In the household basket of Vietnamese people, meat is an indispensable food source because it is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. On hot days, the COVID-19 epidemic continues to be stressful, pork and chicken are always present in daily meals, helping to enhance nutrition and improve the body’s resistance. There are many companies in the market that offer these products. But consumers always give preference to buying meat products with brands and sold at modern shopping channels, meeting the conditions for preservation. Meat counters at VinMart supermarkets/VinMart+ stores are chosen by many consumers At the system of nearly 500 VinMart supermarkets/VinMart+ stores in Ho Chi Minh City, consumers are familiar with the brand of clean pork MEATDeli and fresh chicken 3F. The production capacity of these two enterprises is increasingly improved to be able to meet both quality and quantity for the dynamic market of nearly 10 million people in Ho Chi Minh City. Food is always fresh, full of nutrition, the whole process of raising to slaughter is closed. Mai Thu (living in Phu Nhuan district, Ho Chi Minh City) chooses to buy fresh chicken at VinMart supermarket, Phan Xich Long shares: “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I have only bought clean chicken and pork in supermarkets, with clear packaging and labels of origin, feeling assured about food safety and health for the whole family.” . A meat stall manager at VinMart Thao Dien said: “On May 31, the purchasing power of clean pork and fresh chicken products increased by 40% compared to normal days. These two products are the most chosen by consumers compared to other meat products.” . VinMart staff/VinMart+ stores continuously add meat to the shelves in the face of increased purchasing power According to nutritionists, chicken has the healthiest nutritional value, high in energy. The excellent source of protein, the low calories and saturated fat in poultry make for a healthy side dish. Therefore, it is understandable when the consumption of cool pork and fresh chicken increases sharply, in which 3F fresh chicken is the most popular. MEATDeli clean pork and 3F fresh chicken are both produced under the fully integrated model of the 3F integrated chain (Feed – Farm – Food). This entire closed supply chain ensures that fresh, delicious and safe meat products reach consumers. In particular, the clean pork processing complex from Europe meets BRC standards – the world’s leading standard for food safety. Pork after processing will be cooled and packaged with Oxy-Fresh technology at the factory to prevent bacteria from entering. To keep all the nutrients and optimal taste of meat, MEATDeli clean pork products are always stored at 0-4°C from the factory to the consumer. 3F fresh chicken ensures a clean source of chicken that meets the “three nos” standards: no growth hormone, no antibiotic residues, no pathogenic microorganisms to keep the product fresh and safe throughout the shelf life. Products owned by 3F VIET Company is one of the leading domestic enterprises providing poultry products such as packaged fresh chicken and processed chicken products. 3F VIET owns a complete system, from hatcheries, hatcheries, meat farms to large-scale food processing and packaging facilities, meeting strict environmental and food safety standards. Across the VinMart/VinMart+ system of Ho Chi Minh City, MEATDeli provides nearly 30 varieties of fresh and rich pork (with two standard and premium lines): pork loin, cutlet, loin loin, st. Louis, papa… Pork product line with convenient, time-saving solutions for housewives such as: pre-marinated fresh ground meat, pork for braised dishes, pork for stir-fry… Sweet meat, full of traditional flavors: spring rolls, banana leaf spring rolls, green chili pepper rolls…

At the system of nearly 500 VinMart supermarkets/VinMart+ stores in Ho Chi Minh City, consumers are familiar with the brand of clean pork MEATDeli and fresh chicken 3F. The production capacity of these two enterprises is increasingly being improved to be able to meet both quality and quantity for the dynamic market of nearly 10 million people in the city. Food is fresh, full of nutrition, controlled by the entire process from breeding to slaughter to ensure a closed system. Ms. Mai Thu (Phu Nhuan district, Ho Chi Minh City) has just chosen to buy fresh chicken at VinMart supermarket Phan Xich Long shared: “Since the Covid-19 epidemic, I have only bought clean chicken and pork in supermarkets, packaging, clearly label the origin, feel assured about food safety and health for the whole family”. This is also the common opinion of many consumers. Therefore, MEATDeli clean meat products and 3F fresh chicken are sold out wherever they go. The manager of the meat stall at VinMart Thao Dien supermarket said: “On May 31, the purchasing power of clean pork products and fresh chicken increased by 40% compared to normal days. These two products are the most chosen by consumers compared to other meat products.” According to nutritionists, chicken meat has a healthy nutritional value with high energy and health. The excellent source of protein, the low calories and saturated fat in