Amidst a volatile global economy, Vietnam’s food and beverage (F&B) industry is strongly shifting towards in-depth development, using innovation in raw materials and technology as drivers to enhance competitiveness.
Vietnam has made remarkable progress in the food production sector, especially in food processing. Vietnam has become a leading global producer and exporter of food, with a range of agricultural products leading in exports such as rice, coffee, pepper, cashew nuts, and seafood. According to the Ho Chi Minh City Food and Beverage Association (FFA), Vietnam’s food industry is gradually shifting from growth based on scale to development based on quality and standards, as reflected in economic indicators in the first months of 2026. Specifically, in the first two months of 2026, the industrial production index of the food processing sector maintained stable growth, reaching 13.2%, significantly higher than the 7.7% of the whole year 2025. Vietnam’s export activities also recorded positive results, with export turnover in the first quarter of 2026 reaching US$16.69 billion, an increase of 5.9% – the highest level in the last six years (2021-2026). Of these, agricultural products continued to account for the largest share at US$8.93 billion, followed by forestry products at US$4.11 billion and aquatic products at US$2.62 billion.
The current global situation is witnessing many fluctuations in energy prices and logistics costs, leading to increased production costs. Requirements for food safety standards, traceability, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria are becoming increasingly stringent… This reality has created an urgent need for Vietnamese businesses to invest in technology and improve production processes to meet market demands, aiming for convenient, healthy, branded, and transparent products. Many advanced technologies are being applied in Vietnam’s food and beverage production, such as green extraction technology using ultrasound, microwaves, or supercritical CO₂ to efficiently and sustainably extract bioactive compounds; Nanotechnology and microencapsulation help preserve the biological activity of nutrients, increasing stability and absorption; High-pressure processing (HPP) and freeze-drying also contribute to preserving natural flavor and nutritional value without the need for synthetic additives, etc. Vietnamese products not only meet the world’s technological and quality requirements better, but the effective utilization of free trade agreements such as CPTPP, EVFTA, RCEP… is also an important leverage to expand Vietnam’s food and beverage exports, especially to potential markets such as the Middle East, India, and Latin America… creating a competitive price advantage for products originating from Vietnam. Currently, Vietnam exports food and beverages to 180 countries.
Furthermore, according to the Vietnam Beer, Wine and Beverage Association (VBA), the Vietnamese beverage industry has been investing heavily in green, circular, and sustainable practices such as: saving and reusing water in the production process; using raw materials without waste; reducing packaging materials, etc., which helps save resources and generate new ideas. In addition, the trend of applying artificial intelligence (AI) in production and business management is also raising the production efficiency of the Vietnamese beverage industry to a new level.
Vietnam is asserting its position as a leading global food producer, with export turnover for many items (seafood, fruits and vegetables, cashews, coffee, rice) exceeding $2 billion, and is strongly attracting foreign investors. Products suitable for export are high value-added, deeply processed products, which are trending, such as: coconut products (coconut milk, coconut water), agricultural products, fresh and dried fruits and vegetables, plant-based beverages, and distinctive spices… To provide opportunities for foreign businesses and investors seeking business opportunities and reputable Vietnamese exporters, the Vietnam International Sourcing 2026 (VIS) will be held from September 3-5, 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Phu Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The fair will bring together more than 600 Vietnamese manufacturers/exporters with 12,000 export-eligible products in the following sectors: Food and Beverages; Household Goods; Lifestyle & Care. Personal Care; Export Supply Chain Exhibition. The organizers aim to facilitate and promote connections between foreign retail distribution channels, importers, and domestic manufacturing and exporting businesses. Participants include Vietnamese industry associations, manufacturing and exporting businesses, international retail and distribution corporations (including Acon, Amazon, Central Retail, Carrefour, Coppel, Decathlon, MegaMarket, Walmart, etc.), foreign businesses supplying machinery, equipment, and raw materials for production in Vietnam, and supply chain service providers (including logistics, banking, and insurance companies)…
Interested businesses are invited to visit the event website at https://www.vietnamsourcingexpo.vn/en/
or contact the Vietnamese Trade Office in Singapore via the following contact information:
VIETNAMESE TRADE OFFICE – VIETNAMESE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE
Address: 10 Leedon Park, S267887
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Mobile (Whatsapp/Viber): +65 89075885 (Ms. Quynh)
