Nguyen Vu Toan, deputy general director of Saigon Co.op, said they have stockpiled nearly VND4.9 trillion (US$212.3 million) worth of goods for Tet, a 20 per cent increase from last year. The co-operative would increase quality inspections of its supermarkets 10-fold over normal months, he added. … [Read more...] about HCM City to ensure food safety, steady prices during Tet
Future supply chain share price
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 18
According to the General Director of the Vina T&T company, Nguyen Dinh Tung, a short-term benefit created by the RCEP is favourable conditions being created for talks on opening export markets for more agricultural products. Commitments and trade facilitation measures under the deal will also promote the growth of new supply chains, thus boosting international-standard agricultural production. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 18
HCM City reports no food poisoning in abbreviated school year
The south-eastern province of Đồng Nai has 32 industrial parks, where meals are provided to workers by companies employing cooks, hiring food suppliers to come and cook in their canteens or contracting food suppliers to cook elsewhere and deliver the food. … [Read more...] about HCM City reports no food poisoning in abbreviated school year
Holiday shoppers urged to be aware of unsafe food sold online
Home-based food businesses need to meet the same food safety requirements as other firms regardless of size. However, most home-based food businesses are unregistered. It is unlikely that food prepared in a home kitchen would meet the required food safety standards and labelling requirements. … [Read more...] about Holiday shoppers urged to be aware of unsafe food sold online
Coffee exports, consumption drop due to COVID-19
Thai Nhu Hiep, director of Vinh Hiep Coffee Company, said that decline in coffee consumption had occurred around the world, not just in Viet Nam, and that Viet Nam has many opportunities to increase market share in large markets such as the EU, Japan and South Korea. … [Read more...] about Coffee exports, consumption drop due to COVID-19