Luc Ngan lychee geographical indication protection proves effective
Since obtaining a certificate of geographical indication (GI) from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) in March 2021, Thieu lychee grown in Luc Ngan district in the northern province of Bac Giang has seen its competitiveness and export volume significantly rising.
Bac Giang (VNA) – Since obtaining a certificateof geographical indication (GI) from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry andFisheries of Japan (MAFF) in March 2021, Thieu lychee grown in Luc Ngandistrict in the northern province of Bac Giang has seen its competitiveness andexport volume significantly rising.
The fruit is the first Vietnamese farm produce to be grantedsuch certificate from Japan, with related negotiations lasting for nearlythree years. In addition to the demanding market, Thieu lychee has already earnedgeographical protection in six others, namely China, Laos, Cambodia, the Republicof Korea, Singapore, and Australia.
Official data showed that 48.5 tonnes of the Luc Nganlychee were shipped to Japan, and 293.5 tonnes to other markets (excludingChina) in 2020. The figures soared to 56.7 and 9,500 tonnes in 2021. This year,Vietnam has so far exported 164.4 tonnes of the fruit to Japan, 36 tonnes tothe US, and more than 1,800 tonnes to other markets.
Nguyen The Thi, Vice Chairman of the Luc Ngan People'sCommittee and head of the Luc Ngan lychee production and consumptionassociation, said that since the fruit was granted GI protection in Japan, it hasbeen welcomed in many other countries.
According to the official, many businesses in the region andEU countries have come to negotiate and sign purchase contracts. Theprotection is like a ‘passport’ to help speed up customs clearance processes, raiseprices, and improve the value of the farm produce.
Luc Ngan boasts favourable climate and soil conditions forthe cultivation of various fruits. Currently, it is home to some 16,000ha ofThieu lychee plantations./.
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