Fears over the safety of Chinese produce have been increasing over the past few years with stories like the “immortal apple” becoming common in the Vietnamese press.
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Due to poor regulation and oversight, Chinese produce is often falsely labeled as having originated in Đà Lạt. To help consumers understand the difference between low-quality imported products and those grown in Vietnam’s central highlands, a local vegetable cooperative has been displaying its produce next to the Chinese variety, reports Tuoi Tre.
While by no means a scientific comparison (we’re sure that similar differences exist with poor-quality Vietnamese produce) the photos are pretty remarkable.
