HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam is one of the promising markets of the US’s farm produce, especially high-quality, safe and healthyproducts, experts said.
They shared the view during a ceremony announcing the UnitedTastes – a trademark and marketing initiative designed for the Vietnamesemarket, which was co-organised by the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh Cityand the US Department of Agriculture on March 18. US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Marie C. Damour saidpopularisation of food and cuisine culture is an excellent way to bring the twocountries together. She added that the United Tastes marketing campaign will serveas a bridge for the two nations to share cuisine culture, provide support for US farmers, fishermen and food companies, and introduce high-quality USfarm produce to Vietnamese consumers. Agricultural Counsellor at the US Consulate in Ho Chi MinhCity Robert Hanson said over the past decade, Vietnam has always posted positive growth and been one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. The US’s farmproduce export to Vietnam has increased by 40 percent over the past five years,reaching 3.7 billion USD last year. Vietnam is now the seven largest agriculture market of the US, with soybeans, corns, pork and beef being main imports. The US is also stepping up the exportof apple, blueberry and baking ingredients, he said.
US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Marie C. Damour and chef Christan Ngo prepare salad from US's farm produce at the event (Photo: VNA)
According to him, with increasing income, the Vietnamese people increasinglypay attention to safe and healthy products with clear origin. They have also adopted the habit of using social media to follow consumption trend, frequently goingshopping at supermarkets and dining at restaurants.
𒆙 He stressed that apart from diversity, safety is a top priority of the US farm producers.Consumers will also be provided with information about the farming andprocessing of the US farm produce.
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Experts speak at the event (Photo: VNA) 
US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Marie C. Damour and chef Christan Ngo prepare salad from US's farm produce at the event (Photo: VNA) 
