Minh Phu joins Seafood Task Force - Mar '25
Vietnam, 1th March 2025
Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, a global leader in the seafood industry from south-east Asia, is the latest Vietnamese member to have joined the Seafood Task Force (STF), a leading trade association driving supply chain transparency and continuous improvement in global seafood.
Based in Cà Mau, the Minh Phu Seafood Corporation has a rich history dating back to 1992. Renowned for its high-grade products, Minh Phu meticulously sources and processes its shrimp to meet the highest international standards. Over thirty plus years the company has evolved into a vertically integrated company, with over 15,000 employees, ensuring control and excellence at every stage of the supply chain. Operating across the globe, the Minh Phu Seafood Corporation has gone on to establish a strong presence in key markets such as North America, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, and the Middle East.
Minh Phu Seafood Corporation has joined the STF to commit to sustainable practices and innovation, with the view of becoming a trusted partner in the seafood industry. Key priorities will include environmental responsibility, as well as implementing eco-friendly and ethical methods to ensure the long-term health of the world’s oceans and ecosystems.
Minh Phu Seafood Corporation will look to work with the STF to embrace the latest technological advancements and position themselves at the forefront of innovation in the seafood sector. From certification programmes to greater transparency, the Minh Phu Seafood Corporation will continuously invest in research and development to enhance their processes and bring cutting-edge solutions to the market.
Mr. Le Van Quang, CEO, Minh Phu Seafood Corporation
Mr. Le Van Quang, CEO, Minh Phu Seafood Corporation said:
“We are looking to work very closely with the STF to ensure greater traceability across our supply chain, while actively contributing to the improvement of Vietnam’s ecosystems. We look forward to collaborating with both other processors and other members to understand their processes whilst improving Vietnamese farming methods. Through our membership we will look to uphold higher standards and create a level playing field for all.”
Founded in 2014, the STF brings together members of global tuna and shrimp supply chains, serving more than 350 million customers globally, helping businesses to drive better supply chain oversight and continuous improvement from vessel to plate.
All members of the STF are working to produce fully traceable, ethically produced and environmentally responsible seafood, meeting international social and environmental standards and growing due diligence requirements.
STF Executive Director, Martin Thurley said:
“Our Vietnamese membership base continues to grow. The Minh Phu Seafood Corporation is one of Vietnam’s largest and will be uniquely positioned to support and advise our members. We are committed to working closely with them and our other Vietnamese members to implement sustainable practices that not only benefit their collective operations but also contribute to the broader advancement of Vietnam’s agricultural and environmental goals.”
As Vietnam continues to be a significant player in global shrimp production, the Minh Phu Seafood Corporation follows TAIKA Seafood, Stapimex, Fimex, and Vina Cleanfood as the latest Vietnamese companies to become members of the STF representing an important step towards improving industry practices in not only Vietnam but south-east Asia too.
All STF members provide an annual self-declaration of their supply chain mapping, risk assessment and traceability work, which allows the STF members to share trends and identify best practices.
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About the Seafood Task Force:
The Seafood Task Force (STF) was established in 2014 to restore global confidence to trade, following concerns about social and environmental abuse in global tuna and shrimp supply chains. It is made up of over 40 major retailers, brands, food service companies and their supply chain partners.
The STF drives supply chain oversight at scale, pioneering a pro-competitive approach that makes it easier for its members to meet international standards and growing due diligence requirements.
The STF is a US-based, not-for-profit trade association established for the seafood industry by the seafood industry. Its vision is a future where its members’ seafood supply chains are fully traceable, free from the risk of human rights violations and free from environmental degradation.
For more information: https://seafoodtaskforce.global/