After the Lunar New Year, the price of live pigs nationwide increased rapidly. As of February 14, in Vung Tau, Can Tho and Ca Mau, the price of live pigs reached 73,000 VND/kg - the highest price in the country. The South recorded an average price of live pigs in the region of 72,000 VND/kg.
Pork prices have increased sharply, but finished pork at traditional markets and supermarkets in Can Tho City still remains stable thanks to abundant supply.
At Tan An and Xuan Khanh markets (Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city), fresh pork is sold at different prices depending on the type. Pork thighs cost from 90,000 - 110,000 VND/kg, pork belly is 115,000 - 130,000 VND/kg, lean and lean meat ranges from 140,000 - 150,000 VND/kg, pork belly is only from 140,000 - 160,000 VND/kg, young ribs are 180,000 - 200,000 VND/kg...
Trader Nguyen Thi Nga (Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City) said that due to abundant supply, pork prices are relatively stable. Consumer purchasing power decreased after Tet, so the number of new pork imports per day also decreased.
"Although the price of pigs has increased slightly, it has not seen an impact on finished pork. Only the pork belly and young ribs have been quite popular for the past few days, so they have increased slightly by 5,000 VND/kg, the rest are stable. With current purchasing power, I only import 50 - 70kg of meat per day to ensure freshness and meet customer needs," Ms. Nga shared.
The price of finished meat at some supermarkets is 10 - 15% higher than traditional markets, but there are promotional programs to attract customers.
To ensure food safety and hygiene, traditional markets and supermarkets have increased control and management of goods supply in general and pork in particular.
Ms. Ly Thi Cam Chau - Tan An Market Management Board - informed - is the largest unit market in the city with more than 200 business households, Tan An market operates 24/7. Accordingly, the Market Management Board and the Market's Order and Order Team regularly monitor, notify, and remind business households and traders to be aware of fire prevention, fighting, food safety and hygiene, and ensuring quality in buying and selling goods when reaching consumers.
Regarding food safety and hygiene, especially fresh goods, Mr. Lam Hoang Phuc - Fresh Food Area (Co.op Mart Can Tho supermarket) - said that the unit prioritizes choosing a reputable supplier. Input goods are strictly inspected, have clear origins and are fully documented.
At LOTTE Mart Can Tho supermarket, food safety and hygiene work is also strictly implemented. All products go through a strict quality inspection process from the input stage to display on the counter, taking periodic or random samples for inspection. For each stage, the supermarket will have its own quality control departments and processes.
