Australia has given the green light for Vietnamese fresh mango to be imported into the country after nine years of negotiations, as it becomes the second Vietnamese fruit, after litchi, to be imported into the country. — Photo kinhtedothi.vn

SYDNEY (Biz Hub) — Australia has given the green light for Vietnamese fresh mango to be imported into the country after nine years of negotiations, as it becomes the second Vietnamese fruit, after litchi, to be imported into the country.

The Viet Nam Trade Office in Australia said the first shipments of mango will arrive in Australia this month, with about 18 tonnes to be imported daily from Suoi Lon Mango Cooperative in Dong Nai Province.

The cooperative negotiated and won agreements with two Australian partners to import its mango products for selling at supermarkets and wholesale markets in Australia.

Viet Nam applied for a license to export mangos to Australia in 2009, with approval given after requirements were met on origin, packaging, pest control, and disease.

To promote exports of Vietnamese mangos to Australia, the Vietnamese Embassy and Trade Office in Australia organised programmes to introduce the fruit to consumers and partners on the sideline of the Australia International Food Fair held September 12 -15.

On the occasion, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on supporting consumption of Vietnamese agricultural products, including fresh fruits, was signed between the Viet Nam Trade Office and the Viet Nam Business Association in Australia. — VNS