Two consultation meetings on the code of conduct on environmentally responsible business practices for the coffee sector and the fruit & vegetable sector
Within the framework of the project “Advancing environmentally responsible business for the coffee sector and the fruit & vegetable sector in Vietnam”, on September 22th and September 24th, Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute (VIRI) in collaboration with the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA) and the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (VINAFRUIT) held…
Webinar on Consumer demand for Sustainable products in Asia: Successes and challenges.
On September 21, 2021, Dr. Nguyen Bao Thoa, Director of VIRI, Eco-Fair project director chaired by VIRI will participate as a speaker for Webinar on Consumer demand for Sustainable products in Asia: Successes and challenges. This webinar will be organized by International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Evidensia Asia is home to the majority…
Eco-Fair project and figures
Up to now, the Eco-Fair project “Promotion of supply and demand of Eco-Fair agri-food processing products in Vietnam” has gained outstanding achievements through various courses about ‘Sustainable Development’ and interesting information and activities online. Specifically, by the end of April 2021, the project has: 781 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) registered to participate In…
Criteria of eco fair products: Opportunities and challenges of exporting rice to the EU
The European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) between EU and Vietnam provides a specific provision related to promoting eco-fair products. In which, rice is considered the main export commodity of our country. The potential and challenges of Vietnam’s rice exports when signing the EVFTA agreement. Rice maintain its position as one of the key export…
The cashew industry overcomes challenges to take advantage of EVFTA
After nearly 30 years of participating in exporting, Vietnam’s cashew industry has gradually growing, being one of our country’s main agricultural export products. However, toward sustainable development, the industry still needs to put more effort to breakthrough. Great potential Cashew Anacardium Occidentale L belongs to Anacardiaceae family, in the Order Rutales. Cashew trees is grown…
Eco-Fair project received various positive feedback and interest from learners!
After more than 6 months of operation with different courses delivered to enterprises and consumers, the Eco-Fair project “Promotion of supply and demand of Eco-Fair agri-food processing products in Vietnam” has received various positive feedbacks and comments, which give high appreciation for not only its usefulness and meaningfulness but also the advanced method of mobile-based…
The meeting with 4C organization
Within the framework of the project “Advancing environmentally responsible business practice for the fruit and vegetable sector and the coffee sector in Vietnam”, VIRI held an online meeting with 4C organization. On the project side, in addition to VIRI, there is also the participation of UNDP and Vietnam Cocoa Coffee Association (VICOFA). VIRI introduced the…
Notification
In light of the complicated situation of the COVID-19 epidemic, in order to maintain the health of our staff and prevent the risk of infection, VIRI staff are working online at home as a precautionary measure from May 5th. Return-to-work date will be announced later. The ECO-FAIR project meetings will be done online. For all…
Eco- Fair Project: Training for local staffs
On April 16th, 2021, at Daruko hotel in Dak Lak provice, Dr. Nguyen Bao Thoa, Director of Vietnam Rural Industries Research and Development Institute, Manager of project “Promotion of supply and demand of eco fair agri-food processing products in Vietnam” had the training combined seminar with local staff regarding to the challenges and impacts of…