New Zealand companies showcase apple, kiwi in HCM City – Viet Nam News

HCMCITYNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the governmentsinternational business development agency,on Thursdaykickstarted its 2023 Made With Care Campaign toreinforce the strong trade relations between New Zealand and VitNam.

Thecampaignprovidesa platform for New Zealand brands to introduce their products to local retailers.

Speakingat the launch,Tredene Dobson,New Zealands ambassador to Vit Nam, said:The food and beverages sector is a particular success story in our trade relationship with Vit Nam, making up the majority of exports, [worth] a total of NZ$798 million last year.

This event is a fantastic chance to expand the brand value of New Zealands outstanding, great-tasting and healthy food and beverage products to the Vietnamese market, and further boost the collaboration between New Zealand and Vietnamese partners in this sector.

Inthe not too distant future, Vietnamese willbe able to enjoy delicious New Zealand strawberries and squash, and New Zealand consumers will be sampling VitNams delectable pomelos and limes, thanks to market access agreements signed between our countries late last year, she said.

An MoUwas also signed by NZTE with several retailers during the event.

Giang Nguyn,countrymanager of NZTE Vit Nam, said:We know Vietnamese consumers buy fruits based on trust in their retailers. So, as part of our ongoing commitment to the Vietnamese market, we are delighted to have the opportunity to partner with four retailers to bring safe, tasty, nutritious, ethical, and premium quality New Zealand apples and kiwis to Vietnamese consumers.

Eight New Zealand apple and kiwi companies will be participating in the retail promotionstobe launched at selected Aeon Mall, Central Retail, LOTTE Mart, and WinMart stores in HCMCity and H Niin June and July.

Dobson handed over donations made by her government and 10 companies to four non-governmental organisations.

Donated for a third year, it will see brands provide seven tons of fruits and almost 1,000 litres of milk to children and adults in HCM City and H Ni.

The four NGOs are Blue Dragon Childrens Foundation, Maison Chance, Operation Smile, and VinaCapital Foundation. VNS

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