poultry make for a healthy side dish. Therefore, it is understandable when the consumption of cool pork and fresh chicken increases sharply, in which 3F fresh chicken is the most popular. MEATDeli clean pork and 3F fresh chicken are both produced under the fully integrated model of the 3F integrated chain (feed – farm – food). This entire closed supply chain ensures that fresh, delicious and safe meat products reach consumers. In which, the European technology clean pork processing complex meets BRC standards – the world’s leading standard for food safety. Pork after processing will be cooled and packaged with Oxy-Fresh technology at the factory to prevent bacteria from entering. To keep all the nutrients and optimal taste of meat, MEATDeli clean pork products are always stored at 0-4°C from the factory to the consumer. 3F Fresh Chicken ensures a clean source of chicken that meets the “3 nos” standard: no growth hormone, no antibiotic residues, no pathogenic microorganisms to keep the product fresh and safe throughout the shelf life. Products owned by 3F Viet Company is one of the leading domestic enterprises providing poultry products such as packaged fresh chicken and processed chicken products. 3F Viet owns a complete system, from hatcheries, hatcheries, meat farms to large-scale food processing and packaging facilities, meeting strict environmental and food safety standards. Across the VinMart/VinMart+ system of Ho Chi Minh City, MEATDeli provides nearly 30 varieties of fresh and rich pork (with 2 standard and premium lines): pork belly roll, cutlet, loin rib, st. Louis, bacon… Pork product line with convenient, time-saving solutions for housewives such as: pre-marinated fresh ground meat, pork for braised dishes, pork for stir-fry… Product line Products of Gio Cha are juicy and delicious with traditional flavors: spring rolls, banana leaf spring rolls, green chili pepper rolls…

Seafood products are sold at the market. Photo: Van Dung – VNA In these days, Hanoi is experiencing a peak heat wave, the temperature is around 40 degrees Celsius, even outdoors up to nearly 50 degrees Celsius. Therefore, food items intended to cool the body and ensure health are sold very well such as: crabs, clams, mussels, mussels, melons, zucchini, green vegetables, fruits… Stroll through the market at some traditional markets, local markets in Hanoi such as: Nguyen Cong Tru, Thanh Cong, Kim Lien, Doc De, Cho Hom – Duc Vien, Phan Huy Chu, Trai Gang, 8/ 8/ 3… saw that the products of field crabs, clams, mussels, conjoined shafts, fish… prices had increased slightly, not significantly, although purchasing power increased sharply. For green vegetables such as: nettles, jute vegetables, melons, cucurbits, water spinach, broccoli, etc., prices remained stable and did not increase. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao, the owner of a seafood shop at Nguyen Cong Tru market, Hai Ba Trung district, said that the hot weather caused housewives’ demand to buy seafood and seafood, especially crabs, by 2-3 times times compared to last week. Although the purchasing power increased sharply, the price increased only slightly, currently at 150,000 – 180,000 VND/kg. At the traditional market system in the districts of Dong Da, Ba Dinh … these days, the price of wild crabs has increased from 25,000 to 30,000 VND/kg, currently ranges from 180,000 to 230,000 VND/kg. lower from 160,000 to 170,000 VND/kg, cleaned and minced crabs from 250,000 to 300,000 VND/kg. Seafood products also attract many buyers. Specifically, farmed clams cost from 20,000 to 25,000 VND/kg, mussels from 12,000 to 15,000 VND/kg, freshwater fish such as tilapia, persimmon, driftwood, carp, etc., range from 60,000 to 130,000 VND/kg. kg… This price remains the same as in previous days, there is no increase in price. People buy green vegetables at Phung Khoang market. Photo: Vu Sinh – VNA According to small traders, despite the hot weather, the purchasing power of food items to cool the body increased sharply, but the price increase was small or stable due to the abundant supply, green vegetables such as squash, gourd, etc. melon is in the harvest season, so the price does not fluctuate. Uncle Pham Thi Lien, in Lo Duc Street, Hai Ba Trung District said: “Early in the morning I often go to Nguyen Cong Tru market, fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood are plentiful and prices are almost stable.” Along with food items, the consumption of fruits is also quite strong. Small businesses selling fruit at Thanh Cong market, Ba Dinh district said that in the heat of the day, the consumption of watermelons and pears is twice as high as in normal days. Fruits such as oranges and grapefruits are selling very well. Consumption increased sharply but the selling price did not increase. Currently, watermelons are from 15,000-20,000 VND/kg, oranges are from 22,000-24,000 VND/kg, pomelos are from 23,000-25,000 VND/kg, litchi is from 20,000-22,000 VND/kg/kg. kg. The reason why fruit products do not increase in price is because the harvest is in progress and the people of the capital are joining hands with farmers in Bac Giang and Hai Duong provinces to consume fruit, a small trader explained.

