West Sumatra exports vegetables, fruit

West Sumatra exports vegetables, fruit

PADANG, West Sumatra: Since May of this year, West Sumatra
province has exported 13.45 tons of vegetables and fruit to
Singapore as part of an agreement between the West Sumatra
provincial administration and Singapore importer Foodbex.

Five shipments have been sent to date, with the first being
sent on May 3, said Yulmar Jastra, the deputy director of the
West Sumatra Agricultural Office.

Among the fruits and vegetables shipped to Singapore were
cabbages and tomatoes.

The provincial government has exported a total of 46.65 tons of
fruit and vegetables to the prosperous city state since November
of last year, said Yulmar. -- Antara