New trends in food processing discussed at Ho Chi Minh City conference

A conference on new trends and technologies in food processing was jointly held by the Ho Chi Minh City Trade and Promotion Centre (ITPC) and the Saigon Technology University (STU) on May 26.
ITPC Deputy Director Nguyen Tuan speaks at the event.
ITPC Deputy Director Nguyen Tuan speaks at the event.

According to experts, at 19%, food processing is currently the largest industry in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector, demonstrating its important role in meeting the domestic and export demand for food.

In addition, the domestic food processing industry has a stable market, a competitive edge over foreign rivals and potential for further growth.

The industry can access even larger markets as Vietnam has signed several free trade agreements, the participants said.

The ITPC expects that the conference will support food processors to catch up with new trends and technologies so that they can diversify their products and pursue sustainable export.

The conference aimed to assist enterprises in attracting investment and increasing their capacity to push for greater international integration.

NDO