Illustration. (Source: VNA) In these days, Hanoi is experiencing a peak heat wave, the temperature is around 40 degrees Celsius, even outdoors up to nearly 50 degrees Celsius. Therefore, food items intended to cool the body and ensure health are sold well such as crabs, clams, mussels, mussels, melons, zucchini, green vegetables, fruits… Stroll through the market in some traditional markets , people’s markets in Hanoi such as Nguyen Cong Tru, Thanh Cong, Kim Lien, Doc De, Hom Market – Duc Vien, Phan Huy Chu, Trai Gang, March 8… see the items crab , clams, mussels, conifers, fish… the price has increased slightly, not significantly, despite the strong increase in purchasing power. For green vegetables such as nettles, jute vegetables, melons, cucurbits, water spinach, broccoli… prices remained stable, not increasing. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao, the owner of a seafood shop at Nguyen Cong Tru market, Hai Ba Trung district, said that the hot weather caused housewives’ demand to buy seafood and seafood, especially crabs, by 2-3 times. times compared to last week. Although the purchasing power increased sharply, the price increased only slightly, currently at 150,000-180,000 VND/kg. At the traditional market system in the districts of Dong Da, Ba Dinh… these days, the price of natural copper crabs has increased from 25,000-30,000 VND/kg, currently ranging from 180,000-230,000 VND/kg; the price of farmed crab is 160,000-170,000 VND/kg lower; cleaned, minced crabs from 250,000-300,000 VND/kg. Seafood products also attract many buyers. Specifically, farmed clams cost from 20,000-25,000 VND/kg, mussels from 12,000-15,000 VND/kg, freshwater fish such as tilapia, persimmon, driftwood, carp, etc. range from 60,000-130,000 VND/kg … This price remains the same as in previous days, there is no increase in price. According to the small traders though, it’s hot to buy items mua cooling food for the body to increase strongly, but the price increases little or stays stable because of the abundant supply, green vegetables such as squash, gourd, and melon are in the harvest season, so the price does not fluctuate. Uncle Pham Thi Lien, in Lo Duc Street, Hai Ba Trung District, said: “Early in the morning I often go to Nguyen Cong Tru market, fresh vegetables, fruits, all kinds of vegetables and fruits. Sea food lots and prices are mostly stable.” Along with food items, the consumption of fruits is also quite strong. Small fruit traders at Thanh Cong market, Ba Dinh district said that in hot weather, the consumption of watermelons and pears is twice as high as in normal days. Fruits such as oranges and grapefruits are selling very well. Consumption increased strongly but the selling price did not increase, currently watermelon is from 15,000-20,000 VND/kg, oranges are from 22,000-24,000 VND/kg, pomelos are from 23,000-25,000 VND/kg, litchi is from 20,000-22,000 VND/kg/kg. kg. The reason why fruit prices do not increase is because the harvest is in progress and the people of the capital are joining hands with farmers in Bac Giang and Hai Duong provinces to consume fruit, a small trader explained.

