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Agro-produce preferred in Philippines

VGP – In the first quarter, Việt Nam has contracted for selling 3.65 million tons of rice, 41% of the amount is to be exported to the Philippines, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

March 19, 2009 2:18 PM GMT+7

Vietnamese agro-products are more competitive in terms of price and quality.

An importer of agro-produce into the Philippines markets, Fly Ace Corporation, said that Vietnamese products are more competitive in terms of price and quality.

In addition, Vietnamese businesses are dynamic to meet their partners’ private requirements, especially in the form of original equipment manufacturer (OEM), said Ms. Ellen L.Cochanco, Sales Manager of Fly Ace Corporation.

So far, Fly Ace Corporation has been connected to seven leading coffee suppliers and three condense milk suppliers in Việt Nam.

Fly Ace Corporation also said it is considering some standards set for rice import.

Ms. Ellen suggested Vietnamese enterprises continue improving packaging and processing techniques to increase their competitive edge.

By Ngọc Vân