Fishing reishi in flood season in upstream districts of Dong Thap province Young lingfish are sold a lot at markets during the months when the water is high For many years, the journey to find and promote the top Vietnamese specialties and cuisine has been conducted by the Vietnam Record Organization since the beginning of 2010 with the patronage of the Global Vietnamese Records Organization (VietWorld). World Records Union (WorldKings). Sour and sourdough fish with crazy fish – a famous delicacy of Dong Thap province Sa Dec noodle soup – famous famous dish of Dong Thap province Top Vietnamese specialties is made with the goal of promoting culinary values, Vietnamese specialties, special and unique dishes, typical for each region, honoring Vietnamese culinary values, promoting Vietnamese cuisine is widely available to domestic and foreign tourists, providing a comprehensive view of a diverse and healthy cuisine. Processing shrimp crackers at Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company Nem Lai Vung – a famous signature dish that is known by many people For many years, Cao Lanh mango has been the main crop of many households In order to be selected in the top Vietnamese specialties in 2020, dishes must meet criteria such as bringing Vietnamese breath, using natural ingredients to prepare, suitable for taste, good for health, origin of export. clear history and culture.

The market is full of mangoes, but there are few buyers At noon on 24/5, at many traditional markets in such as Ho Hoc Lam, An Duong Vuong (Binh Tan District), Ho Trong Quy (District 6), Hoa Binh (District 5)… all kinds of acacia mango, Thai mango, Hoa Loc sand mango… are displayed at the stalls. Offering to buy mango, Mrs. Lam (small trader in the market next to Cho Lon Bus Station, District 5) said: “Mango is in season, so the price is almost half as cheap as last year. Like Hoa Loc sand mango, only 25,000-30,000 VND/kg; Acacia mango 10,000 VND/kg… There were days when many mangoes arrived, so they were not sold in time, so the basket was full, we had to reduce the price to push the goods.” “Buying a bag of mangoes with more than 2kg but the price is only 20,000 VND, cheaper than vegetables” – Ms. Trang (living in Tan Binh District) said and added that in recent days, she has bought a lot of mangoes for dessert summer vitamin C booster. When small traders “discharge” ripe mangoes, she also buys some (buying) to make mango jam, dried mango, mango rice paper… to save for later. Ms. Thu, a trader who buys mangoes in Long An, said that because mangoes in the southern provinces were in the harvest season, they were hit by an epidemic, so they dumped the goods. Accordingly, the price of acacia mango is reduced to 4,000-5,000 VND/kg, Cat Chu mango is 9,000-10,000 VND/kg, Hoa Loc sand worm is only 15,000-17,000 VND/kg. At many supermarkets, grade 1 mangoes on the shelves are also very cheap. As at Bach Hoa Xanh, the price of acacia mango is 15,000 VND/kg, the other types are slightly better but do not exceed 25,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, Co.op Food supermarket sells first grade Hoa Loc mangoes for 45,000 VND/kg, reducing the price to only 35,9000 VND/kg… However, in stores selling clean fruit, mango is still at a high level. At a fruit shop next to Vuon Chuoi market (District 3), mangoes cost up to 80,000 VND/kg; or a “3 clean” shop on Hai Ba Trung Street (District 1), Hoa Loc mangoes cost nearly 100,000 VND/kg. According to the shop owner, this is an organic mango grown for export, so it has a high price. A representative of the Thu Duc agricultural wholesale market said that from the beginning of May until now, the total amount of mangoes imported to the market is 4,285 tons; average 194.77 tons/night. Mangoes are displayed on the sidewalk of Hoa Binh market (District 5) for only 10,000-15,000 VND/kg On the side of Cho Lon bus station (District 5, District 6) grade 1 mangoes are sold at wholesale market prices, but there are few buyers. Hoa Loc sand mango bag, price is only from 30,000 VND/kg. The small trader said that mangoes have never been so cheap as now. The fruit stalls in all markets in Ho Chi Minh City have no shortage of mango products, and customers who buy a lot also get a discount. Due to being in the harvest tool right away during the epidemic, many localities distanced themselves; while exports also face difficulties, leading to lower mango consumption. At the supermarket, Hoa Loc sand mango grade 1 is also on promotion, the price is only 35,600 VND/kg

