Minh Ha Company Limited is a well-established Vietnamese food manufacturing and export company known for its authentic sauces, traditional preserved seafood, and ready-to-cook Vietnamese meal kits. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the company plays a significant role in globalizing Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage by supplying high-quality, traditionally crafted products to markets across Asia, North America, and Europe.
Brief History
Founded by Nguyen Thi Nguyet Ha, Minh Ha Company Limited began as a small family-run operation focused on artisanal Vietnamese condiments. Over the years, it has grown into a fully integrated food production and export enterprise, committed to maintaining the authenticity of Vietnamese flavors while ensuring international standards of safety and packaging. The company remains one of Vietnam’s key exporters of Phu Quoc fish sauce and other native spice blends.
Core Business
Minh Ha operates in the domains of:
- Food manufacturing, specializing in traditional Vietnamese condiments, spices, and meal kits
- Export-oriented packaging and private labeling
- R&D for ethnic cuisine solutions customized for international markets
With a production facility located in southern Vietnam and long-standing supplier relationships in Phu Quoc and Mekong Delta regions, the company ensures a consistent supply of authentic ingredients.
Product and Service Offerings
1. Fish Sauce
- Signature product: Phu Quoc Fish Sauce, fermented naturally for over 12 months
- Nước mắm varieties with nitrogen flushing packaging for export
- EU-compliant sodium levels and free from added preservatives
2. Dipping Sauces
- Shrimp Satay
- Vegetarian Spring Roll Sauce
- Lemongrass & Baby Shrimp Dipping Sauce
These sauces are packed in easy-to-use PET bottles and glass jars for both retail and food service markets.
3. Cooking Sauces & Pastes
- Braising Sauce (Caramel Base)
- Pepper Braising Spice
- Tamarind Fish Paste
4. Salted and Preserved Seafood
- Preserved Fine Shrimp Paste
- Preserved Anchovy
- Preserved Gouramy Fish
- Vacuum-sealed and exported for Asian grocery chains
5. Spices and Aromatics
- Phu Quoc Pepper (black, white, pink)
- Fried Garlic and Fried Shallot (oil-reduced processing)
- Whole and crushed dried chilies
6. Meal Kits
- Includes all required sauces, rice noodles, and seasoning sachets
- Popular formats: Pho with Beef, Bun Cha, Spring Roll (Nem), Summer Roll (Goi Cuon)
- Exported in vacuum-packed and shelf-stable formats
Specialization and Core USP
Minh Ha’s success lies in:
- A vertically integrated supply chain that sources directly from Vietnamese spice farms and fisheries
- Maintaining the traditional fermentation techniques for fish sauce in Phu Quoc
- Small-batch production that ensures flavor integrity
- Custom OEM/private label services for ethnic food retailers and specialty importers
- Fully compliant with FDA, EU Food Safety Directives, and Halal guidelines
Financial Performance
While private, trade and export data indicates:
- Estimated annual revenue (2023): USD 3.8–4.6 million
- Export contribution: ~75% of total sales
- Sales channels: 45% through direct international distributor orders, 30% via private label contracts, 25% via e-commerce and local partners
Shipment and Export Records
Based on data from Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade:
- Key markets: United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, France, and Germany
- Export volumes: ~100 metric tons/year of sauce and spice products
- Monthly shipments: Averaging 8 containers (20ft), including mixed-load pallet exports
- Strong presence in Vietnamese grocery aisles across North America and Europe
Target Market
- Retailers of Southeast Asian groceries in overseas markets
- Food service businesses and restaurants offering Vietnamese cuisine
- Importers and distributors of ethnic meal kits, sauces, and preserved foods
- OEM buyers looking for authentic Vietnamese production with English, French, or Japanese labeling
Capabilities
- Production Facility: Located in Ho Chi Minh City with HACCP-compliant lines
- Packaging: Flexible options including glass, pouch, PET bottles, and eco-friendly formats
- Private Labeling: Available with multilingual label development
- Ingredient Traceability: Batch coding and origin certification for each SKU
- Export Compliance: Experience with FDA, EFSA, JAS, and GCC regulations
Certifications and Compliance Records
- Thai FDA and EU Food Safety Standard compliant
- HACCP certified for production and handling
- All products undergo lab testing for microbial levels, heavy metals, and allergens
- Halal certification in progress for GCC markets
Customer Testimonials
Imported distributor feedback and B2B reviews:
- “Minh Ha’s fish sauce is our highest turnover Vietnamese condiment—authentic taste and clean labeling.” – Importer, California
- “Reliable partner for preserved seafood with well-documented customs paperwork.” – Wholesaler, Germany
Major Achievements
- Featured at SIAL Paris 2022 under the Vietnamese Pavilion
- Successfully listed SKUs with major Asian grocery chains like H Mart (US) and T&T Supermarket (Canada)
- Nominated for Vietnam Export Excellence Award 2023
- Expanded meal kit product line for Korean and Japanese convenience chains in 2024
Minh Ha Company Limited represents the future of Vietnamese culinary exports—a company rooted in tradition, but responsive to global demand. Through careful craftsmanship, compliant operations, and effective international logistics, Minh Ha continues to bring the bold, aromatic essence of Vietnam to tables around the world.
