The Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association has just officially launched on the afternoon of October 27 after receiving the decision to establish from the Ministry of Home Affairs with 117 members, of which 110 are officially enterprises from 20 provinces across the country 2 associate members and 5 honorary members.
Launch of the Executive Committee of Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association this afternoon (October 27). Photo: Ngoc Ha.
The association’s goal is to unite the traditional fish sauce producer, create a common voice, and support each other in promoting the brand and exploiting the export market.
The Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association has its predecessor from the Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Club established in 2016, under the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
In May 2017, the Club formed a Campaign Committee to establish the Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association with 17 members who are individuals, production and business organizations, scientists, experts who understand fish sauce. . On September 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued Decision 309 on the establishment of Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association.
Also today, the first congress of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association Vietnam term 2020-2025 took place, Ms. Ho Thi Kim Lien, President of the Fish Sauce Association of Phu Quoc district, province. Kien Giang was elected as the President of the Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association term I, term 2020-2025.
At the same time, Mr. Tran Huu Chien, Director of Bay Hong Hanh Production, Trading and Service Co., Ltd, Mr. Le Tran Phu Duc, Director of Phan Thiet Fish Sauce Joint Stock Company, Mr. Tran Van Quang, Chairman , Director of Thai Binh Seafood Joint Stock Company and Ms. Tran Be Dung Vice Chairman of Minh Bach Food Association were elected Vice Chairman of Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association for term 2020-2025. In addition, the meeting also elected an Inspection Committee with 3 members: Ms. Nguyen Thi Tinh, Advisor of the Phu Quoc Fish Sauce Association, Ms. Ong Thi Kim Ngan, Deputy Director of Fisheries and Water Processing Co., Ltd. Thanh Ha sauce and Mr. Le Ngoc anh, Director of Le Gia Food & Trading Service Company Limited. In addition, the congress also elected the first-class BCH with 21 members, including Mr. Huynh Ngoc Diep, Director of 584 Nha Trang Seafood Joint Stock Company.
Vietnam is the leading producer of traditional fish sauce in the world, with a capacity of 170-180 million liters per year. The fish sauce villages of Vietnam from South to North with many recipes for brewing and distillation for different types of fish sauce. Many members of the association have successfully brought traditional fish sauce to Amazon and supermarkets in many countries. Modern technology is also applied in many factories producing fish sauce that are members of the association. However, traditional fish sauce is generally subject to great competition from industrial sauces due to price and taste factors.
“The establishment of the Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association helps strengthen links, cooperation, protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises and traditional fish sauce manufacturers”, said Huynh Ngoc Diep, Giam Director of Nha Trang 584 Fisheries Joint Stock Company said.
Mr. Huynh Ngoc Diep, Director of 584 Nha Trang Seafood Joint Stock Company. Photo: Ngoc Ha.
In addition to the participation of enterprises and production units, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Traditional Fish Sauce Association also has the participation of experts and researchers who are knowledgeable about traditional fish sauce, contributing to helping the industry to develop synchronous and sustainable, in line with the consumption trends of the domestic and export markets.
Source: ndh.vn – Translated by fintel.vn
