Monday, 12/06/2023 13:00 (GMT+7)
Plum grown in the northwestern province of Son La will be served on in-flight meals on Vietnam Airlines flights.
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| Son La plum (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) |
A ceremony was held by the provincial People’s Committee on June 10 to mark the transportation of plums planted in Phien Khoai commune, Yen Chau district, Son La province to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
The Noi Bai Catering Services Joint Stock Company (NCS) and Vietnam Air Catering Services Joint Stock Company (VINACS) have bought over one tonne of the plum to use as dessert for air passengers.
According to Vice Chairman of Son La provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Cong, the production, collection, and preservation process of Son La's key agricultural products in general, and plum in particular, ensure the requirements in quality, food safety, and others for domestic and export markets. The presence of Son La plum in meals served on Vietnam Airlines flights helps affirm the quality and brand of Son La's agricultural products.
Currently, the province has over 12,300 ha of plum, producing nearly 90,000 tonnes yearly.
The plum harvest season is from April to July. The trademark "Son La plum" has been registered at the National Office of Intellectual Property since 2021 with plum grown in Pu Nhi commune (Song Ma district), Moc Chau district, and Phieng Khoai commune (Yen Chau district).
In 2022, Son La longan was chosen to serve as dessert on Vietnam Airlines flights, contributing to raising the brand and value of local typical agricultural products./.
BTA