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HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Vietnam's annual fruit and vegetable output has reached 31 million tonnes, but processing rates are only around 12 to 17 per cent. As a result, the processing industry only meets about 8 to 10 per cent of the fruit and vegetable output's annual output.
While the sharp increase in food prices across Europe has opened up prospects for Vietnamese agricultural exporters, processing issues remain at the forefront.