Vinh Hoan Corporation is a globally recognized seafood enterprise and the largest exporter of pangasius fish (Pangasius hypophthalmus) in Vietnam. Headquartered in Cao Lanh, Dong Thap Province, the company has built a vertically integrated operation encompassing farming, processing, and export logistics. With its pioneering approach to sustainability, traceability, and product innovation, Vinh Hoan serves as a benchmark in the international aquaculture industry.
Company Overview and History
Founded in 1997, Vinh Hoan began as a small aquaculture venture and rapidly evolved into a publicly listed corporation on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE: VHC). The company has consistently led Vietnam’s pangasius export sector and is recognized for its commitment to high-quality, responsibly farmed fish products.
With over 6,000 employees, 6 aquaculture farms, and multiple processing facilities, Vinh Hoan’s fully integrated supply chain ensures end-to-end control of raw material quality, food safety, and sustainability.
Product Portfolio
Vinh Hoan offers a comprehensive range of value-added pangasius products, surimi items, and functional food ingredients derived from fish by-products.
1. Pangasius Products
- Skinless and boneless fillets (deep-skinned and well-trimmed)
- Strips, cubes, rolls, loins, and steak cuts
- Breaded and marinated fillets
- Ready-to-eat and fully cooked value-added products
- Moisture-controlled products with customized glazing
2. Surimi-Based Products (under Vinh Foods brand)
- Fish tofu
- Crabstick and crab chunk
- Stuffed fish balls and lucky bags
- Targeted at East Asian and European markets
3. Collagen and Gelatin (under Vina Cogen division)
- Hydrolyzed collagen peptide from fish skin
- Type I Gelatin for food and pharmaceutical use
- Produced using a clean-label process and exported globally
Manufacturing Capabilities
Vinh Hoan operates five state-of-the-art processing plants and one collagen extraction plant:
- Daily processing capacity: Over 500 metric tons of raw pangasius
- Cold storage capacity: 10,000+ metric tons
- Advanced IQF, block, and vacuum packaging lines
- In-house R&D center for product development and quality testing
- Collagen and gelatin plant certified under FSSC 22000
Export Performance and Market Reach
Vinh Hoan is Vietnam’s leading pangasius exporter, consistently accounting for 15–20% of the nation’s pangasius export value.
- Export markets: USA, EU (Netherlands, Germany, Spain), China, Japan, Middle East
- Annual revenue: Over $400 million USD (as per latest financial reports)
- Top 3 export destinations: United States, China, Netherlands
- Leading supplier to global retailers, foodservice chains, and OEM brands
Vinh Hoan’s export leadership is backed by strong partnerships with distributors, retailers, and institutional buyers worldwide.
Certifications and Quality Assurance
The company adheres to international food safety and sustainability standards, including:
- ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
- BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices)
- Global GAP
- FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRC, IFS
- FDA, EU, and China export approved
Their integrated traceability system ensures every product can be tracked from farm to fork.
Sustainability and Innovation
Vinh Hoan is an industry pioneer in sustainability:
- Zero-waste model: By-product utilization for collagen, gelatin, and fishmeal
- Investment in renewable energy and water treatment systems
- Participation in global initiatives such as Seafood Task Force and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP)
- Collaborations with WWF Vietnam, IDH, and Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI)
Through its "Coast Beacon" initiative, Vinh Hoan promotes responsible aquaculture practices and corporate social responsibility in the Mekong Delta.
Research & Development
Vinh Hoan’s R&D division focuses on:
- Nutritional improvement and clean-label formulations
- Functional food development using collagen peptides
- Advanced freezing technologies for improved product shelf life
The company is expanding into nutraceuticals, functional beverages, and medical-grade collagen to diversify its value chain.
Key Achievements
- Ranked No.1 pangasius exporter in Vietnam for over a decade
- Winner of Vietnam Gold Quality Seafood Exporter Award
- First Vietnamese company to develop fish-based collagen peptide at industrial scale
- Strategic supplier to global retail chains and foodservice brands
“Vinh Hoan represents the best of Vietnam’s aquaculture — their traceability and innovation are unmatched.” — Senior Buyer, European Retail Chain
“Their collagen peptides met all pharmaceutical standards for our functional food project.” — CEO, Health Supplement Brand, Japan
Strategic Vision
Vinh Hoan aims to lead the transformation of aquaculture into a more sustainable, transparent, and health-oriented sector. Future plans include:
- Expansion of collagen production into medical applications
- Increased automation and digitalization of supply chain
- Further vertical integration across feed, breeding, and branded retail
Through strategic investments, global partnerships, and sustainability-focused innovations, Vinh Hoan Corporation continues to redefine the standards of the international aquaculture industry.
