Certifications can feel like alphabet soup — ASC, BAP, HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., EU approval numbers. But knowing which ones actually matter for your market can save you from expensive mistakes.I managed operations at Espersen Vietnam, an EU-certified facility, for over 8 ...
Read More »Frozen Basa Pangasius Skin Export | Premium Quality 2025
Basa fish skin (Pangasius skin) from Mekong Delta fish farms is a high-value byproduct used in gelatin and collagen production across pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and functional food industries. I source frozen basa pangasius skin from certified processing factories in Vietnam for ...
Read More »Sourcing Saba from Vietnam: Norwegian-Origin Mackerel Processed for Japanese & European Buyers
Saba — Japanese mackerel — is one of the more interesting sourcing stories in Vietnam’s seafood industry.The fish itself originates from Norway. It’s imported into Vietnam for processing — filleting, portioning, and freezing to Japanese specifications. For buyers who know ...
Read More »Vietnam’s Shrimp Export Surge 2024: Golden Opportunity for Global Buyers
Vietnam’s shrimp industry is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2024, positioning the country as a leading global supplier of premium shrimp products. With export values skyrocketing and production reaching record levels, international buyers have a unique opportunity to source high-quality Vietnamese ...
Read More »Sourcing Premium Vietnamese Seafood: A Consultant’s Guide for International Buyers
If you’re sourcing seafood from Vietnam, this guide is written from the inside. I spent over 8 years as Operations Manager at Espersen Vietnam — one of Denmark’s largest seafood processing groups. I’ve worked alongside the factories, navigated EU and ...
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Alan Pham | Vietnam Seafood Sourcing Insights A sourcing consultant's notes on Vietnam's seafood market