Vina Cleanfood Joins Seafood Task Force - Feb '25
Vietnam, 06 January 2025
Vietnam Clean Seafood Corporation (Vina Cleanfood), a leading seafood processor from south-east Asia, is the latest Vietnamese member to join the Seafood Task Force (STF), a leading trade association driving supply chain transparency and continuous improvement in global seafood.
Based in Sóc Trăng, Vina Cleanfood is a top distributor and exporter in Vietnam's thriving shrimp industry, dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service to its global partners. The company has 1,500 staff working across their state-of-the-art facilities to ensure stringent quality control measures. The company has joined the STF in order to bolster its commitment to sustainability and ensure Vina Cleanfood consistently exceeds industry standards.
Vina Cleanfood has joined the STF to ensure social responsibility and traceability across its supply chain while actively contributing to the improvement of Vietnam’s ecosystems. This decision also supports greater investment, fairer pricing, and initiatives to enhance the value and well-being of its workforce. Additionally, Vina Cleanfood aims to collaborate with competitors in Vietnam to uphold higher standards and create a level playing field for all.
Mr. Vo Van Phuc, General Director, Vina Cleanfood said:
“Our company always practices according to our criteria, just as our name suggests – Cleanfood. We are pioneers in providing clean products, combining the application of science and technology to develop our farming in order to create safe, high-quality raw materials at competitive prices for consumers. At the same time, creating more benefits for employee and the community is the goal our company strives for.”
As one of Vietnam’s top ten processors, Vina Cleanfood is poised to sustain its growth trajectory under the leadership of Mr. Vo Van Phuc, who brings over 30 years of industry expertise. By collaborating directly with the STF, Vina Cleanfood will leverage the trade association’s extensive knowledge and practical tools, particularly in the area of labour force management
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:
“We are excited to welcome Vina Cleanfood as our latest Vietnamese member. With decades of experience and a strong presence in Vietnam, they are uniquely positioned to navigate local challenges and opportunities. 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, Vina Cleanfood follows both TAIKA Seafood and Stapimex 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 nearly 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/