If in previous years, Australian mango exports with large fruits usually cost 40,000 – 50,000 VND/kg, this year this mango has dropped dramatically but the purchasing power is still slow. As noted by a VOV reporter, at the Southern Wholesale Market, Hanoi, each kilogram of Australian mangoes currently costs from 10 to 15 thousand VND. The giant mango variety weighs a pound, even the fruit is up to nearly 2kg, sweet, fragrant, thick mango flesh, dark color looks very eye-catching. Ms. Hoa – a small trader specializing in selling fruit at the Southern Wholesale Market (Hanoi) shared that every year Australian mango exports should be priced. This year, due to the influence of the disease, mangoes are in season and delicious, but the price is very cheap. The buying power at the market is also not as strong as every year. Australian mango fruit is large, round, red when ripe. There are types of purple pink, when ripe, the intestines are yellow, the taste is sweet and cool. Due to competition with many other fruits in season such as plums, pineapples, melons, and watermelons, Australian mango consumption is slow. Therefore, Australian mango growers and traders are forced to reduce prices sharply to sell out quickly. In previous years, this large, beautiful and fragrant mango was very popular with foreign consumers, but due to the Covid-19 epidemic causing difficulties for export, domestic mango consumption was slow, so the price fell unprecedentedly. In addition to the red and ripe Australian mango, there are also large mango varieties with thick flesh and pink skin that look very eye-catching on the market. The price of this giant mango is also super cheap, only from 10 to 15 thousand VND/kg.

According to Ms. Thu, Australian mangoes are grown a lot by households in Khanh Hoa. If last year, this time the price of Australian mango was always at 40,000-50,000 VND/kg, this year, the price of this mango dropped sharply to only 10,000 VND/kg. “Last year, affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, the price of Australian mangoes was still 20,000 VND/kg, the smaller ones were 15,000 VND/kg. But this year, the usual large size for export to China can only sell at 10,000 VND / kg, “said Ms. Thu. Australian mango fruit is large, round, red when ripe This small trader shared that the reason why the price of Australian mangoes fell so sharply was due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. Because it cannot be exported, it must be consumed in the domestic market. Due to competition with many other mangoes, there are many delicious fruits in the right season such as plums, pineapples, melons, and watermelons, so consumption is slow. Therefore, Australian mango growers are forced to reduce prices sharply to sell quickly. “My uncle’s family grows mangoes in Cam Lam, Khanh Hoa and is very worried because Australian mangoes have never dropped in price as dramatically as they do now. In previous years, this large, beautiful and fragrant mango was very popular with consumers in China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong… But since the epidemic, it could not be exported. The consumption of mango juice is slow in the domestic market, so the price has dropped unprecedentedly. However, mango growers still have to sell and get any money or that,” Thu said. Currently, the Covid-19 epidemic is still complicated in many localities, so even though Australian mangoes this year have both been in good season and depreciated. When sold in Hanoi market, Australian mangoes are only 10,000-11,000 VND/kg but still empty. “Australian mango is usually harvested from the end of April to June every year. The large size is good for export, the average weight is about 7-8 ounces / fruit, before selling 50,000 VND / kg, now it is only 129,000 VND / set of 10 kg and 199,000 VND / set of 20 kg. The Australian mangoes we sell are all new, so customers who buy them can let them ripen gradually,” said Thu. This small trader also tips how to choose delicious Australian mangoes. “When choosing Australian mangoes, you should choose large and round mangoes like peaches, with red streaks on the skin. This red streak only appears when the Australian mango begins to age. When they are young, the skin is still green like other common mango varieties. The older the mango is, the more red it is.” Just ordered 10kg of Australian mango, Ms. Tran Thanh Nga in Thanh Xuan, Hanoi constantly praised: “I just ordered yesterday on facebook, today it was delivered to my house. 10 Australian mangoes, each one is like 10, very even and big. A fruit must be from 8 ounces to more than 1 kilogram. Mangoes have beautiful colors, small seeds and fragrant. When eating, it is very sweet, ripe and supple, and the mango flesh is firm. My two kids love to eat. Therefore, I just let the mango ripen normally. When squeezing the mango, it feels a bit soft and has an even yellow color, so I put it in the refrigerator to eat it for half a month. According to Ms. Nga, Australian mangoes can be eaten directly or made into mango smoothies which are also very mouth-watering, both delicious and nutritious. Sharing about the unprecedented low price of Australian mangoes during the main season, Ms. Nga commented: “Previously, this type of mango that was exported to foreign countries was twice or triple the price of other mangoes. The selling price at fruit shops is usually stable at 50,000 VND/kg. But this year, I bought this mango for only 10,000 VND/kg. From now until the end of the season, I will order a few more times to support Australian mango growers.”

