VietFarm - The journey to become a "giant" in the aloe vera industry in Southeast Asia

In the context of the global aloe vera industry witnessing an impressive growth rate with a forecast of 1.33 billion USD by 2032, a Vietnamese name is emerging strongly not only in the domestic market but also on the international export map: Canh Dong Viet Food Joint Stock Company (VietFarm). With a sustainable development strategy, methodical investment and dedication to clean agriculture, VietFarm is realizing its aspiration to become the largest aloe vera producer in Southeast Asia.

Journey from “incubator” to exporting to 27 countries

Canh Dong Viet Food Joint Stock Company - VietFarm, a subsidiary of GC Food Joint Stock Company, is a leading enterprise in Vietnam specializing in the production, processing and export of aloe vera. VietFarm is proud to be the first unit in the country to effectively exploit and enhance the value of aloe vera. Established in 2014 with a modest capacity of 3,600 tons/year, after less than a decade, VietFarm has grown to a capacity of 35,000 tons/year. VietFarm's aloe vera products have reached international standards by exporting products to 27 countries, including demanding markets such as Japan, Korea, the US and Europe. Mr. Nguyen Van Thu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GC Food, shared: “From the beginning, we determined that if we want to do sustainable agriculture , we cannot do it alone. VietFarm not only invests in technology but also in people - from the technical team to the farmers. Our goal is not simply profit, but to build a green, clean production ecosystem with high added value and international competitiveness.”

Aloe vera leaves are guaranteed from planting to processing at VietFarm.

With the motto "Creating a happy world through providing a happy food chain", VietFarm constantly strives, creates, and innovates to ensure that the products produced must ensure "premium quality, superior safety, and transparent origin". In addition to exporting, the company is focusing on developing the domestic retail market, providing consumers with many choices with product lines such as: Pandan-flavored aloe vera, lychee-flavored aloe vera, bird's nest-flavored aloe vera, bird's nest-flavored aloe vera paste, passion fruit-flavored aloe vera paste, strawberry-flavored aloe vera, bird's nest and bird's nest products... In the Vietnamese market, VietFarm is a leading partner of major customers such as Vinamilk , Nutifood...

One of the highlights of VietFarm is the closed value chain model: From seedlings propagated by disease-free invitro technology, to a 500m² nursery, 200ha of growing area meeting VietGAP, GlobalGAP standards and a modern processing factory meeting FSSC 22000 standards - technology plays a core role in ensuring consistent productivity and quality. Each year, VietFarm produces more than 3 million invitro seedlings, helping the company to proactively source raw materials, minimize risks, while saving costs and improving economic efficiency.

GC Food has invested in building a modern factory and processing line according to international standards FSSC 22000.

VietFarm produces food from farm to table that meets the criteria: Non-GMO, no herbicides, pesticides, no preservatives. The product contains many amino acids, vitamins, enzymes to help strengthen the body's immune system, support the treatment of digestive problems and provide many essential nutrients for youthful skin. Currently, VietFarm has a modern processing line that meets international standards FSSC 22000, 60% automated production technology with washing machine system, edge-cutting conveyor, peeling machine, conveyor table and stone inspection conveyor, seed crusher, high-tech cooking tank system, sterilization tank... Therefore, VietFarm aloe vera is crispy, fragrant and evenly sliced, ensuring superior quality, safety, good for consumers' health.

At VietFarm, technology plays a core role in ensuring consistent productivity and quality.

Not only investing in technology, VietFarm also builds close links with the local community. More than 500 farmers in Khanh Hoa province are participating in VietFarm's aloe vera growing area linkage model, with the company guaranteeing output and transferring modern farming techniques.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien (Ward 2, Ninh Chu Ward) shared: “Previously, my family mainly grew vegetables, but our income was unstable, depending a lot on the weather and market prices. Since VietFarm company has guided us on aloe vera growing techniques and purchased our products, productivity has increased significantly, costs have decreased, and profits have been more stable. Thanks to that, my family's life has improved significantly. We are very confident in sticking with this model for a long time.”

VietFarm aloe vera is crispy, cool and evenly sliced, ensuring superior quality and safety, good for consumers' health.

Towards the largest aloe vera producer in Southeast Asia

In the context of globalization and climate change becoming increasingly big challenges for the agricultural sector, VietFarm shows its acumen by not only focusing on economic growth but also placing sustainable development at the heart of its strategy. A clear demonstration of its commitment to “greening” production is the company’s investment in a 157kW solar power system, contributing to significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions during the processing process. At the same time, all waste from processed aloe vera is reused to produce organic fertilizer, both minimizing waste and adding natural nutrients to the soil. Not stopping there, VietFarm also deploys water-saving irrigation technology, uses organic fertilizers, says no to chemical herbicides, pesticides and toxic chemicals in the entire cultivation process. These solutions not only help protect the environment and consumer health but also create a competitive advantage for VietFarm aloe vera products in the international market.

VietFarm is one of the largest aloe vera producers and exporters in Vietnam today.

In the period of 2025 - 2028, VietFarm aims to achieve a revenue of 470 billion VND/year, an average growth of 20%/year, expanding the growing area to 500 hectares and capacity to 45,000 tons/year. By 2035, the company expects to develop a raw material area of 1,000 hectares, becoming the largest aloe vera producer in Southeast Asia.

VietFarm workers during production hours.

VietFarm is not only an aloe vera processing enterprise, but also a symbol of smart, modern and sustainable agriculture. With a dedicated team, a methodical strategy and a desire to reach out, VietFarm is bringing Vietnamese aloe vera to the world, contributing to increasing the value of Vietnamese agricultural products.

Mr. Nguyen Duc Thuan - Director of VietFarm, affirmed: “We do not go fast, but surely. With our commitment to quality, environment and community, VietFarm will become an international brand, the pride of Vietnamese agriculture.”

HONG NGUYET

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