Authorities of the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang on March 20 discussed the construction of a factory producing canned fruits and juice in the province with representatives of the Phuc Xuyen company.
People harvest pineapple in Hau Giang province (Photo: VNA)
HauGiang (VNA) – Authorities of the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giangon March 20 discussed the construction ൩of a f🦋actory producing canned fruits andjuice in the province with representatives of the Phuc Xuyen company.
Atthe working session, Director of the provincial Department of Planning andInvestment Nguyen Huu Nghia informed the firm about incentives for a fruit plantin the province, especially pineapple processing. Accordingto Nguyen Van Dong, Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture andRural Development, by the end of 2017, Hau Giang was home to more than 39,800haof fruit trees, producing an estimate of more than 324,400 tonnes of fruits.Notably, pineapple growing area hit about 2,000ha. Directorof Phuc Xuyen company Doan The Xuyen voiced his hope that local authoritieswill help the firm improve its product quality, apply advanced technology andlaunch pilot agricultural projects. Thecanned fruits and juice plant will be built on 30,000 square metres and willcost about 170 billion VND (7.46 million USD). Itis expected to process up to 10,000 tonnes of fruit per year and export itsproducts to countries in Europe and America.-VNA
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People harvest pineapple in Hau Giang province (Photo: VNA) 
