{"id":2806,"date":"2023-10-25T15:45:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T20:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2023-10-25T15:45:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T20:45:50","slug":"exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston","title":{"rendered":"Exotic Fruit Business. The opening of Linda&#8217;s Tropical Fruits shop in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mangosteen, jackfruit, soursop, and durian are just some of the many exotic fruits at Linda&#8217;s Tropical Fruits shop, opened in 2018 by Linda Nguyen. Customers are amazed by the variety of fresh fruits, drinks and tropical desserts. <a href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/uk\/\">Houstoname<\/a> will tell you more about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1605678ca66\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1605678ca66\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#Flavors_of_Vietnamese_childhood\" >Flavors of Vietnamese childhood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#More_than_just_fruits\" >More than just fruits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#Where_else_can_you_buy_tropical_fruits_in_Houston\" >Where else can you buy tropical fruits in Houston?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#1_Houston_Farmers_Market\" >1. Houston Farmers Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#2_99_Ranch_Market\" >2. 99 Ranch Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#3_Central_Market\" >3. Central Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#4_Urban_Harvest_Farmers_Market\" >4. Urban Harvest Farmers Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-2806-exotic-fruit-business-the-opening-of-lindas-tropical-fruits-shop-in-houston\/#5_Hong_Kong_Food_Market\" >5. Hong Kong Food Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flavors_of_Vietnamese_childhood\"><\/span>Flavors of Vietnamese childhood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insurance agent Linda Nguyen was born and raised in Vietnam. There have always been easily accessible tropical fruits, some even grew in the girl\u2019s own backyard. Not having the same abundance of fruits in the United States, Nguyen decided to import them to her new homeland, Houston. The woman wanted to share the flavors of her childhood with other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, she opened Linda&#8217;s Tropical Fruits shop in Houston&#8217;s Chinatown. Nguyen had been cherishing the idea to start this business while working as an insurance agent. She also went on numerous business trips to establish partnerships with fruit producers and suppliers. All the tropical fruits are fresh and grown naturally. They are supplied depending on the season, so customers can try something new at different times of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2023\/10\/soyvowvmvczpzc65vrem9dm5siedor6t3dev28-7vutn0ivhdrapzbaumzid9eyvechydhjjdprp1f72ylbj1be2kprio3uuderdpfkh4ithnda-brvrs10lwzvkcuuuk95heaeax-yn_bvokpkhpow.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that the store remains accessible and open to customers, Linda personally consults buyers, telling them about Sugar apples and encouraging them to try durian and other fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_than_just_fruits\"><\/span>More than just fruits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the store, you will also find freshly prepared smoothies, juices, smoothie bowls (not just a glass, but a whole plate of smoothies with various toppings, including nuts, dates, fruit slices and seeds), cereals and Vietnamese desserts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2023\/10\/a3q1_vgdmw-njelrcd4vj_lv7qto5r6nrb4gurdjnuwjgzviz6obvsomlmcwdreg0se5fdkvg7x41vhc_px6khscavkdeil7htrcwh2e1yqild0ib6rt_qvhi2sqz9_u1bvgw2ceosdexpvyzw0ntuw.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Linda&#8217;s Tropical Fruits is a real tropical paradise with Asian delicacies. The example of this shop demonstrates how one can establish a business with exotic fruits and support the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_else_can_you_buy_tropical_fruits_in_Houston\"><\/span>Where else can you buy tropical fruits in Houston?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Houston_Farmers_Market\"><\/span><strong>1. Houston Farmers Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the oldest and largest farmers market in Houston, Houston Farmers Market, one can find a great selection of fresh fruits, vegetables and spices. In addition, there are plenty of entertainment, food trucks and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_99_Ranch_Market\"><\/span><strong>2. 99 Ranch Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a supermarket chain offering Asian goods, including meat, seafood and baked foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Central_Market\"><\/span><strong>3. Central Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a place where every day is a celebration for food lovers. Central Market in Houston fulfills this role perfectly. Here you will find fresh organic products, fruits, meat, over 700 types of cheese and wines from around the world. It is not just a food market, there are a variety of cooking classes, live music and meeting rooms. Central Market brings together foodies, thus creating a true gastronomic community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Urban_Harvest_Farmers_Market\"><\/span><strong>4. Urban Harvest Farmers Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When Urban Harvest Farmers Market was opened in Houston in 2004, there were only seven vendors. Thanks to the market, local residents got the opportunity to sell fresh produce. Since then, Urban Harvest Farmers Market has grown significantly. All farmers and producers at the market grow their products in Houston or the surrounding areas, offering right-off-the-vine local produce and meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hong_Kong_Food_Market\"><\/span><strong>5. Hong Kong Food Market<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This food market, located in Chinatown at the Hong Kong City Mall, is one of the best Asian markets in the city. Vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, seafood, bakery and much more are sold here. Most of the products are directly imported from Asian countries such as China, Japan and Korea. Moreover, you will find wine, beer and other beverages at the market. If you get hungry after shopping, you can go to any of the cafes in the mall. Bring some cash with you as some sellers and stores do not accept credit cards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mangosteen, jackfruit, soursop, and durian are just some of the many exotic fruits at Linda&#8217;s Tropical Fruits shop, opened in 2018 by Linda Nguyen. Customers are amazed by the variety of fresh fruits, drinks and tropical desserts. Houstoname will tell you more about it. 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