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Nafoods Group – Milestones on the journey of innovation

Content: Thanh Quynh - Technique: Diep Thanh DNUM_CCZABZCACF 13:45

During the 30-year journey of formation and development, Nafoods Group Joint Stock Company (Nafoods Group) has made many outstanding marks in investing in high-tech agriculture, contributing to the economic reconstruction of many difficult areas inside and outside the province.

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Publication date: 1/22/2025
Content: Thanh Quynh | Technique: Diep Thanh

During the 30-year journey of formation and development, Nafoods Group Joint Stock Company (Nafoods Group) has made many outstanding marks in investing in high-tech agriculture, contributing to the economic reconstruction of many difficult areas inside and outside the province.

1.

The first unit in Vietnam to be granted protection and trademark certification for 3 passion fruit varieties

In 2019, Nafoods Group marked its success in the field of passion fruit production when it was the first unit in Vietnam to be granted protection and trademark certification for 3 passion fruit varieties under the Nafoods brand, including: Que Phong 1, Nafoods 1, and Dai Nong 1 passion fruit varieties.

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The nursery and the Nafoods High-Tech Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Tri Le, Que Phong have been operating very well in recent times. Photo: Thanh Quynh

On November 4, 2024, at the announcement ceremony of products achieving the Vietnam National Brand in 2024, Nafoods Group's products were recognized as National Brands for the period 2024-2026. Among them, the company's passion fruit seedling brands include: Nafoods 1, Dai Nong 1, Que Phong 1.

2.

Promoting investment in high-tech agriculture in ethnic minority areas of Nghe An

Through the development of raw material areas, nursery gardens, the Institute of Research and Development of High-tech Agriculture in Que Phong district, Nafoods Passion Fruit Joint Stock Company (a subsidiary of Nafoods Group located in Tri Le, Que Phong) has been actively contributing to the economic transformation and improving the lives of local people over the past many years.

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Nafoods Group's 5 factories, seed institutes and raw material areas are located in many key mountainous areas nationwide. Photo: CSCC

The project of the nursery garden and the Nafoods High-tech Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Tri Le, Que Phong, is an ambitious step of Nafoods in the past 15 years in Tri Le, Que Phong.

Currently, the capacity of the seed institute is 8 million seedlings/year, especially in 2022, it will reach nearly 6.5 million passion fruit seedlings. The total output of seedlings from 2019 - 2024 is 19.5 million seedlings with a revenue of 471 billion VND.

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Nafoods Group representative received the award at the Ceremony to announce products achieving Vietnam National Brand in 2024. Photo: CSCC

Thanks to that development, Nafoods Group has created jobs and stable income for 200 regular workers, and up to 300 seasonal workers, who are ethnic minorities living in Tri Le commune, Que Phong district.

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Building a closed production and processing value chain

Nafoods Group completes a closed value chain for passion fruit products including: Research and development of passion fruit seedlings, biological products to support cultivation; Production and trading of seedlings and input materials; Supplying seeds, agricultural input materials and consulting, supporting cultivation techniques for farmers to ensure the best productivity and quality; Purchasing post-harvest fruit output from farmers at competitive prices; Bringing raw fruit to process products at factories; Distributing products to customers.

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Nafoods Group has completed a closed value chain for its products. Photo: CSCC

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Factory system located in many key locations

Nafoods Group currently owns 5 factories and seed institutes, located next to raw material areas across the country, including: Nafoods Tay Bac Factory in Moc Chau District - Son La; Nghe An Food Factory (Naprod) in Quynh Luu District, Nghe An Province; Que Phong Seed Institute in Tri Le Commune, Que Phong District, Nghe An Province; Tay Nguyen High-Tech Agricultural Complex in Pleiku City - Gia Lai; Nasoco Factory (Nafoods South) in Duc Hoa District, Long An Province.

Nafoods Group's main products include concentrated fruit juices, puree/NFC fruit juices, IQF frozen fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, nuts and passion fruit seedlings.

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Nafoods Group was honored in the Top 100 Vietnam Golden Star Awards 2024. Photo: CSCC

Currently, Nafoods Group's factory system consists of 4 factories. Total capacity is 7,800 tons of concentrated juice/year, 18,800 tons of Puree juice, NFC/year, 12,000 tons of IQF frozen vegetables and fruits/year, 850 tons of dried fruits/year. The production process system meets most of the strictest standards in the field of fruit production and processing such as AIJN, Halal, Kosher, BRC, SGF, ISO 22000:2005.

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Successfully exporting Vietnamese agricultural products to many demanding markets

Nafoods Group products are present in more than 70 countries, including demanding markets such as Europe, America, Japan, Korea, Middle East, Australia...

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Nafoods Group participates in the Worldfood Moscow Fair in Russia. Photo: CSCC

In the domestic market, Nafoods Group's consumer products have been distributed to more than 120 points of sale nationwide through supermarket chains, shopping malls, convenience store systems, rest stops, and airports.

6.

Join hands for the poor

Nafoods Group is a regular and active contributor to programs to support children in difficult circumstances to go to school and is a pioneer in supporting people affected by natural disasters and floods launched by the Fatherland Front Committees at all levels.

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Nafoods Group has always been a pioneer in community-oriented charity activities with a total value of up to billions of VND over the years. Photo: Thanh Quynh

The company has had many meaningful volunteer activities with high humanitarian values ​​such as supporting the Program: "Tet for the poor" organized by the People's Committee of Nghe An province and the provinces where the factory is located, investing in building traffic infrastructure with a total value of up to billions of VND.

2024 Prize:

- Vietnam national brand period 2024-2026.
- Top 100 Golden Stars of Vietnam (2024).
- Top enterprises with excellent export achievements in Nghe An province in 2024.
- Top 50 fastest growing enterprises in Vietnam.
- Top 10 innovative and creative enterprises in the food and beverage industry 2024.
- Top 5 best corporate governance businesses.

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