Long Son Joint Stock Company, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a premier cashew nut processor and exporter with a global footprint spanning over 50 countries. Established in 2008, the company has grown into one of Vietnam’s top private cashew enterprises, offering an integrated business model from raw cashew nut procurement to processing and packaging for B2B and retail markets.
Core Business and Offerings
Long Son specializes in the production and export of a wide range of cashew products tailored to international quality and safety standards. Their product categories include:
- Raw Cashew Kernels: Available in multiple grades including WW320, WW240, and other white wholes, with options for organic and kosher certifications.
- Roasted Cashews: Salted, unsalted, dry roasted, and flavored options such as cheese-coated, sesame, and spicy cashews.
- Snack Mixes: Value-added blends with dried fruits and mixed nuts designed for consumer markets.
Products are packaged in bulk for industrial and wholesale buyers or retail formats for private label distribution.
Specialization and Core USP
The company’s primary strengths lie in:
- Vertical Integration: Control over the entire supply chain from raw nut sourcing (in Vietnam and Africa) to final processing and packaging.
- Advanced Processing Facilities: Featuring modern roasting lines, grading machines, and vacuum packing technologies.
- Customization Capabilities: Providing OEM/private label services with tailored flavors, packaging sizes, and labeling for global retailers.
Long Son is known for delivering consistent quality at scale, serving both branded FMCG and private label businesses across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Financial Performance
Though not publicly traded, Long Son’s financial and operational data reflect strong growth:
- Annual Processing Capacity: Over 30,000 metric tons of cashew kernels.
- Export Value (2023): Estimated at over USD 75 million.
- Revenue Composition: Over 90% generated from international sales.
The company ranks among the top 10 cashew exporters in Vietnam, a country that accounts for over 60% of global cashew exports.
Shipment Records
Based on customs and trade data platforms:
- Top Export Destinations: United States, Germany, Netherlands, China, South Korea, UAE.
- Key Export Formats: Vacuum-packed raw kernels (50 lb), PET jars for roasted cashews, pillow packs for snack nuts.
- Shipping Volume: Over 1,500 containers exported annually (20’ and 40’ HQ combined).
Long Son’s consistent on-time shipments and compliance with import regulations have earned it preferred supplier status with major distributors and retail chains.
Target Market
The company serves a diverse international clientele:
- Importers and Distributors: Raw and roasted cashew buyers in the B2B food supply chain.
- Retailers and Supermarkets: Offering private label snack solutions in ready-to-shelve packaging.
- Food Manufacturers: Bulk kernel supply for further use in snacks, confectionery, and bakery applications.
- Health Food Channels: High-grade kernels for organic and clean-label markets.
Capabilities
- Production Facility: Over 40,000 m² of processing space located in Binh Phuoc Province, Vietnam’s cashew hub.
- Technology: Automated shelling, grading, metal detection, and roasting equipment from Europe and Japan.
- R&D: In-house team developing new flavors, blends, and packaging designs for global trends.
Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 22000: Certified food safety management system.
- HACCP: Implemented across all processing lines.
- BRCGS: Meeting high standards for UK and EU food safety requirements.
- FDA Registered: Eligible to export to the United States.
- Kosher and Halal Certified: Select products cater to religious dietary requirements.
- Organic Certified: USDA and EU Organic for relevant product lines.
These certifications ensure compliance with the world’s most stringent import and food safety regulations.
Customer Testimonials
“Long Son has been our most reliable supplier of cashew nuts for five consecutive years. Excellent consistency and prompt service.”
— Director of Sourcing, US Importer
“The flavored cashews from Long Son were a perfect fit for our premium snack range. Great taste and top-notch packaging.”
— Category Manager, European Retail Chain
Major Achievements
- 2016: Expanded export markets to the Middle East and Central Europe.
- 2019: Reached 25,000 MT annual processing milestone.
- 2021: Launched automated flavoring and packaging lines to increase value-added product share.
- 2022: Recognized by VINACAS (Vietnam Cashew Association) for excellence in export quality.
- 2023: Debuted a new range of retail-ready flavored cashew snacks for Southeast Asia and North America.
With scalable production, stringent quality control, and a dynamic approach to product innovation, Long Son Joint Stock Company continues to reinforce its position as a trusted leader in Vietnam’s cashew export industry.
