Vietnam's major food and beverage companies, including Vinamilk, the country's largest dairy firm, will participate in the Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition (SEOUL FOOD 2026) from June 9 to 12 at KINTEX in Goyang, South Korea. This event comes as both countries aim to expand economic cooperation, targeting a trade volume of $150 billion by 2030. The exhibition is expected to serve as a platform for collaboration in the food and beverage sector between Vietnam and South Korea.
On June 1, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) announced that it would send a delegation of Vietnamese companies to the SEOUL FOOD 2026 as part of its 2026 National Trade Promotion Program. The Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition, organized by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), is one of Asia's leading food exhibitions and has been held annually since 1983. Last year, Vietnam showcased its culinary offerings under the theme "Food of VIỆTNAM" at the exhibition, introducing various Vietnamese dishes to South Korean consumers.
This year, 28 Vietnamese food and beverage companies will participate, with a dedicated pavilion covering over 180 square meters. This initiative is part of Vietnam's key trade promotion efforts with South Korea, aimed at enhancing brand visibility, expanding export opportunities, and strengthening business collaborations with international buyers and global distribution networks. The pavilion will highlight the diversity and competitiveness of Vietnam's food and beverage industry while showcasing the achievements in high-value food development and processed food sectors to international buyers.
Additionally, the Vietnamese delegation will include various agricultural and food processing export companies, such as Vinamilk, Westfood, Napuz, Big C Food, DH Food, WANA, and DACE. These companies will showcase a range of products, including dairy, processed fruits, health foods, spices, beverages, and agricultural products. They plan to highlight their product competitiveness in line with global trends in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management and sustainable consumption through eco-friendly production processes, sustainable raw material usage, and environmentally friendly packaging.
A representative from VIETRADE stated, "We expect that participation in SEOUL FOOD 2026 will actively promote the excellence of Vietnam's food industry and create new business opportunities in the South Korean and global markets."
The exhibition is anticipated to provide Vietnamese companies with opportunities to expand their distribution networks in South Korea and discover new trading partners, thereby strengthening their presence in the South Korean and global markets. It is also expected to play a positive role in expanding food trade between the two countries, leveraging the Korea-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (VKFTA).
Meanwhile, economic exchanges between South Korea and Vietnam have become closer following President Lee Jae-myung's visit to Vietnam in April, with both countries aiming to achieve a trade volume of $150 billion by 2030.
As a result, the significant participation of major Vietnamese food and beverage companies in this exhibition is expected to further enhance economic cooperation in the food and beverage sector between the two countries.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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