While Vietnamese mangoes are falling dramatically, from only 10,000 VND/kg, Chinese mangoes cost up to 30,000 VND/kg and attract many buyers. At noon on May 26, beside Cho Lon bus station (District 5, Ho Chi Minh City), many people displayed a basket of mangoes sucking on the sidewalk to greet guests. Small, flat-seeded mangoes with eye-catching yellow color, priced from only 25,000-30,000 VND/kg, are introduced by small traders as Chau Doc mangoes. “Chau Doc mango is fragrant and sweet, so it is always expensive. Each person buys 2-3 kg, even more to eat gradually. This mango only has one season a year, you should take advantage of it to enjoy,” said Ms. Binh, a fruit trader. When PV asked, is this mango sucking? The seller immediately nodded: “It’s true that Chau Doc’s suckling mango is addicted to eating!”. According to Ms. Binh, she takes an average of 50 kg per day and always sells out very quickly. As observed, this mini mango has a compact size in the palm of the hand, each fruit weighs only about 100-150 grams, the seeds are very flat, the flesh is thick and sweet. From the outside, the mini yellow mango is only slightly better than a chicken egg. However, the owner of an imported fruit shop on 3/2 Street (District 10, Ho Chi Minh City) confirmed that the mini mango sold at the market is not Chau Doc mango but originated from China. “Last month, someone offered this mango, introduced from China, but I refused to accept it. As far as I know, An Giang does not have this sucking mango variety, this mini mango “- this person said. At many roads such as Vu Tung (Binh Thanh District), Dien Bien Phu (District 3), An Duong Vuong (District 5)… Mini mangoes are also labeled by small traders as sand mango, Thanh ca mango… “Buy” Try it, sweet bag is only 20,000 VND/kg, buy 3 kg for only 50,000 VND” – the man selling the table on a trolley invites guests. My (living in Thu Duc City) said that mini mangoes of Chinese origin made her somewhat apprehensive, but because the food was quite delicious, everyone in the family liked it, so she still bought it. “This type in the room has a very fragrant smell. I have been eating for many years, so every season, I buy it and use it,” said My. According to Thu Duc Wholesale Market Management Company – the largest agricultural wholesale market in Saigon, the Chinese suckling mango has arrived at the market for a few days, earlier than usual, but the quantity is not much, so the mangoes do not go in a separate container, but together with them. some other items. The sucking mango, also known as the Chinese mini mango, has an eye-catching yellow color Compared to Vietnamese mangoes that are falling in price, leading to 10,000 VND/kg, this sucker mango, even though the goods have withered, is still over 20,000-30,000 VND/kg Mini mango has small fruit from 100-150 grams / fruit, sweet taste Mango is always expensive because many customers love it Mini sucking mangoes are labeled as sand mango or Chau Doc mango by sellers for easy selling Many people eat well, so every season, they buy and enjoy

Prices of many seafood products decreased due to slow purchasing power Similarly, in the Mekong Delta, the price of vegetables and fruits also decreased. Choysum is priced at 19,000 VND/kg, down 2,000 VND/kg, broccoli is 16,000 VND/kg, 2,000 VND/kg, green onions are 18,000 VND/kg, 2,000 VND/kg, bitter melon is 22,000 VND/kg, 3000 VND/kg , gourd 12,000 VND/kg down 2000 VND/kg, okra 18,000 VND/kg down 2000 VND/kg, tomatoes 12000 VND/kg down 4000 VND/kg… Prices of some fruits continued their downtrend. Currently, the retail price of fragrant mangoes, four quarters mangoes, acacia mangoes and Taiwanese mangoes are only from 5,000-10,000 VND/kg, while Australian mangoes, Cat Chu mangoes, Hoa Loc sand mangoes are priced at 15,000-30,000 VND. /kg. Meanwhile, the price of many kinds of jackfruit, longan, strawberry, orange, tangerine, guava, dragon fruit, watermelon, pomelo, etc. are also quite low, with prices only from 5,000-20,000 VND/kg. Grade 1 green skin pomelos cost 25,000-28,000 VND/kg. Seafood and fresh meat products, after a long period of stable price, tend to decrease due to the decrease in domestic consumption and export demand. Due to the slow consumption due to the impact of the epidemic, many freshwater aquaculture products such as perch, tilapia, goby, slicing, frog, giant freshwater prawn, etc., are currently down at least from 2,000 to 10,000 VND/kg than a month ago. In Can Tho City and neighboring provinces such as Vinh Long, An Giang, Hau Giang, etc., fish slices are sold to traders by farmers for only 43,000 VND/kg (2-3 fish/kg), while in the next few months. At the beginning of the year, the price is 46,000-48,0000 VND/kg. The price of farmed frogs started at more than 40,000 VND/kg, now it has dropped to around 35,000 VND/kg. Farmed perch is sold by farmers to traders for only 23,000-24,000 VND/kg (6-8 fish/kg). Tilapia and red tilapia at 30,000-35,000 VND/kg (2-3 fish/kg).

