PHILIPPINES TO IMPOSE 60-DAY RICE IMPORT SUSPENSION, STARTING 01 SEPTEMBER 2025
The Philippine Government has just announced that starting from September 1st, 2025, rice imports in the Philippines will be suspended for 60 days. This decision was made in the context of the drop in rice prices in the Philippines, raising concerns about its influence on farmers’ livelihoods. The Philippine Government expects that restricting imports will help raise domestic paddy purchase prices while creating more favorable conditions for the consumption of local agricultural products.
HKTDC FOOD EXPO PRO 2025 IN HONG KONG
HKTDC Food Expo PRO 2025, held from August 14th to 16th in Hong Kong, is a premier professional food exhibition organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. GAFOOD was proud to participate in the HKTDC Food Expo PRO 2025, introducing Vietnam’s rich agricultural heritage and the high quality of its rice and food products to a global audience. During this event, GAFOOD had the opportunity to present a wide range of premium products, including: Premium Vietnam Rice, known for its superior quality, natural aroma, and sustainable production practices; Instant Pho, offering the authentic taste of traditional Vietnamese cuisine in a convenient, ready-to-cook format; and fresh tropical Vietnamese fruits, widely selected for their freshness and flavor. By showcasing these products, GAFOOD demonstrated not only the quality and safety of Vietnamese food but also the integration of innovation, convenience, and sustainability in production.
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STRENGTHENING THE PROMOTION OF VIETNAMESE RICE IN THE HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
By the collaboration between the Vietnam Food Association, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Rice Importers Association, a business network seminar promoting Vietnamese rice products took place in Hong Kong (China) on August 15th. This seminar gained the participation of around 40 leading Vietnamese rice and agricultural exporters together with representatives from rice trading enterprises from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with the purpose of creating opportunities for enterprises to have access to the latest information on production, trade and rice consumption situation in Vietnam and Hong Kong.
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Business Training Program HALAL STANDARD AWARENESS
Muslim food is a large and potential market with 2 billion Muslim consumers and the number is still growing. Therefore, obtaining Halal certification for food will be a big step forward as well as a passport for our products to enter this demanding but potential market. Understanding that importance, we always put Halal awareness training for employees as one of the top priorities when exporting rice.
We - GAFOOD, respect all Religious and Cultural Practices!🤝
ENTERPRISES YET TO MAKE USE OF EVFTA WHEN EXPORTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS TO EU
Five months after the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) took effect, many agricultural export products increased in both volume and value. However, some key export products of Vietnam have not taken advantage of the EVFTA yet, such as cashew, honey, and sugarcane industries.
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THE 1ST INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW
In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, traditional international fairs and exhibitions have not reopened, Algeria has implemented plans to organize online fairs and exhibitions to create trade opportunities between businesses in the world and the country.
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ST25 RICE OF VIETNAM WINS AWARD AT WORLD'S BEST RICE CONTEST 2020
Vietnamese rice ST25 has been awarded the second prize at the World's Best Rice Contest 2020 which took place within the framework of the 12th world rice conference from December 1 to December 3 in the United States.
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HEALTH BENEFIT OF RED RICE
Red rice is a kind of unpolished rice which has higher nutritional value compared to white rice or even polished rice. Cooking time is comparatively more than white rice and it has a nutty taste and more gratifying flavor. It is fiber rich content, Vitamin B1 & B2, iron and calcium. Because of higher nutritive content and health advantages of red rice, it is strongly advised for heart patients as well as diabetics.
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