Vietnam: fruit cooperative gains EU quality recognition

The Ham Minh Dragon Fruit Cooperative in central Binh Thuan province has been awarded the EurepGAP certificate in recognition of its product quality. EurepGAP is a standard system set up by the European Merchants' Association in an effort to curb crisis in the food industry, ensure food safety and protect the environment.

The Ham Minh Cooperative is the first of the Vietnamese fruit industry to receive the certificate, paving the way for the cooperative to take a foothold in demanding markets in Europe and the US. Set up in 2005, Ham Minh currently grows dragon fruit (pithaya) on over 37 hectares in Binh Thuan southern province.

Source: thanhniennews.com