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.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports fall 8.1 percent in August
Vietnam imported US$228.18 million of fruits and vegetables in August, down 8.09 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports reached US$1.68 billion.
Food processing: Vietnam cashew nut imports dominated by Cambodia, Ivory Coast in August
Vietnam imported US$394.49 million of cashew nuts in August, down 9.68 percent from July, according to Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. Year-to-date imports stood at US$3.32 billion.
Food processing: Vietnam’s processed seafood output rises in July, strong year-to-date growth
Vietnam produced an estimated 633,100 tonnes of processed seafood in July 2025, up from 624,800 tonnes in June, according to Vietnam’s National Office of Statistics.
Food processing: Japan, USA top destinations for Vietnam pastry and cereals products exports in July
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets and cereals products reached $103,875,995 in July 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a 2.48 percent increase compared to June, and this strong performance contributed to a year-to-date total of $697,346,576.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top export destinations for cashew nut in July 2025
Vietnam’s cashew nut exports saw a slight decline in July 2025, reaching $460,101,818, a 0.75 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Seafood: Where Vietnam’s fishery products exports went in July 2025
Vietnam’s exports of fishery products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $971,581,934, a 7.21 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top import origins for pastries, sweets and cereal products (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of pastries, sweets and cereal products saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $49,767,763, a 2.97 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top import origins for wheat (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of wheat saw a decrease in July 2025, reaching $60,561,540, a -31.41 percent decrease compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top import origins for cashew nut (July 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of cashew nuts saw an increase in July 2025, reaching $436,742,817, a 4.18 percent increase compared to June 2025, according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Brazilian meat producer JBS to build two plants in Vietnam
Brazilian meat giant JBS S.A. is set ti invest in two export-oriented food processing plants in Vietnam, starting with Hai Phong and followed by Ho Chi Minh City, The Investor has reported. The investment, worth around US$100 million, was first hinted at by Brazil’s president in March and later confirmed by JBS executives.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top import sources for wheat (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of wheat saw a slight decline in June 2025, reaching $88,299,181, a -3.01 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s top cashew nut buyers (countries) in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $463,592,001, a -15.84 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam fruit and vegetable imports, source countries (June 2025)
Vietnam’s imports of fruits and vegetables saw a significant increase in June 2025, reaching $214,043,921, a 9.36 percent increase compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food processing: Vietnam’s leading cashew nut suppliers in June 2025
Vietnam’s imports of Cashew nut saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $419,206,980, a -3.45 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Agriculture: Vietnam’s top export destinations for coffee (June 2025)
Vietnam’s exports of coffee saw a significant decline in June 2025, reaching $677,919,254, a -21.16 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Food & beverage: Vietnam’s top export destinations for pastry, sweets, and cereal products in June 2025
Vietnam’s exports of pastry, sweets, and cereals products experienced a slight decrease in June 2025, reaching $101,359,454, a -1.24 percent decrease compared to May 2025 according to the latest data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
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.
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