Vietnamese dragon fruit makes a splash at Spinneys debut in Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, Jun 25, 2024

Vietnamese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Đặng Xuân Dũng highlighted the growing presence of Vietnamese agricultural goods, seafood and canned beverages in Saudi Arabia.

Sơn La exports red-fleshed dragon fruit to the Italian market

Saturday, Jun 22, 2024

Red-fleshed dragon fruit is currently one of eight production chains for sustainable fruit development in Thuận Châu District.

Tiền Giang dragon fruit gradually winning over demanding markets

Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024

Tiền Giang, the country’s largest fruit producer, has identified dragon fruit as one of its specialty fruits for its competitive advantages and high export value.

Việt Nam yet to receive any UK warning on dragon fruit: official

Tuesday, Sep 05, 2023

Việt Nam’s dragon fruit exports to the UK remain normal although some supermarkets in the country suspended the sale of the fruit amid concerns that the imported fruit may contain pesticide residues.

Three firms to meet in My Tho to discuss steps to revolutionise dragon fruit market

Thursday, Jun 01, 2023

Fruit from the new varieties is expected to be available to consumers in 2027, with targets of 250 hectares planted by 2030.

Viet Nam’s dragon fruit, banana, durian exports target US$2 billion in 2023

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023

The export of dragon fruit, banana and durian is expected to contribute US$2 billion to the country’s export turnover in 2023.

Farmers warned not to expand durian, dragon fruit cultivation areas

Friday, Feb 10, 2023

Farmers have been warned not to massively expand cultivation areas for durian and dragon fruit after prices for the fruits surged, instead they should focus on improving quality standards to boost exports to China. 

Dragon fruit prices triple after China resumed border trading

Tuesday, Feb 07, 2023

Red-fleshed dragon fruit is being sold at around VND38,000 per kg and white-fleshed dragon fruit VND25,000 per kg, triple the price from the same period last year, after China eased trade restrictions related to COVID-19.

Promoting dragon fruit exports to Australia, New Zealand

Saturday, May 14, 2022

A consulting session on exporting dragon fruits to Australia and New Zealand was organised in the southern province of Long An on Thursday.

Binh Thuan Province farmers cut down dragon fruit trees on losing China market

Thursday, Mar 24, 2022

Dragon fruit farmers in Bình Thuận Province have cut down thousands of trees and switched to other crops after suffering heavy losses due to low prices.

Dragon fruit production needs reorganisation for sustainable development: minister

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022

To sustainably develop dragon fruit farming, localities should reorganise production from the commune level upwards based on understanding production status and market demand.

Vietnam exports large volumes of dragon fruit to Australia

Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022

Vietnamese exporters have shipped nearly 30 tonnes of dragon fruit to Australia in recent weeks at a price of VND200,000 (US$8.7) per kilogramme, according to the Viet Nam Trade Office in Australia.

Dragon fruit farmers count their losses as China exports fall to a trickle

Tuesday, Jan 18, 2022

Dragon fruit prices are falling sharply because it cannot be exported to China, and farmers are in dire need of support from the Government, experts said.

City lends helping hand to farmers, processors in Mekong Delta as lack of exports causes glut

Monday, Jan 17, 2022

The HCM City Department of Industry and Trade is seeking to promote the consumption of agricultural products from Mekong Delta provinces, where they are piling up due to their inability to export.

Viet Nam to diversify dragon fruit markets

Friday, Jan 07, 2022

As vegetarians make up a large proportion of the Indian population and people normally consume imported dragon fruits at weddings, India presents itself as a huge potential market for Viet Nam’s dragon fruit.