VIETFISH is organized annually by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), a pioneer in all activities related to the Vietnamese seafood industry. Along with the development of VASEP, VIETFISH has also gained remarkable achievements. Serving as the first playground for businesses to exhibit seafood products that meet the highest food safety requirements of the world market, it shows the continuous efforts of the Vietnamese seafood business community. Alongside the strong growth of the seafood industry, VIETFISH has created a reliable Vietnamese seafood brand domestically and internationally.
VIETFISH – a large-scale seafood exhibition
For over two decades, VIETFISH has consistently pursued the mission of creating a professional exhibition—a reliable and inviting destination for the business community. VIETFISH has established a reputation throughout the country, making it the most anticipated and attractive event in the seafood industry.
The VIETFISH exhibition is regarded as a vital trade promotion activity, bringing significant economic value and providing practical opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises
The VIETFISH exhibition is regarded as a vital trade promotion activity, bringing significant economic value and providing practical opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises. It has contributed to the export achievements of the seafood industry and Vietnamese products over the past two decades.
Besides, the exhibition is also a place to introduce and consult the latest technologies serving all stages in the seafood industry from farming, processing, packaging to novel solutions for the seafood industry from leading countries in these fields in the world.
Important event can’t be missed
At the annual seafood exhibition, tens of thousands of fresh aquatic products are displayed
At the annual seafood exhibition, tens of thousands of fresh aquatic products, frozen items, processed aquatic goods, canned commodities, dry products, machinery, equipment, and aquaculture services are displayed and promoted. This display aims to present a diverse and comprehensive overview of Vietnam's seafood industry.
Following the successes of previous years, Vietfish 2023, with the theme "Quality Connected Destination," will further reinforce the notion of quality by evaluating the value of Vietnamese seafood in the global market. Additionally, efforts will be made to enhance the proportion of products subjected to deep processing, increasing their variety and convenience. Quality will not only revolve around processing but will also emphasize the seamless coordination of all supply chain stages, aligning with the highest international standards in terms of food safety, environmental practices, and social responsibility.
Within the framework of the program, direct and online connections, specialized seminars are also organized
Vietfish 2023 promises to be a monumental event, encompassing a space of over 8,000 m2. The event will bring together more than 220 companies, occupying 420 booths from Vietnam and 14 other countries. This platform will facilitate the introduction of high-tech production line outputs to a wide array of interested visitors.
Within the framework of the program, direct and online connections, specialized seminars are also organized to help increase the efficiency in attracting investment and trade between domestic and foreign enterprises. More specifically, Vietfish will give Vietnamese consumers the opportunity to experience extremely convenient and delicious products to serve a variety of tastes.
The return of the event in August promises to bring an exciting, exciting atmosphere and allows us to hope for a quick recovery of the industry in the near future.
Compiled by Thuy Linh
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(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of VIETFISH 2026 on August 19 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), U.S. Consul General Melissa Brown highlighted the important role of the exhibition in connecting Vietnam’s growing seafood industry with buyers, suppliers, and partners from the United States and around the world.
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