Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Mekong Delta localities are enlarging areas for the cultivation of premium-quality and fragrant rice varieties highly favoured by major markets in an effort to sustainably boost exports. Soc Trang plans to raise the revenue of agricultural cultivation to over 250 million VND (10,770 USD) per hectare in average by 2025 and increase the share of specialty and premium-quality rice to more than 80 percent of the total output. To this end, the province is taking measures to improve the effectiveness of rice branding and upgrade the value chain of specialty rice products, including the widely-known ST24 and ST25. It will also promote clean and environmentally-friendly cultivation of rice to enhance the sustainability of the sector. Soc Trang has zoned off farming areas of specialty rice varieties for export, established production cooperatives, and accelerated use of advanced technology into cultivation. Last year, … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta eyes larger premium-quality rice areas to boost exports
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Food exporters turn focus to domestic market
Consumers buy products at a former export-only enterprise that has switched to also selling domestically. — Photo nld.com.vn Vietnamese are tending to consume foods of clear origin and high quality after the COVID-19 pandemic, causing many export-oriented food brands to turn their attention to the domestic market. The market with a population of nearly 100 million is in fact attracting both foreign and local food companies. Phan Minh Thong, general director of Phuc Sinh Company, which has been exporting pepper, coffee and farm produce for the last 20 years, said Viet Nam is a very large market for coffee products. His company exports 65,000-70,000 tonnes of coffee products a year, whereas domestic sales account for less than 1 per cent of that. Phuc Sinh would focus more on promoting its Blue Son La Coffee brand in the domestic market, he added. Viet Nam may be the world’s second largest coffee exporter, but Vietnamese have to drink coffee mixed with other ingredients, … [Read more...] about Food exporters turn focus to domestic market
More processing plants licensed to export pangasius to US
Viet Nam's pangasius export value to the US from the beginning of this year to April 15 reached US$195.3 million. — VNA/VNS Photo Cong Mao The National Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Assurance Department (NAFIQAD) has announced that the US has licensed six more Vietnamese pangasius processing factories to export to the market. Adding six factories to the list of pangasius processing factories licensed to export to the US will promote the growth of Viet Nam's pangasius export value to this market. The factories are Hop Nhat Seafood Joint Stock Company, Atlantic Seafood Frozen Factory (Atlantic Seafood), Basa Mekong Factory (Basa Mekong), a factory for processing and exporting high-grade pangasius products, Co May 2 seafood processing and exporting factory (under Co May Import and Export Co, Ltd) and CK Frozen Food Vietnam Co, Ltd. So far, the US Food Safety and Inspection Service under the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has licensed 19 Vietnamese pangasius factories to … [Read more...] about More processing plants licensed to export pangasius to US
Promoting dragon fruit exports to Australia, New Zealand
Dragon fruit is one of the key crops of Long An Province. — Photo baolongan.vn Demand for Vietnamese dragon fruit in foreign markets is increasing, with many importers interested in high-quality fruit from Viet Nam. The Viet Nam Trade Promotion Agency, the Department of Industry and Trade of Long An Province, and the trade offices of the Vietnamese Embassies in New Zealand and Australia jointly organised a consulting session on exporting dragon fruits to Australia and New Zealand in the southern province of Long An last week. Speaking at the event opening, the Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand, Nguyen Van Trung, emphasised the importance of promoting agricultural co-operation, agricultural product trade and market opening for the strategic partnership between Viet Nam and New Zealand. Viet Nam wants New Zealand to share its experience and support Viet Nam in building an international brand and value chain for the global commercialisation of dragon fruit, following the … [Read more...] about Promoting dragon fruit exports to Australia, New Zealand
Enterprises expect strong growth in lychee exports
Bac Giang estimates lychee output at about 180,000 tonnes this year, harvesting from May 20 until July 20. — VNA/VNS Photo Enterprises expect the export of lychees this year to increase by about 30 per cent this year. As an enterprise specialising in exporting vegetables and fruit to fastidious markets such as Japan and the EU, Ameii Vietnam Joint Stock Company (Ameii Vietnam) has strengthened control of exports and is seeking new customers. Now, the company is negotiating with customers and is expected to increase lychee exports by about 30 per cent compared to last year, said Ameii Vietnam general director Ngo Thi Thu Hong. Notably, this year's lychee exports to fastidious markets such as Japan and the EU are expected to grow. Hong said Ameii Vietnam was working with more than 20 Japanese partners and more than 10 EU partners to export this fruit. The company has mainly exported fresh lychees every year. However, this year, besides fresh lychees, it has used freeze-drying … [Read more...] about Enterprises expect strong growth in lychee exports
