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Kaohsiung's 'King of Mangoes' now in 302 supermarkets nationwide

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kaohsiung's Liugui district is selling its premium Jin Huang mangoes, known as the "King of Mangoes," in 302 supermarkets nationwide.
  • These mangoes meet export standards and feature a traceable production history, with each fruit priced at NT$99.
  • The initiative aims to support local agriculture and increase the visibility of Kaohsiung's high-quality produce.

Kaohsiung's Liugui district, the birthplace of the "King of Mangoes," Jin Huang, is offering its premium fruit to consumers across Taiwan. For the first time, export-grade Jin Huang mangoes with traceable production histories are available in 302 supermarkets and hypermarkets.

Liugui Jin Huang mangoes have excellent quality due to stringent origin environment and cultivation management.

โ€” Lin Chih-leiThe Director-General of the Liugui District Farmers' Association explained the quality control measures for the mangoes.

Each mango sells for NT$99, a price point that has been well-received by consumers eager to taste the sweet and juicy fruit. The Liugui district boasts ideal conditions for growing these mangoes, including clean water, fertile soil, and a warm climate, resulting in large, firm, and flavorful fruit rich in vitamins.

Beyond domestic sales, these mangoes have also been successfully exported to Singapore, highlighting the quality of Kaohsiung's agricultural products. The initiative, a collaboration between the Kaohsiung City Agriculture Bureau and the Liugui District Farmers' Association, ensures that consumers can purchase high-quality, export-standard mangoes with confidence, thanks to stringent cultivation management and packaging techniques.

This time, the Liugui Jin Huang mangoes on sale are of export grade and have passed production and marketing traceability certification.

โ€” Lin Chih-leiThe Director-General of the Liugui District Farmers' Association highlighted the quality and traceability of the mangoes.

The widespread availability in supermarkets aims to boost the visibility of local agricultural products and make it easier for people to support sustainable local farming. This effort is part of a broader strategy by the city government to expand sales channels, enhance brand marketing, and improve the competitiveness of Kaohsiung's agricultural products in both domestic and international markets.

This simultaneous distribution to 302 hypermarkets and supermarkets across Taiwan not only expands the market visibility of agricultural products but also makes it more convenient for more people to purchase high-quality Jin Huang mangoes that are export-grade and certified.

โ€” Yao Chih-wangThe Director of the Agriculture Bureau stated the benefits of the widespread distribution.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.