A ceremony was held in northern Hoa Binh province’s Cao Phong district on January 5 to mark the first shipment of seven tons of Cao Phong oranges to the UK.

Oranges grown in Cao Phong district are said to have a wonderful smell and a sweet taste combined with a beautiful color.

According to results of analyses of samples of Cao Phong oranges, none of the 900 plant protection substances that are required to be analyzed under European standards were found.

Sample packages to the UK have also been cleared without obstacles relating to food safety and origin.

Cao Phong district has 1,744 ha of citrus trees, including 1,358 ha of oranges and tangerines with an annual output of over 20,000 tons.