Keyword: "Wax coconut"

Wax coconuts are a prized speciality of Vinh Long province, known for their thick, soft, creamy flesh and distinctive flavour. However, around 80% of the province's output is sold fresh on the domestic market, with only 20% processed. Short shelf life, fragmented production and weak supply chain links highlight the need to expand processing, diversify products and reach new markets.

Vietnamese businesses joined some 300 exhibitors at the 10th Vegetarian Food Asia (VFA) that took place in China’s Hong Kong from March 8-10 to promote vegetarian and green lifestyles in Asia.