Cooperatives in Việt Nam Drive Green Transformation to Boost Exports

Date: March 24, 2025
Source: bizhub.vn, ovietnam.vn

Overview

Việt Nam’s cooperatives adopt green practices. They shift to sustainable production. This change boosts global competition. Markets now want nature-friendly products. Key export zones—the EU, US, China, Japan, and South Korea—enforce strict rules.

Global Trends and Market Demands

• Worldwide, green production stands central.
• Consumers and regulators demand safe goods.
• They require clear links between production and product safety, traceability, food safety, neat packaging, and strict quarantine.
• The EU, for instance, specifies eco-friendly methods.
• The Union checks animal health, plant care, eco packaging, and traceable production.

Cooperative Adaptations

Adoption of VietGAP and Organic Farming

• Đông Triều Custard Apple Cooperative uses VietGAP and organic methods.
• They achieve yields over 10 tonnes per hectare.
• This practice boosts income by about VNĐ70 million per hectare compared to old methods.
• Their system links production steps for better traceability and a cleaner environment.

Eco-Friendly Packaging Innovations

• Tam Nông Vietnam Cooperative in HCM City makes chilli sauce and farm products.
• They tailor packaging for Japan’s strict rules.
• They use aluminum trays to tie safety to sustainability.
• This design builds a trusted green brand image.

Biodegradable Products

• Sông Hồng Agricultural Cooperative builds Ecos straws from organic vegetables.
• The straws break down naturally.
• After use, fish may even consume these products.
• The FDA certifies them in the USA.
• This link opens a route to global markets.

Organic Tea Production

• Liên Minh Safe Agricultural Products Cooperative shifts to organic tea farming.
• They use organic fertilizers and use fewer chemicals.
• They produce about 3 tonnes of dried tea each month.
• Their monthly yield earns over VNĐ500 million.
• Their process links safety standards with lower pollution.

Challenges: Organic Certification Fraud

• Some actors fake organic certification.
• This fraud harms trust and the reputation of cooperatives.
• Trần Văn Hiếu, Director of DACE Company, stresses the need for legitimate certificates.
• Real labels like EU Organic and USDA Organic help goods sell 10–25% more.
• Fraud breaks the link between quality and export potential.

Conclusion

Vietnamese cooperatives make green change a key link in growth.
They use sustainable farming, eco packaging, and honest organic labels to meet strict global needs.
This clear connection between nature, production, and quality boosts exports and protects our earth.

Related Initiatives and Developments

• Huế City and Vingroup join to promote green growth.
• Small and medium firms in HCM City face digital gaps and green shifts.
• Vietnamese makers use sustainable branding to link with international markets.

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