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The difference between “Seasoning” and “Flavoring”

The difference between “Seasoning” and “Flavoring”

The main difference between “Seasoning” and “Flavoring” is that “Seasoning” enhances or brings out the flavor of food without causing a significant change while “Flavoring” can even change the flavor of the food with a new flavor. 

Vietnam's pangasius exports in the first 2 months of 2024

Vietnam's pangasius exports in the first 2 months of 2024

According to data from Vietnam Customs, in February 2024, pangasius export turnover reached more than 90 million USD, down 42% compared to the same period last year.

After a slow period, Pangasius exports have surprisingly started to increase again

After a slow period, Pangasius exports have surprisingly started to increase again

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Pangasius exports will grow positively in the first two months of 2024. Specifically, in January, Pangasius exports reached 165 million USD, near the end of February, it reached about 200 million USD, both months nearly…

Challenges of Tuna Export in 2024

Challenges of Tuna Export in 2024

According to VASEP, 2024 is expected to be a year with many challenges for the tuna export industry

Export of live clams and oysters increased sharply

Export of live clams and oysters increased sharply

In 2023, Vietnam's exports of shellfish products will reach 127 million USD, down 12%. Vietnam's main shellfish exports include clams accounting for 62% of export value, snails accounting for 12%, oysters accounting for 11%, and scallops accounting for nearly 9%. 

In November 2023, Brazil purchased the largest quantity of Vietnamese pangasius since the start of the year.

In November 2023, Brazil purchased the largest quantity of Vietnamese pangasius since the start of the year.

Brazil is the third single market consuming the most Vietnamese pangasius. Vietnam has remained a supplier of white fish (mainly pangasius) to Brazil for many years.

Vietnam is the largest shrimp supply market for Korea

Vietnam is the largest shrimp supply market for Korea

Although shrimp exports to Korea decreased, Vietnam is still the largest shrimp supplier to this market, accounting for 46.1% in the first 10 months of 2023, up from 45% in the first 10 months of 2022.

Increase the export value of surimi and fishmeal

Increase the export value of surimi and fishmeal

The surimi production and export industry is and will grow strongly because it is considered a popular seafood product thanks to its cost-effectiveness and is used as an important ingredient in a number of dishes, especially seafood in Asian cuisine. In addition, consumers favor surimi because of its…

Export of Pangasius to China sees recovery in the last months of the year

Export of Pangasius to China sees recovery in the last months of the year

According to data from Vietnam Customs, in November 2023, Vietnamese pangasius exports to China continued to maintain positive double-digit growth, with a value of more than 36 million USD, an increase of 29% over the same period in 2022. By the end of November 2023, China bought nearly 497 million…