VIETFISH 2025: Innovation and Sustainability at the Heart of Vietnam’s Seafood Future

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Taking place from August 20 to 22 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, this year’s event marks a transformation with a new brand identity, carrying the message “Innovation – Sustainability.”

Innovation – The Key to Overcoming Challenges

In the context of a volatile export market and increasingly stringent requirements from international markets, innovation has become a vital factor. It not only enables Vietnamese enterprises to compete more effectively on the global stage but also opens up opportunities to win over domestic consumers – a promising yet underexplored market.

As such, VIETFISH 2025 promises to be a gathering place for internationally certified products and cutting-edge technologies that facilitate aquaculture, processing, and seafood preservation.

Here, businesses will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and stay updated on the latest regulations in areas such as:

  • Traceability – Products must have transparent documentation from farming and harvesting to processing.

  • No banned chemical residues – Compliance with regulations on antibiotic and pesticide residues.

  • International certification – Certifications such as ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council), MSC (Marine Stewardship Council), and BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) are being updated with increasingly strict requirements.

Enterprises will also have access to modern solutions such as:

  • Closed-loop aquaculture systems – An integrated production chain covering broodstock, feed, farming, water treatment, processing, and distribution in a modern, tightly connected process.

  • Advanced processing technologies – Applying deep-processing techniques to create value-added products that meet the diverse demands of consumers.

  • Preservation and transportation – State-of-the-art freezing technologies that maintain product quality and flavor while meeting the highest food safety standards.

Sustainability – A Commitment to the Future

Alongside innovation, sustainability is the core focus of VIETFISH 2025. Vietnam’s seafood industry is facing significant environmental challenges such as climate change, water pollution, and the depletion of marine resources.

VIETFISH 2025 affirms its commitment to supporting businesses in sustainable development through:

  • Eco-friendly farming practices – Implementing circular aquaculture models that minimize negative impacts on ecosystems and ensure efficient waste management.

  • Safe and high-quality products – Meeting the highest food safety standards from farming to processing and distribution.

  • Plastic waste reduction – Encouraging the use of recycled materials and eco-friendly packaging in production and packaging processes.

Time: August 20–22
Venue: SECC – 799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City