Ms. Trinh Thi Mai from Yen Xa, Hanoi, two weeks ago started selling Dak Lak pink lychee. She said, this is the first fabric of the season that she imported from the Central Highlands to sell to gourmets. “Dak Lak persimmon usually ripens early and yields earlier than other lychees in the country. Usually, this type of fabric will start to ripen from April, until May is the end of the season. Years ago, many people ordered this pink fabric. Every day, I sell weights even though the price is up to 100,000 VND/kg when I go to Hanoi. But this year, the purchasing power dropped sharply even though the price of lychee fell to only 50,000 VND/kg. While at this price last year, customers can only buy loose fruit, without branches, without leaves, “Ms. Mai said. The first fabric of this year’s season is half as cheap as last year This small trader shared, because it is just the beginning of the season, the lychee is not 100% sweet but only about 70% sweet, still a little sour. However, these lychees are still very fresh and delicious. This fabric is therefore still ordered by gourmets to enjoy and housewives to buy offerings on weekdays and full moon days. “The early season lychee is very fresh and sweet, with thick pulp, thin skin, and large, uniform fruits. Because it is beautiful and has a much cheaper price than usual, many customers still order 1-2kg to burn incense. But in general, purchasing power this year is slower than last year because of the Covid-19 epidemic, consumers spend more sparingly. Every day I can only sell about 10-20 kg of lychee,” said Mai. Also a small trader is selling litchi at the beginning of the season, but Ms. Tran Thi Huyen sells hybrid fabrics. Although at the beginning of the season, Huyen sells for only 25,000 VND / kg, 100,000 VND / 4 kg. Huyen said that these are hybrid lychee branches, sweet and sour taste. They are picked at the lychee garden in her hometown, Hung Yen, so they are very fresh. Because it is the fabric of the house, she sells it at a cheaper price than at the market. “Every year, fabric is usually exported to China. But this year, the export market is very quiet, the gardeners are absent from traders who come to deposit to buy. Therefore, the lychee is ripe until it is cut.” Because it is the first type of Northern litchi at the beginning of the season, it has the same cheap price as other popular fruits, so when she sold it online, it attracted the attention of many housewives. Customers often order from 2kg or more to burn incense or taste. “Last year, my family sold lychee at wholesale markets for about 30,000 VND/kg. Selling online, I offer 40,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, many online shops also sell 50,000-60,000 VND/kg. However, this year the pandemic ended, so I sold it at that price and received a lot of support from many sisters,” Huyen said. According to PV’s observations, on the online market at this time, many small traders sell hybrid fabrics, pink lychee, and egg yolk litchi grown in Quang Ninh and Hung Yen. Because the small traders said, this time there is no lychee. This fabric is about a month away from the main crop. This small trader commented: “Although hybrid lychees and lychees are not as delicious as Bac Giang lychees, their fruits are quite large, round, succulent, and do not have head decay. In particular, the cloth is clean without preservatives, safer than many other fruits.” Before the complicated development of the new Covid-19 epidemic, many lychee sellers also expressed concern that the purchasing power of lychee was low and could not be exported. Despite the large number of customers ordering, the number of customers decreased significantly compared to last year, and in the main season, the price of cloth will surely decrease even more. “Therefore, our family is considering a plan to promote retailing at markets, especially wholesale markets, toad markets and online markets. In addition, try to connect with supermarkets to see if they can push fabrics to sell. Besides, there will also be a plan to dry and store cold to sell gradually”, Ms. Huyen shared.

