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Tag: food processing
The Food Processing category covers manufacturing, distribution, and technological innovations in the food production sector. It explores automation, regulatory policies, supply chain efficiency, and product development, providing insights into exports, imports, investment, and sustainability efforts shaping the food industry.
Dairy: Non-trade barriers key challenge in Vietnam, ASEAN: Fonterra
Persistent non-trade barriers (NTBs) in ASEAN markets, including Vietnam, present significant operational challenges for dairy firm Fonterra, its general manager of Trade Strategy Justine Aroll has said in corporate commentary published by the Vietnam Investment Review.
Cashew Nuts: Vietnam Exports Surge 11.49% in May
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts reached US$550.84 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant increase of 11.49 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$1.88 billion.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s fragmented food safety system leaves risks unaddressed, says Alinea International
Vietnam’s food safety culture remains weak, with gaps in hygiene, enforcement, and legal frameworks leaving the public exposed to foodborne illness, according to Brian Bedard, director of Food Safety and Animal Health at Alinea International.
Food processing: Vietnam cashew nut imports plummet by 40 percent in May
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts reached US$434.17 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a significant decrease of 40.70 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) import value to US$2.08 billion.
Pastry, sweets and cereals products: Vietnam exports up 5.28% in May
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products reached US$102.63 million in May 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents an increase of 5.28 percent compared to April, bringing the year-to-date (YTD) export value to US$492.76 million.
Pastry, sweets & cereals: Vietnam exports down 9.66 percent in April, USA top destination
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets and cereals products reached US$97.49 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a decrease of 9.66 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$390.38 million.
Cashew nut: Vietnam exports surge 28.60 percent in April, China sees massive growth
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts reached US$494.06 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 28.60 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.33 billion.
Cashew nuts: Vietnam imports surge 45 percent in April
Vietnam imported US$732.22 million worth of cashew nuts in April 2025, up 45.07 percent from March, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Total year-to-date imports reached US$1.66 billion, with Cambodia, Tanzania and Ghana as the largest suppliers.
Vietnam’s pastry and cereal exports up 23.55 percent in March
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets and cereal products rose 23.55 percent month-on-month in March, reaching US$107.91 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Top Vietnamese Coffee Brands 2025: Filter, Instant & More
Vietnamese coffee brands are a dime a dozen in line with coffee being a huge part of life in Vietnam. From the streets of Hanoi to the mountains of Da Lat, casual conversation over coffee with friends has become a national pastime. This article details the most well known Vietnamese coffee brands that foreign coffee buyers should be aware of.
Vietnam’s pastry, sweets, and cereals products exports decline by 10.72 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products fell by 17.25 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$87.34 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s wheat imports surge 77 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s wheat imports rose sharply by 77 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$190.13 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This significant increase follows January’s total of US$107.42 million, bringing year-to-date imports to US$297.57 million.
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports decline by 21.49 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts decreased by 24.28 percent in February 2025 compared to January, reaching US$199.64 million, according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Vietnam’s pastry, sweets, and cereal product imports rise 20.03 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s imports of pastry, sweets, and cereal products increased by 20.03 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$48.61 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This brings total year-to-date imports to US$89.19 million, reflecting growing consumer demand for these products.
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports surge 45.15 percent in February 2025
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rose by 45.15 percent month-on-month in February, reaching US$250.61 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows January’s total of US$172.66 million, reflecting a strong increase in import demand.
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts fall 30.24 percent in January
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts decreased by 30.24 percent month-on-month in January, reaching US$254.27 million, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This follows a decline from US$364.51 million recorded in December.
Fruit and vegetable processing industry in Vietnam sees annual growth despite January decline
Vietnam’s processing and preserving of fruits and vegetables increased by 118.4 percent in January compared to the 2019 baseline, according to Vietnam’s Industrial Production Index. However, this was lower than December 2024, when output stood at 140.6 percent above 2019 levels.
Vietnam’s raw flour production sees solid annual growth in 2024
Year-on-year, the sector recorded an impressive 12.1 percent increase in December 2024 compared to December 2023. For the full year of 2024, cumulative growth reached 6.2 percent compared to 2023, reflecting steady progress in this essential industry.
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts drop by 8.09 percent in December
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts total US$4.34 billion for 2024, reflecting a strong performance despite the month-on-month decline. The “Other” category showed a slight increase of 1.40 percent month-on-month, reaching US$205.7 million.
Vietnam’s cashew nut imports rise by 32.53 percent in December
Tanzania emerged as the standout supplier in December, with imports surging by an extraordinary 855.01 percent to US$87.78 million. Indonesia also showed significant growth, with imports rising 33.47 percent to US$27.77 million.
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