date:Jul 29, 2014
, around 60 tons of Chinese potatoes were imported in the highland city of Da Lat that has the largest square of potato fields in the country then sold into markets nationwide.
As per receipts presented by the trader, Chinese potatoes fetch VND3,380 per kilogram while Da Lat potatoes are sold at VND10,000 a kilogram.
As consumers prefer Da Lat potatoes, Chinese potatoes are disguised by sellers as Da Lat grown potatoes before they are released into market to earn exorbitant profit.
Le Van Mi