March 29, 2010
US firms help boost Vietnamese tra and basa fish exports
Representatives from the US Mazzetta company and the Vietnam-France Animal Feed Production Joint Stock Company (Proconco) has worked with Vietnam in an effort to boost the export of tra and basa fish to the US.
Proconco has agreed to invest in research and development to produce quality feed for tra and basa fish and provide Vietnamese farmers with technical support to ensure that their products meet the North American standards.
The representatives also discussed issues such as fish origins and sustainable development in the aquaculture sector with officials at the An Giang provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the provincial Association of Fisheries.
During the working trip, representatives visited local fish farms and advised Vietnamese fish exporters on the standards and requirements of the US seafood market, in which feed plays an important role in ensuring seafood quality.