Phong Thu pomelo is labeled with the trademark

At the ceremony, the People's Committee of Phong Thu commune announced the trademark, gave the logo and labeled the Hue-Phong Thu pomelo. The Phong Thu pomelo had been imported from Hue city before 1975; so far it has been expanded to 8 villages in the commune, with 432 households involved in planting more than 95 hectares.

Speaking at the ceremony, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Phan Ngoc Tho emphasized that building, preserving and promoting the value of Hue specialities are among the most important tasks in the immediate and long term. The province has paid attention to the Hue pomelo tree for a long time. Phong Dien District People's Committee, Phong Thu commune and the local people need to further maintain and promote the speciality of pomelo, contributing to promote the brand, speciality of Hue-Phong Thu pomelo to the regions across the country.

By Hai Hue

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