Sweden has brought advanced, future-oriented green solutions to the Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition 2025 (Vietnam FoodExpo 2025).
On 12 November, the “Try Swedish” pavilion officially opened at booth C5-8, Hall A1, Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
This initiative is jointly organized by the Embassy of Sweden and Business Sweden in Vietnam, with the participation of several leading Swedish companies in the fields of food, processing technology, and environmentally friendly packaging.
The event takes place within the framework of Vietnam FoodExpo 2025, the country’s largest annual food and beverage industry exhibition, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade). The Try Swedish pavilion serves as a bridge to enhance cooperation between Vietnamese and Swedish businesses in developing clean, safe, and low-emission food supply chains.
According to the Global Food Security Index and the Environmental Performance Index, Sweden ranks among the world’s top 10 countries in food safety and environmental efficiency. The Nordic nation also maintains one of the lowest rates of foodborne illnesses in Europe, thanks to its robust legal framework and stringent production standards.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Johan Ndisi, Ambassador of Sweden to Vietnam, emphasized: “The Swedish food story is one of responsibility, innovation, and trust. We believe that good food should be good not only for people but also for the planet. Through the Try Swedish pavilion, we hope to foster new partnerships and contribute to the development of a more sustainable food industry between our two countries.”
Participating companies such as Tetra Pak, Källbergs, and ControlCert presented proven solutions for reducing carbon emissions, enhancing food safety, and optimizing supply-chain efficiency.
Nguyen Thi Hoang Thuy, Director and Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Sweden, affirmed that Vietnam’s Trade Office stands ready to cooperate closely with Business Sweden to promote two-way trade and investment in the food sector. The aim is to develop a safe, low-emission food supply chain between Vietnam and Sweden, generating sustainable added value for both markets.
Representing the business community, Nguyen Thanh Giang, Managing Director of Tetra Pak Vietnam, noted that cooperation between the two sides is opening new pathways for the food industry. By combining Sweden’s cutting-edge technologies with Vietnam’s dynamic market, “we are accelerating the transition toward a safe, efficient, and sustainable food ecosystem that delivers long-term benefits for both people and the planet,” she said.
At the pavilion, visitors can explore environmentally friendly product samples, low-carbon packaging technologies, and advanced processing solutions. Vietnam is increasingly regarded as a promising market for green food-technology solutions, and its cooperation with Sweden opens opportunities for technology transfer, new value-chain development, and progress toward national sustainability goals.
Through its presence at Vietnam FoodExpo 2025, Sweden reaffirms its role as a trusted partner accompanying Vietnam on its path toward green economic development and deeper international integration.