Prices of green vegetables and many fruit products continue their downward trend Similarly, in the Mekong Delta, the price of vegetables and fruits also decreased. Choysum is priced at 17,000 VND/kg, down 2000 VND/kg, broccoli 15,000 VND/kg down 1000 VND/kg, bitter melon 20,000 VND/kg down 2000 VND/kg, gourd 12,000 VND/kg down 2000 VND/kg, squash 12,000 VND/kg down 2000 VND/kg, chili 20,000 VND down 2000 VND/kg… Prices of some fruits continued their downtrend. Currently, Hoa Loc mango is priced at 18,000 VND/kg, down 3000 VND/kg, jackfruit is 15000 VND/kg, down by 2000 VND/kg, grade 1 green-skinned pomelo is priced at 25,000 VND/kg, down 3000 VND/kg. Seafood products, fresh meat kept a sideways trend, some seafood products dropped sharply. White meat pangasius price 35,000 VND/kg down 2000 VND/kg, giant crayfish 230,000 VND/kg down 5000 VND/kg, farmed snakehead fish 50,000 VND/kg down 5000 VND/kg, tilapia 30,000 VND/kg down 2000 VND/kg… Price of pork leg 130,000 VND/kg, lean pork 135,000 VND/kg, bacon 140,000 VND/kg…

The price of fruit has decreased because it is entering the harvest season Similarly, in the Mekong Delta vegetable prices also keep a sideways trend. Kale costs 18,000 VND/kg, broccoli 18,000 VND/kg, green onions 20,000 VND/kg, bitter melon 25,000 VND/kg, gourd 15,000 VND/kg, okra 20,000 VND/kg, lettuce 10,000 VND/kg , okra 10,000 VND/kg, white radish 12,000 VND/kg… Some fruits continue their downtrend as they enter the full harvest season. Currently, the retail price of fragrant mangoes, four quarters mangoes, acacia mangoes and Taiwanese mangoes are only from 5,000-10,000 VND/kg, while Australian mangoes, Cat Chu mangoes, Hoa Loc sand mangoes are priced at 15,000-30,000 VND. /kg. Meanwhile, the prices of many kinds of jackfruit, longan, strawberry, orange, tangerine, guava, dragon fruit, watermelon, pomelo, etc. are also quite low, with prices only from 5,000-20,000 VND/kg. The price of many fruits decreased not only because the supply increased because of the beginning of the season, but this year the export output of many fruits was difficult due to the impact of the epidemic, so exports decreased. In addition, the market has price competition among many types of fruit. Seafood products, fresh meat prices are stable. Giant freshwater prawn is 250,000 VND/kg, white meat catfish is 35,000 VND/kg, farmed snakehead fish is 50,000 VND/kg, red tilapia is 45,000-48,000 VND/kg, tilapia is 28,000 VND/kg Tilapia is priced at 32,000 VND/kg, a discount of 2,000 VND/kg.