Vietnamese export increases in both quantity, quality
Shrimp processing for export (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Taking advantage of free trade agreements and flexibly adapting to world unstable development, Vietnam’s spearhead economies such as fisheries, garment and textiles and wood production are accelerating exports to increase turnover. According to statistics of the Vietnam Customs, as of May 15, export turnover reached 135 billion USD, up 15.5 percent year-on-year. Full of orders The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association ( VITAS ) forecasts that the sector could enjoy an export turnover of 42-43.5 billion USD this year. Than Duc Viet, General Director of Garment 10 Corporation, said that the corporation has received enough orders for its traditional products throughout the third quarter of 2022 and its customers are confident in the flexibility and adaptability of Vietnamese enterprises. The wood processing sector is also full of orders till the fourth quarter of 2022. Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese export increases in both quantity, quality
Six more Vietnamese firms eligible to export tra fish to US
With the decision, the total number of Vietnamese tra processing firms eligible to enter the US market increases to 19. Vietnamese tra fish sector aims to earn some 1.6 billion USD from exports, and produce between 1.6 – 1.7 million tons of tra fish products in 2022. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development , tra fish exports to the US will continue to increase because the demand from this market is still huge due to a decrease in US domestic production, and high prices of seafood in the country. The Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Management Department noted that firms should comply with provisions of the Fish Food Safety Control Program and ensure that the entire tra fish production, processing and export chain fully meets the requirements of both Vietnam and the US./. VNA … [Read more...] about Six more Vietnamese firms eligible to export tra fish to US
Groundbreaking ceremony for the DHN Gia Lai agricultural high-tech complex
"The Complex of Agricultural High-Technology DHN Gia Lai" is in Ia Le Commune, Chu Puh District, with a total investment capital of about VND1,030 billion. The project is expected to have a land use area of about 100 hectares, including farm of 2,500 pigs, selected and imported directly from the Netherlands, pigs slaughter house, organic fertilizer factory, operation and support service area, organic farming area and green land, land for traffic and technical infrastructure, gathering area, purchasing area, preserve and pack fruits according to high quality export standards. Phase 1: The DHN Gia Lai hi-tech application breeding area has a total land area of 50 hectares, a capacity of 2,500 calves and grandparents and 25,000 gilts. This is the fourth project in the DHN High-tech Agricultural Complex in Vietnam of two corporations, specializing in the production of high-quality agricultural products in a closed chain including: Selection and Production of Swine & … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking ceremony for the DHN Gia Lai agricultural high-tech complex
Six more pangasius processing factories eligible to export to US
Processing tra fish for export. (Photo: SGGP) It is expected to boost the export of Vietnamese pangasius to the US market in the near future. The six facilities are the Hop Nhat Seafood Corporation, Atlantic Seafood Freezing factory, Basa Mekong factory, High grade pangasius product exporting & Processing Factory, Co May 2 seafood processing export factory and CK Frozen Food Vietnam Co. Ltd. NAFIQAD also noted that factories should comply with the provisions of the program on controlling food safety for siluriformes fish and fish products exported to the US issued in Decision No. May 22, 2020 and instructions in Official Letter No. 803/QLCL-CL1 dated June 18, 2020, ensuring that the entire chain of production, processing and export of pangasius fully meets the regulations of both Vietnam and the US. The Centre for Agro-Forestry-Fisheries Quality Zone 4 and 6 will appraise and issue certificates for pangasius shipments of these factories to the US market in accordance with … [Read more...] about Six more pangasius processing factories eligible to export to US
Vietnam’s seafood exports enjoy strong surge despite challenges
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam raked in an estimated 4.5 billion USD from exporting aquatic export s in the first five months of 2022, up over 44.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). Despite various challenges and difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and global changes in the last two years, Vietnamese seafood enterprises have seized opportunities to expand exports, and won orders with much higher prices than those in 2021. The positive results were attributed to the recovering and booming demand in many markets, the shortage of supply, and the increasing inflation in many countries. Vietnamese seafood processors and exporters have fully tapped advantages from the high inflation of the US market, China’s zero-COVID policy, and the strongly recovering demand in the European market to increase their exports to foreign markets. Notably, exports of shrimp, … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s seafood exports enjoy strong surge despite challenges