(HBO)- Thus, up to now, three specialties such as Tan Lac chayotes, Tan Lac pomelos and Nam Son tangerines have had protection certificates.


Consumers visit Nam Son tangerine area and buy local specialties

By the end of 2018, the area of ​​red pomelos and green pomelo in the district reached over 1,000 hectares, of which 395 hectares have been harvested with the average productivity of 30 tons / ha. By the end of 2017, Tan Lac pomelos received a collective trademark protection. At the same time, the certification have opened a wide market for Tan Lac pomelos, and the product reputation is confirmed. Red pomelos, the local specialty, has been present at big restaurants and supermarkets in Hanoi City, in provinces from North to South with the average selling price of 30,000 VND / kg. The red pomelo growers have an average income of over VND 600 million / ha.

Before that, in the last days of 2016, Tan Lac highland chayotes were honored to receive the brand certification. Instead of hiding Tam Dao chayotes, selling at low prices and struggling about the output market for many years, VietGAP products are of high quality, ensuring food safety since the collective marks has been set up and has caught up with the big markets. Tan Lac chayotes with full packaging, stamps and labels have affirmed the local clear origin. The products, which used to unstable in the market and the price sometimes dropped to 2,000 VND / kg, have increased by 2-3 times, maintaining the price of cooperatives to buy with the product consumption of 5,000-6,000 VND / kg. The area of ​​chayotes in the highlands of Tan Lac is about 95 ha, and in Quyet Chien commune is 60 ha.

 

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