Especially, in the first quarter of this year, Vietnam’s mango exports earned 125.2 million USD, up 30.6% over the same period in 2020. However, these days, the price of mangoes at the market has dropped sharply. For example: An Giang low-seeded mangoes are reduced to 9,000-15,000 VND/kg depending on the type, many places sell for 15,000 VND/kg, Vip Taiwanese mangoes are only 7,000 VND/kg, Australian mangoes are advertised. As for export goods, the price has also decreased to 15,000 VND/kg,… Not only that, mangoes are also landing in the markets in extremely large quantities. So, on the “online market” instead of selling by weight as before, mangoes are now sold in sets of several pounds or sold in boxes. Mangoes are being sold on the “web market” for as cheap as vegetables Wholesalers said that currently Vietnamese mangoes are as cheap as vegetables, retail by weight, shipping is more expensive than mangoes. So, they switched to selling in sets of a few pounds or in boxes for convenience. Ordering a whole box of 15kg Taiwanese mangoes for only 95,000 VND, Ms. Doan Thi Thanh Hai from Nguyen Cong Hoan (Ba Dinh, Hanoi), said: “A box for only 95,000 VND, the price is only about 6,700 VND/ kg”. According to Ms. Hai, in the past, she often had to buy Taiwanese mangoes with flat seeds at the price of 35,000-45,000 VND/kg depending on the time. 4 days ago, she also ordered Australian mango with large fruit, red skin, ripe yellow inside, sweet and delicious, priced at only 15,000 VND/kg. “In previous years, Vietnamese mangoes were usually more expensive,. And now the opposite. At the market, Chinese mini mangoes cost up to 25,000-30,000 VND/kg, while Vietnamese mangoes are as cheap as vegetables,” she commented. Therefore, on this occasion, Ms. Hai did not buy foreign fruits anymore, but switched to buying Vietnamese mangoes to support farmers to consume products. The retail price of mangoes at the market mostly fell to less than 10,000 VND/kg (photo: BH) On the “online market”, Vietnamese mangoes are also crowded with customers because the price is so cheap. Most women choose to buy in boxes of 9-15 kg/barrel because the price is cheaper than buying in sets, 3-5 kg/set, depending on the type. Talk to PV. VietNamNet, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy – a large online fruit seller in Cau Giay (Hanoi) admitted that on this occasion most mango prices have dropped sharply. Some are halved, some are now only 1/3 of what they used to be. Ms. Thuy said that on this occasion, she sells many kinds of mangoes such as: acacia mango, Australian mango, Taiwanese mango, flat-seeded mango, etc. However, each time she imports a different type of mango for customers to choose from. . Mangoes do not retail 1-2kg as before, but are divided into 5kg bags or sold in boxes of 9-15kg. “Because of the unprecedented low price, on this occasion, the number of customers buying mangoes has increased dramatically,” she said and revealed that it is normal for her to consume about 1-2 tons of mangoes a day. One day, she sold out more than 3 tons, because most of the customers bought by the box. Like last week, she sold out about 10 tons of mangoes of all kinds. On this occasion, the harvest season was in full swing with the Covid-19 epidemic, so the price of mangoes at the growers plummeted (photo: BH) Ms. Bui Thi Tram from Hoang Van Thai (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi), also said that in the past half month, she has consumed around 1 ton of low-seeded mangoes every day. “A lot of people will not believe it. But low-seeded mangoes are very cheap. Big and beautiful fruit is only 15,000 VND/kg I sell in sets of 5kg, customers buy less than 1 set, buy 2 sets more, so the amount of mangoes sold every day is very large,” she shared. Last April, many growers in An Giang and Long An said that mangoes were in the harvest season but faced difficulties in exporting due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, so the price plummeted. Ms. An, a mango farmer in Chau Doc (An Giang), lamented that if Hoa Loc mango was purchased for 40,000 VND/kg, now it only sells for 20,000 VND/kg, Thai mangoes are still sold. 15,000 VND/kg, Taiwanese mango varieties are sold at the garden for only 3,000 VND/kg. Traders buying mangoes in Long An also said that because mangoes in the southern provinces were in the midst of a busy harvest and encountered an epidemic, the price dropped. Accordingly, acacia mangoes reduced to 4,000-5,000 VND/kg, Cat Chu mango 9,000-10,000 VND/kg, Hoa Loc sand mango 15,000-17,000 VND/kg.