV
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