Hung Son, in Vietnam, operational since 2019, is recognized as the inaugural entity in Dak Doa district with a banana-growing area code and packing facility code. The enterprise cultivates Cavendish bananas, a South American variety, across 460 hectares in Ia Pet, Kon Gang, and Hneng communes. This banana is noted for its thin skin and sweet, aromatic flesh.
Hung Son integrates banana cultivation with 50 hectares of Polyscias fruticosa and 10 hectares of other medicinal plants such as Dipsacus asper, Codonopsis pilosula, and female ginseng. The company employs tissue culture nurseries for plant quality control, Israeli drip irrigation for water conservation, and drones for pesticide application.
Le Hoang Linh, overseeing the raw material sector, notes the investment in cold storage for product preservation. The production and export processes adhere to GlobalGAP standards. "We export bananas mainly to South Korea and Japan, with an annual volume of 20,000 tons, earning nearly 14 million USD a year," Linh states.
Hung Son employs 120 full-time and 1,100 temporary workers, prioritizing local hires, as affirmed by Lu Quoc Tuan, Chairman of Ia Pet commune's People's Committee. The company collaborates with local households, providing agricultural inputs and sharing profits. After investment costs, families earn between 5,900 to 7,800 USD per hectare.
Workers like Pyen and Mui report stable incomes and benefits. Mui highlights a stable monthly income of 240 USD, with additional earnings for overtime and bonuses during holidays. Hung Son exports 25,000 tons annually to multiple countries, generating 17.5 million USD, and plans to expand production.
Source: Vovworld