Polish food firms seek Vietnamese partners at HCMC event

Polish food companies showcased their products and met Vietnamese buyers in HCMC on Nov. 10, seeking partnerships to expand their presence in the local market.

Vietnamese and Polish businesses met in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) on Nov. 10 to explore partnerships in agriculture and food trade at the Europe in Flavor - Tradition and Quality program.

The Europe in Favor - Tradition and Quality program included a press conference and business networking session. It was organized by the HCMC branch of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI-HCM) and the Polish Chamber of Commerce, following a round of business meeting in August 2026.

Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Joanna Skoczek said cooperation between the two countries has been expanded at both governmental and business levels in 2026. She highlighted the quality of Polish and European agricultural and food products.

Citing the official visit of Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Vietnam with exchanges and agreements between Vietnamese and Polish leaders, Ambassador Joanna Skoczek asserted the expectation of closer ties and strategic relationship between Poland and Vietnam, creating a opportunity for trade and investment in-between the countries.

As the EU's leading exporter to Vietnam, Ambassador Skoczek affirmed the appearance of Polish food products as a gaining ground in the Vietnamese territory.

Piotr Hamasimowicz, head of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency's representative in HCMC, said economic ties were growing as Vietnam expanded trade cooperation with Europe. Bilateral trade had exceed US$7.8 billion, he said, with dairy products and frozen meat among Poland's key exports to Vietnam. Making better use of trade agreements could help expand trade and investment, he added.

Polish companies showcased meat, processed foods and fruit to Vietnamese importers, distributors, retailers, and food service businesses. The meetings covered quality standard, supply terms, market demand and access to local distribution networks.

VCCI-HCM said the longstanding friendship between Vietnam and Poland could help business build lasting partnerships by giving them a better understanding of each other's strengths and needs.

The program also featured European food tastings, giving participants an opportunity to sample Polish products, learns how to use ingredients and assess their appeal to Vietnamese customers.

A VCCI-HCM representative said that the Chamber would continue to working with Polish partners to provide market information and connect businesses. The program's success would depend not only on meetings at the event, but also on whether follow-up discussions led to agreements and long-term partnerships, the representative said.

Business & Integration - Vietnamese version:  Ba Lan tăng cường kết nối doanh nghiệp, mở rộng xuất khẩu thực phẩm sang Việt Nam; reported by Uyen Nhi