The prices of clean meats at supermarkets are more expensive than in traditional markets, but still remain at the old prices. At traditional markets, supermarkets, food products, green vegetables and basic necessities are still plentifully sold, but according to many small traders in Hanoi, goods are consumed slower than in Vietnam. there are no cases of COVID-19 infection in the community. Purchasing power in the market decreased by 20-30% compared to before the epidemic. “Currently, Thai mango prices are still stable, delicious types are sold at 45,000 – 50,000 VND / kg, medium types from 35,000 – 40,000 VND / kg; Saigon mango prices range from 60,000 to 65,000 VND / kg. The price of imported apples has inched more. If in the past, the price was from 90,000 – 100,000 VND / kg, now it increases by 10,000 VND / kg; Delicious type is currently selling for 150,000 VND / kg. The price of Envy apple is from 180,000 to 200,000 VND / kg, an increase of 10,000 – 20,000 VND / kg compared to before ”, said Pham Thi Ngo, a fruit trader in Hang Bun street, Hanoi. According to Ms. Pham Thi Ngo, due to concerns about translation, purchasing power decreased from 30 to 40% compared to before, because people are less likely to go to the street. Number of customers buying by phone is negligible, except on the first and full moon holidays. In the hot weather, the price of oranges and tangerines increased from 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg compared to before. Saigon orange price is 60,000 VND / kg; sweet tangerine is 70,000 VND / kg. Due to an outbreak, many restaurants and eateries were empty, so the consumption of goods was slower than before. “The necessities and food are many, but now many restaurants have to close due to the absence of customers, prolonged epidemics, so food and food are now abundant and the price is even softer”, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Lien – cottage said Dong Xa market, Mai Dich ward, Cau Giay, Hanoi. According to the owner of a fresh fish stall at Lo Lua “toad” market, Bach Mai street, the price of many types of fish is 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg cheaper than before. Tilapia is currently sold for between 40,000 and 45,000 VND / kg, depending on the type; red roses 58,000 VND / kg, down 2,000 VND / kg; carp 67,000 VND / kg, down 3,000 VND / kg; carp 60,000 VND / kg. “About 1 week back, people went to the market less everyday because they bought food together for 3 days or 1 week. Normally, with fresh produce like fish, many housewives only buy goods for stock for 3 days, ”said Lien Hoa, a small trader selling fish in Lo Lua“ toad ”market. Goods are flooded at the supermarket. From the beginning of the year until now, the price of beef and pork has not fluctuated, even “cooled down”. At the traditional market of Phan Huy Chu, the price of billed beef remained at 310,000 VND / kg; beef tenderloin is 350,000 VND / kg; corn meat 350,000 VND / kg; Corn flower core from 420,000 to 620,000 VND / kg, depending on type. In some “toad” markets in Hanoi, the price of pork decreased slightly compared to before. Currently, the price of lean meat is 140,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before; ham meat from 110,000 to 120,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before, especially fat reduced to 15,000 VND / kg at the price of 60,000 VND / kg. Sharing with the News reporter on May 10, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van (housewife), Bach Mai street shared: In recent days, food prices at Trai Gang market, Bach Mai street are still as stable as before. there is no translation of COVID-19 in the community. Accordingly, the price of raw chicken feathers is 120,000 VND / kg; choysum is 10,000 VND / kg; cabbage is 8,000 VND / kg; mosquito net 5,000 VND / kg, morning glory 8,000 VND / kg… Because I am afraid of translation, I go to the streets less and buy food for the whole week. COVID-19 lasted, so commodity prices decreased, but people’s spending also reduced more “, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van shared. Many supermarkets apply promotional goods to stimulate demand. As noted by the reporter of News, at supermarkets such as Big C, Hapro Mart, VinMart … goods are all full on shelves, commodity prices have not increased, not to mention there are promotions. great forever for customers. Visitors to the supermarket are checked their temperature, asked to wear a mask, hand sanitizer to prevent epidemics. Representatives of distributors and markets in Hanoi all stock up twice as much in warehouses to supply the market. Fresh food, essential goods to fully serve people, there is no shortage of “fever” prices. “Hanoi has prepared a large quantity of goods, serving the local people’s anti-epidemic needs. With the amount of goods in reserve for 3 months, 17 essential goods are worth 194,000 billion VND. Hanoi also reserves an amount of goods of nearly 30,000 billion VND to be ready to support provinces and cities in neighboring areas if complicated epidemics occur “, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan – Acting Director of Department of Industry and Trade Ha Cabinet said.