The logistical challenges mentioned in the agreement include ongoing port and logistics inefficiencies that affect export efficiency.
“Fusarium is a lethal disease; if left unchecked, it can wipe out the entire banana industry,” Castro warns.
Vietnam’s dragon fruit strategy is shifting toward premium global standards through several key initiatives.
Despite tighter supply and higher prices, consumer demand remains remarkably resilient.
The partnership will explore sourcing corridors across Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas.