Marc Werner shakes hands with Alounxai Sounnalath Governer of Champasak Province

Costa Group launches new berry growing operation in Laos

2025-03-03T00:46:00+00:00By

Major international berry grower-marketer plans to develop 200ha of blueberry plantings by 2028 and sees Laos emerging as a key supply hub for Asia markets

  • Costa Group launches new berry growing operation in Laos

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